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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014381181326
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 20, 2002
Running Time: 96 minutes
Sales Rank: 23748
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: December 03, 1985
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Description:
The tune-filled story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Lola comes to life in this delightful musical. Bringing his hit song to life, Barry Manilow stars as Tony, a struggling young pianist/composer at New York's famous Copacabana nightclub who falls for beautiful showgirl Lola ('Smallville's' Annette O'Toole). Love is in the air, but smarmy rival nighclub owner Rico (Joseph Bologna) offers Lola a shot at the big time performing in Havana. When heartbroken Tony learns that Rico's intentions are not exactly honorable, chaos ensues! An irresistible combination of Manilow's infectious melodies, splashy song and dance numbers, and glitzy costumes, 'Copacabana' is a delirious musical romp the whole family will enjoy!
Amazon.com:
Based on the ever-popular Barry Manilow song, 1985's Copacabana is a light, innocuous hour and a half. Dime-a-dance girl Lola LaMar (Annette O'Toole) longs to showcase her talents at NYC's famous Copacabana club. She and bartender-songwriter Tony Starr (Manilow) meet cute and fall in love with visions of fame dancing in their heads. O'Toole's strong voice and sexy shimmers are showcased in 'Man Wanted,' while Manilow shines in 'Who Needs to Dream' and 'Sweet Heaven (I'm in Love Again).' When suave Rico (Joe Bologna) offers Lola a headliner at his Havana nightclub Tropicana, she jumps at the chance. Broken-hearted Tony stays behind singing the blues until he discovers Rico's intentions are not honorable. A big dance number and rescue ensue. But as in the song, there is a showdown at the end and Lola is left alone with faded feathers in her hair. Campy and clean, Copacabana gives musical fans a fix but leaves them wishing for a little more substance. --Dana Van Nest
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Not quite!
It was with great excitement that I bought this DVD and couldn't wait to sit down and watch. Twenty minutes into it I thought to myself, "just give it time, I'm sure it'll pick up!!" Well I was thinking that all the way to the credits!! If you want the stage show, then this is not the one to get. But if it's glorious 80's kitch and some nice Manilow tunes thrown into a rather tedious story, mediocre acting and singing that you want, well then this will hit the spot! Not a great DVD, but a nice souvenir of a past era!
Rating:  - At the Copa...
This is a cute little musical. OK. It's not academy award acting material, but the music is great. Annette O'Toole does a great job as Lola, too. Barry plays her boyfriend, Tony. The movie follows the basic story in Barry's song "Copacabana." (Tony & Lola are in love. They work at the Copa dance club. Hot-shot Rico comes in one night. Makes a pass at Lola. Things heat up.) Honestly, I guess it's more for a Barry fan's collection than anyone else, but I like it.
Rating: - Thoroughly Enchanting!
This movie reminded me of the reason I used to go to movies...to be entertained! It was cute, camp, clean, and captivating. I was blown away by the creative way in which the song "Copacabana" was used as the starting point to tell a great story with an unfortunately tragic end. Barry Manilow demonstrated that he is a true artist who can do it all; in this movie he is as believable as he is lovable in the role of Tony. For Fanilows like me this movie is a MUST SEE/MUST HAVE for your collection; for everyone else it's just plain great.
Rating: - Cynics need not apply
I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. If your goal is to be entertained, this is it. Music, dancing, and the acting ain't bad, either. Barry Manilow has a boyish charm and exuberance that is really quite infectious, and Annette O'Toole is quite good in this role. Copacabana is good, old-fashioned clean fun.
Rating: - Fabulous movie
This is a great musical and timeless story.Annette O'Toole was wonderful as was Barry Manilow.The soundtrack is a must have for music fans. I have been a Manilow fan since Mandy and Its a Miracle.This movie is definately worth watching.I highly recommend it.
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