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Raul Julia demonstrates why he can land a big part in Moon Over Parador as he convincingly alternates between Cervantes and Quixote. His singing, however, is merely competent and pales in comparison to his acting ability. Although he sings the show's famous and inspirational tune, "To Dream the Impossible Dream," his rendition is rather disappointing...
Moon Over Parador...
...conscience and presses him to effect social reforms, which he does with remarkable ease and neatness. If Mazursky seems politically naive here, that is to be expected. His Moscow on the Hudson and Beverly Hills were similarly naive. They were also bittersweet comedies, in the same vein as Parador, and none of these movies aspires to anything much higher than that...
...Parador often goes for the big, broad laughs--and gets them. The movie is peppered with good gags and competent cameos by such old pros as Sammy Davis Jr., Charo and Jonathan Winters. Best of all are the exaggerated comic performances of the three principals, especially Dreyfuss...
Despite its potential for satire, Moon Over Parador doesn't leave you with any significant social statement about Latin American politics. Still, it is funny enough not to disappoint you or leave you with anything to moon over...