n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

I'm amazed by the negs on this review space. I suggest all those haters read Michener's book. I was stunned when I heard there was a "musical" based on it, and not at all surprised how poorly it came across, from Broadway through all the movies UNTIL this one.The story is badly neglected in most productions, and the War is barely noticed.This is the best version I know of, great production values, proper respect for the story, EXCELLENT CASTING with believable people in all the roles. Mitzi Gaynor? You have got to be kidding! I own a copy of this DVD, but expected to be just as disappointed with it as other versions. Now that I have seen it, it is a keeper, and I think it's time to read "Tales of the South Pacific" again. Later on I will savor this excellent movie again.

This version is terrible why on earth did they bother? If this is your first time watching "South Pacific" don't watch this version just go for the original. If you have seen the original don't watch this one or you'll spoil your image of "South Pacific".The casting is horrendous. Glenn Close is too ugly for what is a romantic lead role. She has no charm compared with Mitzi Gaynor. The new guy playing Emile is too scruffy and crude looking. He spoils one of the most romantic songs in musical history. In the original Brazzi was much more suited to the role - suave and romantic.Harry Connick's voice is not right for this type of singing - too Sinatra like. It has to be more Broadway verging on operatic. His love interest is played by a very common looking girl hardly worth falling in love with. Compared to the original France Nguyen was so much prettier. The Bloody Mary actress is hideous too.This must rank as one of the worst remakes of a musical ever. Even the scenery is uglier and not magical at all. Avoid at all costs.

Glenn Close is a fabulously versatile actress, so even though she is too old for this role, I think her wonderful acting overrides the problem about her age. She also sings very well, as does most everyone in the movie -- that's an answer to somebody who kvetched about the singing. Harry Connick, Jr. as Lt. Joe Cable? You'd be hard pressed to find much better. Ditto for Lori Tan Chinn, who does a wonderful job with all the acting and singing required of her as Bloody Mary.I can understand being upset with the singing of Rade Sherbedgia as Emile DeBecque, who lacks the operatic voice of Ezio Pinza, Giorgio Tozzi, or even Brian Stokes Mitchell. However, he has a credible musical theater voice, and he does such an amazing job with every minute of acting that his singing is excusable. I, for one, think it's very cool that almost nobody, if anybody, was dubbed. None of the major characters were, at any rate.Lastly, somebody made the comment that this is not a war movie? I have two responses to that. A) It says very clearly that it's an ADAPTATION of James Michener's South Pacific. For an adaptation, they stayed remarkably close to the script. B) The war may not be the main attraction of this movie, but don't you think the tension is much better because of how aware we are of the battle?Overall, I think they did a very commendable job with this movie. In fact, I just bought it. Don't like it? Don't watch it. There are plenty of people that do.

Harry Connick Jr is great in South Pacific, this film contain's a lot of heart to heart moments which makes the viewers who see it fall in love with the on screen cast, its much better then the original at least in my opinion, it is a memorable movie and i believe anyone who likes movies about war and romance will be hooked on it, the cast and crew put together a masterpiece that will live on forever in the minds of all movie lovers, it is greatly put together and all the actors and actresses gave us a beautiful show that we will never forget, South Pacific will live on forever, it is truly a masterpiece and at least in my opinion the greatest romance movie ever.