This is one of the reasons why I have an issue with film critics. Their review is based on a first impression. You have to give a film more than one chance.
Film Critics usually write about current films for the purpose of informing audiences if it’s worth it to see it in theaters. Most audiences only see a movie once in the theater. The critic reports based on the expectation of seeing it once.
I tend to agree with Ebert more than Siskel on films, with some exceptions. This is one of them: I think "All that Jazz" tells an honest story about a director/choreographer who's very self-indulgent and self-destructive. And the dance sequences are amazing.
@@CaptainSpalding72 he’s best remembered as Chief Brody, which isn’t bad, but it’s sad most people wouldn’t recognize the name unless you told them what he’s best known for.
sinceramente amigo, con el paso de los años casi todos los actores por mas famosos q fueran en su momento, son olvidados, apenas 2 o 3 actores de cada cuarto de siglo llega a resistir el paso del tiempo
Scheider is a somewhat under appreciated actor. He's been in some great, hugely successful films such as Jaws and The French Connection but he has also had roles in other not as noted films like Marathon Man, 52 Pick-Up and Blue Thunder to name just a few.
@@kevinmcdonald6477 Hard to believe not one of the three leads in "Jaws" were nominated for best actor....c'mon Hollywood, yes it's a movie about a killer shark, but Scheider, Dreyfuss and maybe especially Shaw were outstanding
@@eargasm1072 I completely agree. Especially Shaw. That is a legendary role that stands the test of time. Especially his account of the USS Indianapolis. Him not being nominated was a travesty.
I love All That Jazz. In the Criterion collection edition, there was an interview with the little girl who played the daughter, 40 years later. She was in her 50's. Mind blowing, especially after watching the movie. Criterion did a flawless job on the quality and sound of the movie. If not for the wardrobe, you think it was filmed recently.
Amazing movie! I watched it first time about 35 years ago and many times since then, never got bored. I consider it Roy Scheider's best performance. Thanks for sharing!
70's kids roll call! Mom's hand covered my eyes for the open heart surgery scene. The sex and drugs however, passed the decency standards for that time.
This was a tremendous achievement in film where they blended some very interesting musical numbers with a glimpse of this highly respected choreographer as his life is coming to a slow painful end. As a youngster I got to see this in the theater and to this day I still regard it as my favorite film. Roy Scheider should have walked away with the best actor Oscar.
I saw this movie- in the theatre- as a young child and it changed my life. Even a youngster I recognized the longing to have more time, the beauty of creativity and the sheer gorgeous fun that is and will always be the performers of Broadway. Later I was privileged to have a 14 year career on Broadway- I loved every second of it as much as Fosse /Joe did. I even got to meet Ann Reinking who absolutely was the most glorious star of the dancing community and the kindest soul. Her time on this Earth was a gift to us all. The lights of Broadway shine ON Thank you Bob Fosse , Roy and Ann for a true masterpiece for all us that shine in those lights of Broadway beauty.
It's kind of noticed that the movie was inspired by Fosse's heart attack from overworking on BOTH "Lenny" and "Chicago" at the same time (In fact, the title is inspired by the song from "Chicago")!!!
This is an incredible film from beginning to end and is my favorite musical as having it be about someone within the entertainment world, the singing and dancing doesn’t really come out of nowhere, especially when Joe Gideon has serious health problems and death looms over him, we see him hallucinate at times which also works with the various singing and dancing moments that aren’t in specific relation to the musical he’s making. And considering Bob Fosse experienced very similar circumstances while making Chicago and editing Lenny, that autobiographical aspect makes the film even more interesting to me. Roy Scheider should have won the Academy Award for this film, defiantly his best performance.
I only saw this film a few years ago. I had been a big fan of Fosse’s Cabaret, and was not disappointed with this film. Great performance from Roy, and that end sequence just blew my mind, for one thing - I didn’t know what the hell was going. This film took risks - it’s great, and it’s a shame that Fosse was taken from us too young.
Nah, Scheider works hard but Hoffman really burrowed in on the pain of a divorced father. His reaction at the end when Streep says she's not taking Billy alone deserved the Oscar.
