great entertainment and typically Barbara Streisand
919473
Ok, not roll on the floor funny but interestingly comical of a positively realistic series of life events between a mom and her still single son.
2283614
I have been enjoying the showing very much.  Always looking to get away to watch another episode. Kristin Bell is a fabulously fun actress and so enjoyable to watch.
2276269
Growing up in the 'same area' as this movie was portrayed helped me to understand the dynamics and humor while reminding me of my own experiences as a young adult, and now as the parent of older children.  I like Barbra Streisand and chose the movie because I heard great reviews and she was starring in it.  Being recently retired, less then 3 years, I was in the 'right place' for watching it.

This was my first Prime time movie experience and after a little online chat help, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
3518110
Script and acting were so-so, Barbara Streisand I think was the better of the two, in this comedy connecting Mother and Son. I definately would not classify it as "Hilarious" as the DVD cover displays. If anything, more if a "Connecting" between mother and son as they each discover bits and pieces of each others life that ultimately change theirs, and make this movie come together.
1027137
One of Streisand's better film choices. Wish she had taken on more risky roles like this in her movie career.
1553980
Fans of Judy Garland's CARNEGIE HALL concert may remember that she makes a jokey reference to Jeanette MacDonald in one of her song intros.  The fact that MacDonald was something of a punchline already by the early '60s speaks volumes about profound changes in taste in popular music and in singing styles in general.  The light operatic flourishes that Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy specialized and that so thrilled their audiences in the 30s were considered by many to be hopelessly passe by mid-century.

Of course, everything old becomes new again if you wait long enough--and have something of a camp sensibility.  For many younger viewers today, most Judy Garland musicals will prove as foreign to their experience as the Eddy/MacDonald epics would ever be, although there'll always be a subset that loves the glitz and escapism--and the sheer fun of old movie musicals.

Still if I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that contemporary listeners will likely respond more readily to someone like Judy Garland as a SINGER than MacDonald and Eddy, and that's really the key difference.  The public had moved away from operatic (or "operettic") styles in a big way by the mid-40s.  Once the more insoucient, casual styles of the crooners and the emotionalism of the belters had established themselves,  all this "classic lite" stuff began to seem faintly ridiculous: not highbrow enough for the highbrows, but not "real" enough for the average Jo(e) out there in Radioland either.

For anyone open to listening to the old MacDonald/Eddy favorites with somewhat fresh ears however, there are genuine rewards to be reaped.  They WERE both skilled singers and can be appreciated as such.  I'm not sure that this particular recording is one that will win the duo any latter day fans, however.  All the classic numbers are included, but the sound quality is just too poor to make for anything like a truly enjoyable listening experience.  I pulled up some of clips of their films online recently--just by way of comparison, and the the sound was much better.  This are either alternate takes or taken from inferior masters.

