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A Good Broadway Adaptation for non-NYC Theatre Goers
PostedJune 17, 2012
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Succinct Points:
1) This isn't true Broadway; it's a Broadway production for the "B&T" crowd.
2) This movie/concept probably can't fly outside of a liberal city. The chuckling over the gay relationship scene (in Revere, MA) was not only obnoxious, it was reminiscent of Archie Bunker.
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This film seems to capture the essence of the successful Broadway show (originally workshopped around Manhattan until it hit perfection), but falls short if attempting to bring the Broadway stage to the Silver Screen.
1) This isn't true Broadway; it's a Broadway production for the "B&T" crowd.
2) This movie/concept probably can't fly outside of a liberal city. The chuckling over the gay relationship scene (in Revere, MA) was not only obnoxious, it was reminiscent of Archie Bunker.
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This film seems to capture the essence of the successful Broadway show (originally workshopped around Manhattan until it hit perfection), but falls short if attempting to bring the Broadway stage to the Silver Screen.
While capturing the essence of the show, it can in no way replicate the Broadway experience--despite theatres offering "Directors Seating" and Dolby Digital systems with impressive sound. There's no Playbill; there's no excitement (and a smidgen of anxiety) that the actors are performing for us live and anything can happen. It's simply a movie made with many retakes, a lot of digital editing (e.g. Tom Cruise's voice clearly has some auto-tune in there), a lot of digital editing (no wrinkle-lines on these guys!) and singing in Broadway-esque style.
And unlike a Broadway show, where most audience members dissect the set design, the feel of the theatre, staging, and performance, most attendees of this movie are just looking to spend eight dollars to hear renditions of their favorite pop-rock songs performed by attractive young performers (Alec Baldwin notwithstanding).
Of course, the songs and arrangements are impressive. The character development is just as strong as the show. But let's face it--something falls short here. In a movie, people don't just break into song. The level of acting required for the stage is not captured here on the small-screen, no matter what the efforts of the directors.
Middle-America, here's my advice: .If you think this is Broadway, then the Big Apple arts scene probably isn't for you. If you want fun, mindless entertainment vaguely resembling a show, spend your eight dollars. We'll spend our $80, but truly experience what "Rock of Ages" is all about.
Pros great story
Cons slow
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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