@@stonegasman3866 I'll stand by AN because it's a world-historical masterpiece and while the China Syndrome is good, it's dated rather badly in my eyes.
Does nobody understand? Joe Gideon is flirting with death the entire film. I hope when I go death looks as good as Jessica Lange. And man, Ebert didn't understand a thing about this film.
All that Jazz is one of the best movies of 1979. I rarely disagree with Roger Ebert but I am in total agreement with Gene siskel. That said both these guys are great movie reviewers. All that Jazz is a deep philosophical movie about life. The fears that Roy Scheider character has are the same most movie goers have about life and death, great acting from him and from the black actor Ben Vreen. Take away all the dancing and choreagraphy and what you have is a meditation on life and going to the great beyond after life. Maybe fellinis movie was better but this was one of the best American moves of 1979 in terms of being thought provoking. The late Roy Scheider was excellent in this movie like he is in all his movies.
Ebert misses another one....let's see, he pans "A Clockwork Orange" , "Raising Arizona", and virtually the entire canon of David Lynch, INCLUDING "The Elephant Man"....and gives "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Blood And Wine" thumbs up. Love watching these guys, but never once took their reviews seriously!
@@DannyCosmos WAY off. Totally agree. He missed lots of movies. I love both of those guys, but I would never send my ships to war on anything either of them said, they both missed the boat way too many times on some of the greatest movies of their times (and championed stuff that hasn't aged as well).
I’ve watched this film a bunch of times bc it’s not just a musical it’s an experience and perspective on a man’s life and his self destruction. Roy Scheider shines in his role and he should have won the Oscar. I highly recommend this film
I didn’t see it I was in high school then maybe a jr. but, I saw it on vhs. I liked it. I wish that it would come back at a revival like fathom did with sweet charity and cabaret
Actually Otto e Mezzo / All That Jazz are pretty even. And Stardust memories comes a close 3rd..... it's just a really good template for an autobiogrhapical fantasy of your life.
The film was a worthy failure that elicits the same mixed feeling in me as it did Gene and Roger and the audiences. I think my own review at the time probably reflected this. I would respect it more today for being gritty and adult in ways films refuse to be anymore, but I did, as Roger mentions, recognize its complete steal from the Fellini playbook, very specifically 8 1/2. It was fashionably dark with the typical kind of pretension that occurs when filmmakers like Fosse build a successful track record then become introspective and self-centered to a fault. But, it was a pretty daring turn for Scheider, and even kind of sexy in parts. It might have some relevance now, too, as a window into the kind of casting-couch mentality in show-biz that has now fallen under scrutiny.
Roy Scheider's performance keeps it all together, since he keeps the Joe Gideon character appealing enough we stay interested in what happens with his new show. It is though a when it all comes down to it a dark satirical take on the old mgm let's put on a successful show movie. Unbelievably creative for sure.
This just doesn't relate to a stage or movie director , every person alive can relate to it when they realize that they are in the latter days of their lives and they reflect on their own accomplishments and what that affected in their personal relationships
It certainly wasn't intended for 10 year olds. Being an adult you may like it although it is a bit of a peculiarity. It is undeniable that Roy Scheider was impressive .
Yes. Yes. Roger's review shocked me. This is one of the best movies of the 70s, one of the best show biz movies, and one of my favorite movies period. It's so brutally honest about Joe's brilliance, but also his vanity, and his cruelty. I'm surprised how small-minded Roger's review is. The line about the woman saying she didn't want to see open house surgery in a holiday movie is beyond ridiculous.
I agree with both of them on "All That Jazz." I have it my DVD collection, and while I think it is a very good movie, I do find that the 'dream sequences' are more than a little annoying; they interrupt the flow of the story.
I enjoyed the film when I saw it and for my money Roy Scheider deserved Best Actor because he was larger than life. ATJ is highly entertaining _does it translate as well to this generation- not sure. Maybe it doesn’t have to
@Randy White I've seen. Not exactly re-watchable. Roy Schieder has got to be the most underrated actor of the 70s. The top five males of the era. 1. Dustin Hoffman 2. Gene hackman 3. Clint Eastwood 4. Paul Newman/Warren Beatty 5. Roy schieder.
