Topsy-Turvy - 3 stars out of 10
I am torn on "Topsy-Turvy." I love Gilbert & Sullivan and it was magic to see some of their most famous scenes brought to live on the screen. Unfortunately, everything contained between those scenes is so inherently boring that it is not worth watching. There must have been material that easily could have been edited out to get this film under the 2 1/2-hour mark, but the daunting runtime made this into an adventure that I did not want to experience. The Academy got it right by rewarding this film with Oscars for Costumes and Make-Up. The colors bring the Victorian era to life and the on-stage scenes are very well done; unfortunately, everything surrounding those scenes drags on. Jim Broadbent is always excellent and Alan Corduner was a good match for him as this unique episode in the duo's life is portrayed. From an educational standpoint, this film is a success (and who can keep their heart from pounding when you get to see "Three Little Maids" brought to life), but from an entertainment perspective, "Topsy-Turvy" is too long and boring to be a logical choice for a Friday night flick.
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