Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

SimonJack "South Pacific" is a hugely successful Rodgers and Hammerstein musical adapted from the stage to film. "Oklahoma" in 1943 was the first Broadway collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. They would soon garner recognition as the greatest musical team of all time. "South Pacific" opened on Broadway in 1949 and ran for more than five years. "Oklahoma" was made into a successful film in 1955, and "South Pacific" followed in 1958. It enjoyed enjoyed as much success as did the stage musical. "South Pacific" was the number one box office film of 1958. The story is based on a James Michener book of 1947, "Tales of the South Pacific." He wrote its collection of stories while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed then in the New Hebrides Islands - today's Vanuatu. Michener's book earned a Pulitzer Prize in 1948. Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play earned them a Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1950. Like "Oklahoma" before it, "South Pacific" tells a story of depth and meaning. In these stories, Rodgers and Hammerstein solidified a style that incorporates song and dance in the story, rather than as stand alone entertainment aside from the story. Indeed, "South Pacific" is set in a real time and place. The American naval forces are in the South Pacific of World War II, about to engage the Japanese. The plot also has two separate love stories and some comedy. And, it deals with racial prejudice, and overcoming it. This film is among my favorite musicals. Two years after the movie coming out, my high school put on the play. I was a member of the school orchestra that played all of the music for the play. "South Pacific" holds the Broadway record for most Tony awards. It's original 1949 production earned 11 Tony's and its 2008 revival garnered six Tony's, for a total of 17. Three Broadway productions tie with the second most total Tony's - 12. Yet, for all its popularity, recognition and endurance, the film of "South Pacific" seems to have been snubbed by regal Hollywood - the actors and moguls who make up the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Politics did indeed seem to be at play in the Academy Awards for 1958. "South Pacific," the number one box office draw of the year, was nominated for just three Oscars. It won one, for best sound. The fifth place film at the box office that year was "Gigi." It won nine Oscars of nine nominations. Yet, except for best costume, none of the production work on that film was equal to or better than that for "South Pacific." Most of "Gigi" was shot on stage or in sets. Most of "South Pacific was shot in Hawaii and location. The cast of "Gigi" was more prominent in the film industry, and it was made by MGM, the king of musicals studio. But, "South Pacific" wasn't made by a studio. Rodgers and Hammerstein created their own company for the movie. The studios were known to do a lot of campaigning for their favorite films. And, since "Gigi," was MGM's biggest property and musical that year, MGM probably spared no expense to garner votes for its film. Without the connections in Hollywood, "South Pacific" was at a clear disadvantage. So, Hollywood went for "Gigi" at the Academy Awards, and Hollywood's foreign press corps followed suit. "Gigi" won three Golden Globes and had three more nominations. "South Pacific" merely had three nominations. But politics of a time can't outlast superior quality and public favor. So, decades later, "South Pacific" remains a favorite film and stage play. And, "Gigi" is all but forgotten. The song, "Some Enchanted Evening," is ranked number 28 on the American Film Institute's 100 greatest songs from film. One song from "Gigi," made the list at number 58 - "Thank Heaven for Little Girls." But, besides "Some Enchanted Evening," other "South Pacific" songs continue to be sung and played decades later, where there are no memorable tunes from "Gigi." Other popular "South Pacific" songs are "Younger Than Springtime," "I'm In Love With a Wonderful Guy," "This Nearly Was Mine," and others. Perhaps nothing so typifies the politicking of the Academy Awards as the fact that the Oscar for the best song was for "Gigi." It's a dated, specific song that just isn't played or sung outside of an occasional theater play. And, it has no standing anywhere. While "Some Enchanted Evening" wasn't even nominated as best song but continues to be sung and played around the world.I also enjoyed the musical, "Gigi." But it's not on the level of "South Pacific." The story, songs and production of "South Pacific" put it in a level above the other film.

zee Nothing bad can be said about the music and lyrics here, and the orchestration in the film version adds to the greatness. My parents owned the LP of the soundtrack and as I kid I used to sing along regularly. It's fun to experience the overture and intermission on the DVD, too. I can't complain about the acting, either. What a marvelous character Bloody Mary is, and how well played. She gets two terrific songs, as well. And Ray Walston is grand in everything. The anti-racism message is still (alas) applicable today and keeps the story relevant.What keeps this from being a 10/10 star film for me is the use of color and other filters. Geez, what was the director thinking? In particular, his opinion that sulfurous yellow somehow was the color of new love befuddles me. Perhaps he was colorblind? It is weird enough that it detracts from a great musical. The opening shots of the islands at dawn and sunset in natural color are gorgeous, though. Too bad it wasn't all shot like that.

williwaw Rodgers and Hammersetein created a masterpiece on Broadway in South Pacific. After WW2 these two cerebral men got into the hearts and minds of the returning veterans of the Pacific War and created magic. Mary Martin immortalized the role of Nellie on Broadway but Ms. Martin a super star on Broadway never made the transition to films, a point that even mystified the Queen of Hollywood Bette Davis.Josh Logan who brilliantly directed the film versions of Picnic at Columbia with Kim Novak and Bill Holden and in the process created one of the more erotic moments on film in the dance sequence between Holden and Novak and Bus Stop at 20th with a celebrated performance by Marilym Monroe that should have resulted in an Oscar nomination for MM, was assigned the job of bringing South Pacific to the screen.Beautiful movie, literally with great scenery of the South Pacific and a wonderful performance by Mitzi Gaynor who like Ms. Martin never made it as a great movie star, a point that baffles this reviewer. Mitzi had it all: Sexy great looks and could sing, dance and act but the mysterious factor of what makes a star is never truly understood. Susan Hayward a box office powerhouse and a star at 20th wanted to play Nellie but refused to test for the role. Susan Hayward would have brought her intense and unforgettable presence to this movie. Doris Day was also mentioned for the role.I never like to see great films of the past remade but South Pacific should be remade. In the meantime, enjoy this film for the Songs alone. Some Enchanted Evening

miss_lady_ice-853-608700 *One spoiler in the last paragraph* South Pacific is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's best. The hit rate with the songs is remarkably high. 'Younger than Springtime' and 'Some Enchanted Evening' have entered many a singer's repertoire, and songs like 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair' and 'Honey Bun' add some up-tempo fun.Mitzi Gaynor is adorable as Nellie, the young American nurse who falls in love with charming older Frenchman Emile De Becque, played by Rossano Brazzi. Brazzi is old enough to make the age gap noticeable but he is no OAP. He's your typical cultured 'maturer' man, with good looks. Their romance is believable.John Kerr has been unfairly maligned in reviews. Lt. Cable is a secondary character who exists to contrast this secondary romance with the main one. It's your typical pretty man role and Kerr is sufficiently attractive. He also gets one of the best songs to act (although he doesn't sing it as his singing voice is dubbed): 'You've Got To Be Carefully Taught', a song which argues that it is parents (and on a wider scale,a society) who pass on their racism to their children.It's a long film but with the static camera, it's essentially a night in at the theatre. You can make an evening of it- there's even an intermission. The colour filters are clumsily done. They do add a feeling of strangeness and exoticism but they are overused. You do get used to them eventually though.Back in the fifties and before, musicals were quite innocent entertainment. There is a sweet innocence in South Pacific with the relationship between Nellie and Emile but this is still wartime. Both romances would probably never have started if Nellie and Cable weren't on the island and it wasn't wartime. The theme of racism is handled subtly but daringly. Nellie and Cable are not bigots but simply the product of an intolerant society. Luckily the film doesn't sell out and pair Nellie off with Cable, which would be the more conventional romance.