I like this movie but must admit that it's just not that good. Among the weaknesses include the cliched script that generalizes Fanny Brice's real life to the extent that it could easily be about almost any early 20th century musical star. Streisand is nothing like Fanny Brice. There are several good numbers along with several really mediocre songs. This score pales horribly compared to other Styne accomplishments--Gypsy, Bells Are Ringing, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Streisand is showy, stylish, sounds great and knows how to strike a pose, but she is not a singing actress as were Judy Garland, Liza, Julie Andrews, Ethel Merman, Shirley Jones, Doris Day.
Review of Funny Girl
