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Mike Leigh's "Topsy-Turvy" is the work of a man helplessly in love with the theater. In a gloriously entertaining period piece, he tells the story of the genesis, preparation and presentation of a comic opera--Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado"--celebrating all the dreaming and hard work, personality conflict and team spirit, inspiration and ...
Jan 14, 2000 · Dressed to the nines in exquisite production value and buoyed by Mike Leigh's sardonic wit, Topsy-Turvy is rich entertainment that is as brainy as it is handsome. Read Critics Reviews
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 90% "Fresh" score based on 88 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The site's consensus states: "Dressed to the nines in exquisite production value and buoyed by Mike Leigh's sardonic wit, Topsy-Turvy is rich entertainment that is as brainy as it is handsome."
A love letter to the duo, with Jim Broadbent in fine form as the priggish workaholic Gilbert and Allan Corduner a droll counterpoint as the easygoing and hedonistic Sullivan. Full Review | Sep 20...
Though the differences between these two strong personalities are deftly captured, "Topsy-Turvy" (which takes its title from Sullivan's dismissive view of Gilbert's tidy plot contrivances) is...
Dec 17, 1999 · A monument to process -- to the minutiae of making art -- Topsy-Turvy leaves you upside down and breathless. Read More By David Edelstein FULL REVIEW
Feb 11, 2000 · 224 User reviews. 79 Critic reviews. 90 Metascore. Won 2 Oscars. 13 wins & 28 nominations total.