first off and i would like to make a correction on another review of this film which say that the last musical to win the best picture academy award be gigi in 1958. that be misinformation a west side story win in 1962 and my fair lady won in 1965 and sound of music win the year after that . that say and this film be absolutely fantastic . the story from the novel have be somewhat altered and but that more because of the limitation that they have on a stage that they just do not change back for a filmed version . however and i do not mind . in fact and i rather think the whole production flow good than the novel do . i like nancy bring oliver to the bridge with her and be kill there instead of later in the apartment . the subtle thing in this film be the one that make me laugh . i love the moment mr. bumble and mrs. bumble start come out at the beginning from the governor office . the underscore for that moment be brilliant . my three favorite actor for this film be jack wild and who play the best dodger in any film version of the story and ron moody and a playful and humorous fagin ( this character be work out much good than he be in the book ) and and shani wallis and who be the strong and most distressed version of nancy . the only reason i be give this film a 9 instead of a 10 be because of the two big production number which be concider yourself and who will buy . i always hate when the choreography in musical in meant to look like people do everyday chore and job . it look awful and cheesy and especially when theyre dancing at the london meat co. they should have just do regular choreography for these scene . however and this film be a rare treasure that will stay with u and hopefully and forever .