@Randy White point on Redford. Nicholson, maybe two or three performances worth a damn. Pacino has two, he stinks. Deniro, Taxi Driver is the only 70s movie I like of his. Deer Hunter is depressing and cold.
I think that it's a bit of a disappointment that Ben Vereen completely steals the show at the end of this movie. It would be better if Roy Scheider - who's great for the first ninety minutes - did something awesome during the final number. I also think that if this movie came out today most of the criticism would be directed at the way the main character completely takes advantage of so many women. Even his own daughter.
This movie is such a masterpiece... The last minutes and the overall downward spiral vibe is crazy! its like the perfect hybrid of Style marries substance.
Later in life, Ebert changed his mind on this movie and gave it a positive review, he even included it in his “Great Movies” list
Wow!
This is one of the reasons why I have an issue with film critics. Their review is based on a first impression. You have to give a film more than one chance.
Ricardo Cantoral sometimes a film is bad no matter how many times u watch it, sometimes it’s great every time, and sometimes opinions change
@@johndelossantos7678 I agree.
Film Critics usually write about current films for the purpose of informing audiences if it’s worth it to see it in theaters. Most audiences only see a movie once in the theater. The critic reports based on the expectation of seeing it once.
The editing, especially the sound editing, shows true genius. I would have loved for him to make another dozen films.
I tend to agree with Ebert more than Siskel on films, with some exceptions. This is one of them: I think "All that Jazz" tells an honest story about a director/choreographer who's very self-indulgent and self-destructive. And the dance sequences are amazing.
Totally agree!👍🏼👍🏼
The way Skitsel foreshadowed 80s movies in the last week of the 70s showed how much he knew about cinema!
Scheider is such a underrated gem of the great actors of the 70s. Forgotten almost
I believe he was nominated for Best Actor for this movie.
@@reneedennis2011 he was but ask anyone on street and his name wont be remembered as it should.
@@CaptainSpalding72 That's true.
@@CaptainSpalding72 he’s best remembered as Chief Brody, which isn’t bad, but it’s sad most people wouldn’t recognize the name unless you told them what he’s best known for.
sinceramente amigo, con el paso de los años casi todos los actores por mas famosos q fueran en su momento, son olvidados, apenas 2 o 3 actores de cada cuarto de siglo llega a resistir el paso del tiempo
The film may have been disorganized but I appreciate the fact that Scheider can go from Jaws 2 to this and be recognized for his performance.
He got an Oscar nomination for this.
It's actually a VERY organized movie, runs like clockwork.
Scheider is a somewhat under appreciated actor. He's been in some great, hugely successful films such as Jaws and The French Connection but he has also had roles in other not as noted films like Marathon Man, 52 Pick-Up and Blue Thunder to name just a few.
@@kevinmcdonald6477 Hard to believe not one of the three leads in "Jaws" were nominated for best actor....c'mon Hollywood, yes it's a movie about a killer shark, but Scheider, Dreyfuss and maybe especially Shaw were outstanding
@@eargasm1072 I completely agree. Especially Shaw. That is a legendary role that stands the test of time. Especially his account of the USS Indianapolis. Him not being nominated was a travesty.
I love All That Jazz. In the Criterion collection edition, there was an interview with the little girl who played the daughter, 40 years later. She was in her 50's. Mind blowing, especially after watching the movie. Criterion did a flawless job on the quality and sound of the movie. If not for the wardrobe, you think it was filmed recently.
Amazing movie! I watched it first time about 35 years ago and many times since then, never got bored. I consider it Roy Scheider's best performance. Thanks for sharing!
My mom took me to see this when I was 8. She was a bit of a weirdo.
70's kids roll call! Mom's hand covered my eyes for the open heart surgery scene. The sex and drugs however, passed the decency standards for that time.
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
I think your mom made a good choice even though it would be more appropriate for a person over 12 year old. Unless of course you became a dancer.
Saw it with my folks when I was 11. Blew my mind, in a good way.
