Hello, Dolly!
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A magical, old-fashioned musical.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 6 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Hello, Dolly! was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this is a great classic musical for the whole family.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Dolly doesn't just tell Horace the truth about what she thinks is right for him and for Ermengarde. How does she help the people in the movie to think differently about themselves, and how does that help them change? What does Dolly mean when she sings "Before the Parade Passes By"? When the young couples sing "We've Got Elegance," do they really think they are fancy? What would you do if you were Barnaby and Cornelius at the Harmonia Gardens? What is the difference between Dolly's view of money and Horace's view?
More on Hello, Dolly!
What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
Dolly is almost a magical figure, yet with all the confidence it takes to transform the lives of everyone around her, she still hesitates when it comes to herself. She still mourns her late husband Ephraim, but she wants more out of life "Before the Parade Passes By." Yet when Horace finally proposes, she waits for a sign of Ephraim's approval. What she gets is a sign that Horace has the qualities she is looking for, that, as she suspected all along, his gruff exterior conceals a warm heart and a wish to help others.
Movie Details
Run time: 0 minutes
DVD release: 8/19/2003
MPAA Rating: G
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