yes and as unbelievable a it may be and in 1968 a musical win the academy award for best picture and it be the third musical to win that award in a five year period and the first be my fair lady in 1964 and then the sound of music in 1965. the difference between my fair lady and the sound of music and oliver . however be that oliver . be immeasurably well . no comparison . the first two movie be insipid wet noodle compare to the remarkably robust oliver . the acting be great while the song be great while the story be great and the dancing be great . this movie be dynamic and topical and relevant to the human experience and unlike the overblown gang of new york and oliver . offer a portrayal of poverty in 19th century london and england that evoke sympathy without be condescend . oliver reed be a great actor and he prove it in oliver . the other actor and actress and especially ron moody and shani wallis and be equally wonderful and offer powerful portrayal of character who evoke sympathy and warmth without be caricature .