Roger got this wrong.
It's a stone cold masterpiece.
Im so surprised. I thought he would love this. it was hard to follow? cmon Ebert...
The ending is the best 10 minutes ever put on film.
the movie was ok.... but the end won me over. its a masterpiece.
The ending made me cry.
This was a tremendous achievement in film where they blended some very interesting musical numbers with a glimpse of this highly respected choreographer as his life is coming to a slow painful end. As a youngster I got to see this in the theater and to this day I still regard it as my favorite film. Roy Scheider should have walked away with the best actor Oscar.
I saw this movie- in the theatre- as a young child and it changed my life.
Even a youngster I recognized the longing to have more time, the beauty of creativity and the sheer gorgeous fun that is and will always be the performers of Broadway. Later I was privileged to have a 14 year career on Broadway- I loved every second of it as much as Fosse /Joe did. I even got to meet Ann Reinking who absolutely was the most glorious star of the dancing community and the kindest soul. Her time on this Earth was a gift to us all.
The lights of Broadway shine ON
Thank you Bob Fosse , Roy and Ann for a true masterpiece for all us that shine in those lights of Broadway beauty.
It's kind of noticed that the movie was inspired by Fosse's heart attack from overworking on BOTH "Lenny" and "Chicago" at the same time (In fact, the title is inspired by the song from "Chicago")!!!
Roger: "I thought it was self-indulgent and chaotically organized". You've just described every actor's life in the world....
Absolute bs!
clearly fosse meant to do a film that was linear and even tempered
The greatest anti-smoking film ever made.
This movie becomes more and more frightening the older I get.
The real Fosse died at age 60, not too many years after this film was made! Of a heart attack. In a hospital.
@@anthonythompson9741 I'm 61.
@@SRV2013 , tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...
@@chalkbunt81 Goes for all of us, friend.
@@SRV2013 , touche.
In 1979, a movie ticket cost $2.52. Ann Reinking passed away Dec 12, 2020 at age 71.
You know damn well that has nothing to do with anything! I'm giving your comment thumbs down and screw those who gave it thumbs up!
@@steelionx9255 Well, bless you!
8:06 “Self indulgent” better describes Roger Ebert lmao
This is an incredible film from beginning to end and is my favorite musical as having it be about someone within the entertainment world, the singing and dancing doesn’t really come out of nowhere, especially when Joe Gideon has serious health problems and death looms over him, we see him hallucinate at times which also works with the various singing and dancing moments that aren’t in specific relation to the musical he’s making. And considering Bob Fosse experienced very similar circumstances while making Chicago and editing Lenny, that autobiographical aspect makes the film even more interesting to me. Roy Scheider should have won the Academy Award for this film, defiantly his best performance.
I only saw this film a few years ago. I had been a big fan of Fosse’s Cabaret, and was not disappointed with this film. Great performance from Roy, and that end sequence just blew my mind, for one thing - I didn’t know what the hell was going. This film took risks - it’s great, and it’s a shame that Fosse was taken from us too young.
Roy Scheider was robbed at the Academy Awards- I can't believe Dustin Hoffman won Best Actor for Kramer Vs. Kramer instead!
What about Apocalypse Now getting beaten by that same forgettable movie.
Nah, Scheider works hard but Hoffman really burrowed in on the pain of a divorced father. His reaction at the end when Streep says she's not taking Billy alone deserved the Oscar.
Ooh that’s a toughie. While I agree Roy was amazing, Dustin absolutely nailed it. Makes me nostalgic for an era when good movies were made
Hoffman was great playing Hoffman. Scheider played against stereotype.
@@stonegasman3866 I'll stand by AN because it's a world-historical masterpiece and while the China Syndrome is good, it's dated rather badly in my eyes.
I loved this movie, loved the structure, the story, the editing. Saw it several times when it was first released.
bro, you look like Joe Gideon!
one of the all time great masterpieces of world cinema and Ebert is like "I like the dancing" -- ????!!!!!!
All that jazz is maybe the best movie i've ever seen. It is that good
It was a great film from a great time for film. Wonder what Siskel would think of film now with all the "robots" in film?
