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Victor/Victoria
1982 134 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★8.3
Music, Comedy, Romance
Director: Blake Edwards
🎭 Based on
«Victor and Victoria»
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Description
A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$28.22M
Worldwide:
$28.22M
Starring
Julie Andrews
Actor
James Garner
Actor
Robert Preston
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Song Recording or Musical Adaptation
César Awards 1983
— Best International Feature Film
Golden Globe 1983
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
César Awards 1983
— Best International Feature Film
Golden Globe 1983
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1983
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1983
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1983
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1983
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Victor/Victoria is widely celebrated as a charming, witty, and elegant musical comedy that succeeds through its vibrant performances and timeless, life-affirming spirit. While a minority of critics find the direction self-indulgent or stylized to a fault, the consensus embraces it as a masterfully crafted piece of classic-style entertainment.
| Acting | Julie Andrews anchors the film with a versatile performance that perfectly embodies the dual complexity of her character. | |
| Acting | Robert Preston delivers a captivating and essential supporting performance that provides the film's emotional heart. | |
| Score | Henry Mancini’s musical score serves as a fundamental pillar of the film's charm and success. | |
| Screenplay | The script features sharp, sophisticated dialogue that consistently delivers humor without resorting to vulgarity. | |
| Direction | Blake Edwards' directorial style is viewed either as a masterclass in allowing actors to shine naturally or as an overly stylized, self-indulgent endeavor. |