ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

moreyk-07910 Newsies Continues to Inspire, EntertainInspiring, compelling, and entertaining are words I would use to describe the Newsies, a Disney movie released in 1992. This movie was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also directed Hocus Pocus, High School Musical, and Descendants. This film features the actors Christian Bale and David Moscow, two very important people displayed in the movie. The dancing and choreography performed by all of the boys was exciting and energetic! The dancing and singing value will make you want to jump out of your seat and dance along!The plot of this movie focuses on the 1899 child labor strike when children from all over came together in order to make an impactful change. In the movie, the boys were angered at the fact that the prices for newspapers went up because of Pulitzer and other bosses, however, historically the prices were also raised because of the Spanish American War. Also in the movie, the child leading everyone was a boy named Jack Kelly, however historically the boy that led one of the greatest child labor strikes was named Kid Blink.The dancing and singing really contributed to this movie because it kept you connected to the movie, and kept you entertained from the opening scene, never leaving you with boredom. The actors also contributed to and impacted the film because of their spontaneous personalities. Christian Bale and David Moscow provided laughter and excitement throughout the whole film. These two actors, as well as many other actors in the Newsies, won many awards for the film. One of my favorite quotes from the movie is "From now on, we trust no one but the Newsies", said by the character David Jacobs. This is one of my favorite quotes because the boys work hard for what they believe in while having fun along the way. I would recommend this movie to everyone, and would also recommend it to anyone who loves a good sing-along film!

jorgensenc What happens when you combine rising, young actors, catchy songs, and the magic of Disney? The movie musical Newsies is created. The film takes place in New York City, and centers its plot on the newsboys' strike of 1899. Newsies follows the story of a newspaper boy named Jack Kelly (Christian Bale) who becomes an unlikely hero during this rebellion against the great newspaper powers of Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) and William Hearst. After Pulitzer and Hearst decide to raise the price of a newspaper a tenth of a cent, the newsies find it completely unfair, and decide to rally together from all parts of the city and go on strike against the papers. With the help of friends like David (David Moscow) and his younger brother Les (Luke Edwards), Jack is successful in making the newspaper boy rebellion ignite a spark among all child laborers in New York to not stand for the unjust treatment anymore. Although the Newsies is based off the historical event of the newsboys' strike, it isn't entirely accurate. For example, Jack Kelly was not the leader of the strike in 1899; it was actually a young man known as Kid Blink. Aside from the multiple errors in historical accuracy, the Newsies is still worth the watch. The singing is phenomenal, and although cheesy at times, it helps keep the film lighthearted. The choreography and dancing makes you want to leap out of your chairs and move along with boys. There is a little bit of romance, a little bit of humor, a little bit of history, and a lot of fun for a family to watch. The Newsies will have you rooting for the underdogs, and it might make you want to enroll in a few dance classes! Rated PG

mcsweeneys You know that bad picture from grade school that you don't dare show anyone because it's just too… embarrassing? That must be how the multiple successful actors in Newsies feel after watching their performance in the 1992 film. With poor acting, B+ at best singing, and sloppily added in side plots, this film is two thumbs down! The story starts out in 1899 New York City, where Jack Kelly (Christian Bale), your generic "rebellious hero" character and unofficial leader of the newspaper boys, or newsies, makes his entrance in a poorly choreographed song that sets the scene for the rest of the blunderous movie. With the amount of unlikely fight scenes that seem as though created by a little boy (because our hero obviously never gets hit, he's too perfect!), you begin to wonder if Bale used this movie as training for his Dark Knight films. The predictable plot continues, and we are introduced to lovable, Disney cookie-cutter characters such as Crutchie, Davey, and Les. The diversity is much appreciated, as it is always fresh and exciting to watch a film all about boys, because who needs gender equality? Between the forced accents and multiple mentions of big, bad, Brooklyn, you sure can't forget the setting of the story! The 121 minute flick can get a little slow, but if you ever get sleepy, you can count on off-key singing to wake you right back up. The worst part of this family-friendly movie was the completely unnecessary romance angle that was squeezed in and left us all confused. Jack meets his partner Les' sister once and by the end of the movie they're walking off into the sunset together, which contradicts the whole message of the film, which is something like brotherhood, solidarity, and trust. If you are ever unfortunate enough to watch this movie, make sure to get comfy, it's going to be a long two hours.

heimm-22960 "Newsies", a Disney musical, is an empowering story about young boys standing up against child labor. In New York City 1899, Newsies filled the streets buying and selling newspapers for a "penny a pape." When the price of the paper was raised, the newsies were outraged. Jack Kelly, played by Christian Bale, organized a newsboys' strike which then grew and involved all victims of child labor. Although all parts of this 1992 Disney movie were not historically correct, the story line was a feel good, marvelous production. Kenny Ortega, known for his work in "Dirty Dancing" and "High School Musical", not only directed the movie, but was also the man behind the upbeat choreography. The music and dancing performed by these young boys made the film exciting to watch and the acting was top notch. Although this Ortega film originally received many negative reviews and was pulled from numerous theaters, this movie is definitely worth the watch. "Newsies" can be purchased on iTunes and is also available at movie stores.