Point number one, some of the musical numbers are fun to watch and not bad to listen to. (And there are a couple that needed some work.) The music writers were at the end of their partnership which did not help things much. The "Lost Paradise" mentality of "Here is where your dream can finally come true", would resonate with older viewers rather than younger ones. I've always like Michael York in any of his older movies, and he comes off well in this one. John Gielgud is one of the worlds great actors and is fine in any movie with a decent script. Olivia Hussey and Sally Kellerman both add charm to the movie. Overall it's not the worst musical ever made. Many musicals are a dicey affair to make for a director. Either it's going to be loved or hated is usually the end result. If you have not seen it, it's worth a watch. Works better for older viewers rather than younger ones.
Review of Lost Horizon