And the films give you that extra sense of spectacle too.  It may be that if MacDonald and Eddy are to be fondly remembered--and truly appreciated, it will be because of their film work.  Muddy recordings like this one don't do much at all to enhance their legacy.  If there are remastered versions out there, they'd almost certainly be worth any additional expense.
173993
Never fails to entertain me ! She is talented. Most Americans are not aware of her  and  are missing out on a great entertainer.
2645301
I absolutely love Barbra Streisand's voice, and I think that it is best presented in her classic musicals like "Hello, Dolly!" and "Funny Girl".  In this soundtrack, you get to hear those big, clear notes that she can hit.  I love to listen to every song (but one, "It Takes a Woman") on this soundtrack.  Each song is either catchy and fun or exhibits Streisand's superb vocal skills to a T.  It might be interesting to some that Michael Crawford--the original Phantom in Phantom of the Opera (alongside Sarah Brightman--sings several songs (either alone with others).  And one of his songs, "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" is featured in the recent Pixar film, "Wall-E".  His younger, less matured voice in this soundtrack is at moments a little screechy, but still very enjoyable to listen to.
If you like classic musicals, Broadway, Barbra Streisand, or Michael Crawford, you will most likely enjoy this fun soundtrack.
1150211
It works.  Barbra puts a very unique spin on classical music.  Some tracks are rather unremarkable-- good bedtime music.  My favorite songs are "In Trutina" and "Brezairola."  The latter is one of my  favorite Streisand efforts.  The French lullaby, I read somewhere, has been  used to calm patients in institutions for the mentally ill... Very  soothing.  Barbra is obviously not an opera singer, but she has never  claimed to be one...  So, if you're a Streisand fan, buy this album.  If  you're a fan of art songs, you might find this album flawed but  interesting.
3553595
I have been a fan of Barbra Streisand since I first heard her sing over forty years ago. Her voice remains crystal clear in this CD as she sings some beautiful standards. This album will not disappoint her fans.
103413
This tribute to the the virtual Queen Of Broadway served two great purposes.  The first, and the principal one, was to show our
love for this ancient relic of entertainment, and to say a warm "Thank You" for making our lives happier for no reason but you.
The secobd purpose was to let us have a a visual reminder of what this gracious lady has done to entertain us over the years and
how she got there in the first place.  Enough to say that this disc is a collector's  for those who treasure the work of this comedienne
and for the rest of us, a constant reminder we can bring out when we want a bi of a laugh again.
It's a cheap souvenir for letting you recall happier days.
3905616
I am blown away by Barbra Streisand.  While some individuals did not appreciate the talking, I found it quite enjoyable.  The theater snippets helped this small-town girl (who has only seen a hand full of Broadway shows) feel as if I was in the live audience.  Great feeling!  "Movie Partners Sing Broadway" is now on my playlist so I can enjoy it no matter where I may be.  Thanks, Barbra and Partners for some truly wonderful music.
2597685
During her 1994 concert tour and on the DVD/CD of that once-in-a-lifetime show, Ms. Streisand announced she could no longer sing "victim" songs like "I can be happy, I can be said, it all depends on you."
Why then does she sing "It's up to you." on her new CD, which is near to a perfect CD.  But those with diabetes, beware and check your sugar level. It's a bit topheavy with the cutie Barry Gibb, Love, moon, spoon, moonlight, etc. lyrics.
The one standout song on the CD is the "Stranger in a Strange Land" - a beautiful song for our men and women fighting in a very strange land for the U.S.A.

In all, a very memorable CD, certainly one that will quickly go gold or platimun or whatever the high seller is these day.
For Barbra fans - go for it and you probably already did.  It's a winner despite the need to skip one or two tracks that are just too sweet or too much like "victim" songs.
2431649
I recently fell in love again with "Liza with a Z"; a recording of Liza Minnelli's show prior to the making of Cabaret in the early 70's. The songs are a combination of Broadway and nostalgia sung in Liza's highly energetic, enthusiastic manner which virtually no one else could deliver like she does.

Especially entertaining are "Ring them bells" about a woman who travels the world to meet the guy next door and, of course, her medley from Cabaret. A video was also produced from the show; which is a highlight to the audio version.

If you are in a mood to be uplifted or even have a frew friends over, Liza with a Z would be a very fitting addition to lift your spirits. I would hightly recommend it.
4434188
I enjoy Barbra Streisand, and this film allowed me to enjoy her to the right extent. She is adorable and very sweet as the mother, and her comical adventures across the continental U.S. are lovely if a bit lacking in coherence. The shtick with the son is cute too. It is also cut appropriately. I expected to enjoy this film and it did not disappoint.
3152637
What is not to love when it is Streisandthe duets just make this CD doubly worth it.
4738081
As an aspiring writer and music lover, I wanted to give this music collection of Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway by Barbara Streisand a listen both for creative writing therapy and to help me understand how music ties into story plots (since I enjoy being inspired by songs when it comes to plot ideas). This collection is also great if you are an eclectic music listener because of the cheery vibe of the songs and the strong singing. I actually enjoyed listening to the entire collection of Encore; Movie Partners Sing Broadway by Barbara Streisand, yet I admit that the Broadway take of Pure Imagination on this collection is one meaningful song that resonated in my soul after hearing it multiple times (the song tied into the Willy Wonka film is great as well yet something about the Broadway version on Encore; Movie Partners Sing Broadway by Barbara Streisand stirred my soul).