Though she was definitely far too young for the part of Dolly Gallagher Levi, Barbra Streisand shines in the part because of that golden voice allowing her to express the story going forward.
What makes this film even better was on the constant off-screen bickering between Streisand and Walter Matthau, who portrays the curmudgeon Horace Vandergelder.
Matthau is Vandergelder in every way. Thanks to the crisp dialogue in the film, he delivers his line faithfully. He is a sourpuss in every way of his life and he never lets the audience forget that with his sharp biting responses.
Had Streisand been older, she would have been even more ideal for the part. She possesses that nosy body quality from "Funny Girl" and delivers a great performance.
The music and choreography here are a delight to watch.
What makes this film even better was on the constant off-screen bickering between Streisand and Walter Matthau, who portrays the curmudgeon Horace Vandergelder.
Matthau is Vandergelder in every way. Thanks to the crisp dialogue in the film, he delivers his line faithfully. He is a sourpuss in every way of his life and he never lets the audience forget that with his sharp biting responses.
Had Streisand been older, she would have been even more ideal for the part. She possesses that nosy body quality from "Funny Girl" and delivers a great performance.
The music and choreography here are a delight to watch.