Best Movie for me still over 40 years later!
Does nobody understand? Joe Gideon is flirting with death the entire film. I hope when I go death looks as good as Jessica Lange. And man, Ebert didn't understand a thing about this film.
It's such a great film. Who knew that Roy Scheider could be a great song and dance man?? He absolutely deserved his Oscar® nomination for Best Actor.
The greatest musical ever !!!
All that Jazz is one of the best movies of 1979. I rarely disagree with Roger Ebert but I am in total agreement with Gene siskel. That said both these guys are great movie reviewers. All that Jazz is a deep philosophical movie about life. The fears that Roy Scheider character has are the same most movie goers have about life and death, great acting from him and from the black actor Ben Vreen. Take away all the dancing and choreagraphy and what you have is a meditation on life and going to the great beyond after life. Maybe fellinis movie was better but this was one of the best American moves of 1979 in terms of being thought provoking. The late Roy Scheider was excellent in this movie like he is in all his movies.
Ebert misses another one....let's see, he pans "A Clockwork Orange" , "Raising Arizona", and virtually the entire canon of David Lynch, INCLUDING "The Elephant Man"....and gives "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Blood And Wine" thumbs up. Love watching these guys, but never once took their reviews seriously!
Uh… Eyes Wide Shut is a masterpiece.
@@jackson5056 No it isn't, and you wouldn't know, Jäckson.
I agree with ebert alot but he was way off with all that jazz...
@@DannyCosmos WAY off. Totally agree. He missed lots of movies. I love both of those guys, but I would never send my ships to war on anything either of them said, they both missed the boat way too many times on some of the greatest movies of their times (and championed stuff that hasn't aged as well).
Eyes Wide Shut sucked.
I’ve watched this film a bunch of times bc it’s not just a musical it’s an experience and perspective on a man’s life and his self destruction. Roy Scheider shines in his role and he should have won the Oscar. I highly recommend this film
I didn’t see it I was in high school then maybe a jr. but, I saw it on vhs. I liked it. I wish that it would come back at a revival like fathom did with sweet charity and cabaret
That film was a Maasterpiece, warts and all
Good movie 😊
We'll start re-cutting Monday morning.
quit smoking first.
Very Rare Siskel W and very rare Ebert L
Common Siskel W
I'll watch Roy Scheider in anything.
Actually Otto e Mezzo / All That Jazz are pretty even. And Stardust memories comes a close 3rd.....
it's just a really good template for an autobiogrhapical fantasy of your life.
Even Gene's favorable opinion was rather hedged... Amazing that neither recognized it as the masterpiece it is.
The film was a worthy failure that elicits the same mixed feeling in me as it did Gene and Roger and the audiences. I think my own review at the time probably reflected this. I would respect it more today for being gritty and adult in ways films refuse to be anymore, but I did, as Roger mentions, recognize its complete steal from the Fellini playbook, very specifically 8 1/2. It was fashionably dark with the typical kind of pretension that occurs when filmmakers like Fosse build a successful track record then become introspective and self-centered to a fault. But, it was a pretty daring turn for Scheider, and even kind of sexy in parts. It might have some relevance now, too, as a window into the kind of casting-couch mentality in show-biz that has now fallen under scrutiny.
I'm surprised that Roger didn't use the word that really fits, which is "derivative."
Roy Scheider's performance keeps it all together, since he keeps the Joe Gideon character appealing enough we stay interested in what happens with his new show. It is though a when it all comes down to it a dark satirical take on the old mgm let's put on a successful show movie. Unbelievably creative for sure.
This just doesn't relate to a stage or movie director , every person alive can relate to it when they realize that they are in the latter days of their lives and they reflect on their own accomplishments and what that affected in their personal relationships
Ebert is so wrong on this.
Yes one of the few times I disagreed with him. Glad he later changed his mind…
@@danabarry81 changed his mind on all that jazz?
I think the primary concept of All That Jazz is the dichotomy of being a creative artist yet self-destructive as an individual simultaneously
I tried to watch this movie on H.B.O. I remember thinking " this movie is shit" I was like 10. I liked E.T.😂
Watch it again like I did. It's a masterpiece!
