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Aug 21, 2016ManMachine rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
*Movie quote* - "Divine decadence!" OK. Aside from Liza Minnelli's somewhat abrasive singing and her hideous eye make-up, as well - (Along with the story containing some totally unwelcome Nazi-glorification in its "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" sequence) - I certainly thought that, for the most part, 1972's "Cabaret" was one of the better Musical/Drama/Comedy pictures that I've seen in some time. Set in Berlin (circa 1931) - Cabaret's best moments were, of course, its well-staged musical numbers (choreographed by director, Bob Fosse). It was especially showstoppers like "Maybe This Time" and "Mein Herr" (*watch video-clip*) that were the real standouts. A winner of 8 Academy Awards - Cabaret was a fairly stylish and socially conscious production. And, believe it, or not - (Included in Cabaret's story of ruthless gold-digging and dreams of "being a somebody") - It also featured one of the first-ever mixed-gender love triangles to be seen in a mainstream, Hollywood picture.