Review:
South Pacific (1958)
overall review score: 4.2
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South Pacific is a 1958 American musical film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the same name, which in turn is based on James A. Michener's 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific.
Key Features
- Musical film
- Romance
- World War II setting
- Songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Pros
- Beautiful cinematography
- Memorable songs like 'Some Enchanted Evening'
- Strong performances by the cast
Cons
- Lengthy runtime
- Some outdated stereotypes