It certainly wasn't intended for 10 year olds. Being an adult you may like it although it is a bit of a peculiarity. It is undeniable that Roy Scheider was impressive .
It's amazing how many time Ebert gets it wrong.
I didn’t like most of it but it won me over in the last act. And the ending was great
Janet Craft votes - Yes :)
It’s a great movie. Elbert is weird.
Gene was right. Roger was wrong.
Yes. Yes. Roger's review shocked me. This is one of the best movies of the 70s, one of the best show biz movies, and one of my favorite movies period. It's so brutally honest about Joe's brilliance, but also his vanity, and his cruelty. I'm surprised how small-minded Roger's review is. The line about the woman saying she didn't want to see open house surgery in a holiday movie is beyond ridiculous.
@@chiedu90069 Thankfully he later changed his mind and called it a masterpiece
Shame they didn't rip it for having a misleading title that looked like a promise of nothing but great performances by the worlds best jazz musicians.
It’s a great great film.
As he has been before, the Fat Guy was wrong. This movie was Epic
Siskel got it right. Never saw Fellini so, I can't say if ATJ is a rip-off.
I say it doesn't matter unless the film is bad. Body Heat is a total rip-off of Double Indemnity but it's still a work of genius.
I like this movie 🎥🍿🍿🎥
Heart attack killed Fosse.
Yup.
Once again, rack up the W for Gene.
I generally agreed with Roger more than Gene. In this one, Roger was very wrong.
Kubrik liked it
The main problem with the movie was too much Vereen.
Fosse made a European style film that went over Ebert's head
Ebert is a conservative film critic who was put off by the surgery scene and possibly by the nudity in the film
Odd statement considering the fact that he called it on being rip off on one his favorite films, 8 1/2.
I agree with both of them on "All That Jazz." I have it my DVD collection, and while I think it is a very good movie, I do find that the 'dream sequences' are more than a little annoying; they interrupt the flow of the story.
yup that dancing orgy scene is weird af... but the movie won me over in the last act. that last muical number and how it ends is amazing.
I like how the four eyes basically says 'I'm too stupid to understand this movie that's why I don't like'
Roger Ebert was so wrong
Rare Ebert L
I agree with Roger. The demons of his life were confusing and unsympathetic.
Hard to follow? I know the "r" word is not used any more... but can I just call him stupid?
Doesn’t age well but Roy Scheider is amazing
I agree.
I enjoyed the film when I saw it and for my money Roy Scheider deserved Best Actor because he was larger than life. ATJ is highly entertaining _does it translate as well to this generation- not sure. Maybe it doesn’t have to
I admire the film, but I dont like it and will likely never watch again.
@Randy White I've seen. Not exactly re-watchable. Roy Schieder has got to be the most underrated actor of the 70s. The top five males of the era.
1. Dustin Hoffman
2. Gene hackman
3. Clint Eastwood
4. Paul Newman/Warren Beatty
5. Roy schieder.
@Randy White yes he is. Dirty harry alone is iconic
@Randy White point on Redford. Nicholson, maybe two or three performances worth a damn. Pacino has two, he stinks. Deniro, Taxi Driver is the only 70s movie I like of his. Deer Hunter is depressing and cold.
@Randy White good point. I can admit it.
@@CaptainSpalding72 Man, you taste is terrible.
I think that it's a bit of a disappointment that Ben Vereen completely steals the show at the end of this movie. It would be better if Roy Scheider - who's great for the first ninety minutes - did something awesome during the final number. I also think that if this movie came out today most of the criticism would be directed at the way the main character completely takes advantage of so many women. Even his own daughter.
Ben Vereen is a train dancer and Roy isn't. His daughter is a great dancer. She was a talent.
I've seen it and felt much the way Roger did.
All That Jazz looks awful, disproportionately garish and silly.
These guys can't sing.
This movie is such a masterpiece... The last minutes and the overall downward spiral vibe is crazy! its like the perfect hybrid of Style marries substance.