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December 24, 2012 at 6:15AM EST Reply to CommentThis list is not in the right order at all. Sound of Music is #1 for sure. Some of these should not even be on here.
Gabe
December 24, 2012 at 7:56AM EST Reply to CommentGreat choice for #1. It's aged very, very well - it's alchemy of craft, wit, and energy in front of and behind the camera is pure joy. Perfectly sculpted outsized performances and great stitching together by Frank Oz. Plop me in front of "Dentist!" any day of my life and I'll find a smile. And plot-starter songs don't come any more darkly funny, soul-sick, or surgically edited than "Skid Row." Great stuff.
Jonnybon Could not disagree more. As bad as The Wiz
December 24, 2012 at 12:14PM ESTJonnybon
December 24, 2012 at 12:12PM EST Reply to CommentSubstitute Little Shop of Shiiiiite for Team America and you have a strong top 5.
tdotdog
December 24, 2012 at 12:55PM EST Reply to CommentWhere is Chicago?
tdotdog
December 24, 2012 at 1:02PM EST Reply to CommentHow about Oliver! ? I don't think this list has been fully thought out.
dan It was quite fully thought out. You just have different favorites. Which is awesome!
December 24, 2012 at 1:18PM EST-Daniel
tdotdog
December 24, 2012 at 1:54PM EST Reply to Comment:). I can't say I disagree with your choice for # 1, or for your inclusion of The Muppet Movie, just a little surprised Chicago didn't get more love from you guys...it won the Oscar after all. (Then again so did Crash!)
tdotdog
December 24, 2012 at 2:02PM EST Reply to CommentBefore I forget, I just wanted to let everyone at HitFix know that I really appreciate the fine work you guys do. I've been a regular visitor to many a film and television site over the years, and between you folks and the AVClub, all the bases are covered for me. Great work, and Happy Holidays!
dan TDotDog - Thank you! And Happy Holidays to you as well!
December 24, 2012 at 4:00PM EST-Daniel
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December 30, 2012 at 10:50AM EST Reply to CommentI'm a music teacher and know about musicals, or at least thought I did... Never heard of phantom of the paradise, will have to check that out... That said, there are a number of musicals left off. Chicago is the main one... Thoroughly modern Millie is long but one of my favorites... You should have made this a top 25 to include a few more :)