"Cabaret" appealed to me because it is a musical but not necessarily a happy one. I love the dark lighting and colors in the film -- lightness and relief comes from the bawdy humor, not saccharine love. For someone of my generation, it's especially amusing to see Liza Minnelli in her younger days, and she pulls off her character with ease. The only comparable film I can think of is the much weaker recent movie adaptation of "Chicago." Due to its uniqueness and style, I definitely see why "Cabaret" belongs on the list.
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