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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 9, 2017 8:12:25 GMT
The penny has finally dropped. I thought you looked familiar... Ahaha, I've heard that a few times actually.  Amazed by it's success at the golden globes! It's certainly hyped up now. Hoping to catch it this weekend. I've not seen a non sci fi film in the cinema in ages this should make a nice change! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2017 10:27:41 GMT
Let's just say it should not have won that screenplay award. I question whether it should have even been nominated for it.
I feel a backlash coming unfortunately.
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Post by adolphus on Jan 9, 2017 11:50:37 GMT
Let's just say it should not have won that screenplay award. I question whether it should have even been nominated for it. I feel a backlash coming unfortunately. I agree. Quite how it won over Kenneth Lonergan's excellent Manchester by the Sea mystifies me. I wasn't impressed by the songs, the singing or the dancing either. It did look lovely though |
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Post by crabtree on Jan 11, 2017 0:02:21 GMT
I wonder how long before this delicate charming colourful chamber piece of a musical heads to the stage.
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Post by cheesy116 on Jan 11, 2017 1:30:49 GMT
I've always been slightly confused by this movie, is it a full musical or just a movie with a few songs ? The trailers don't make it out to be a musical but it's always classed as that in articles. I plan to see it at the weekend regardless!
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 11, 2017 6:47:12 GMT
I saw it last nigt (what a rarity-I never get to the cinema these days sadly) and I think I must have been too hyped by the Globes.
It was sweet and charming and beautifully shot, but it didnt punch me in the gut as much I expected..
Im a real cryer ( I shed a tear at the Jackie preview that played before the film lol) and I'm a sucker for "dreamer" type stories, but the resolution didnt feel desrved in the end somehow...
Still a very sweet film- and very exciting to see an original musical on film.
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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 11, 2017 6:47:51 GMT
I wonder how long before this delicate charming colourful chamber piece of a musical heads to the stage. Nice summation. My worry is that take away the chemistry of the performers and the direction and what have you got? The strenghts are not in the plot or the songs (or the singing and dancing for that matter). I was happy to suspend my critical faculties and just enjoy. I am a little worried that on the small screen it may not impress as I still hope it will charm me for years to come. Funny because in 'real life' I am extremely sensitive to spotting which charmers have no talent to back it up. It's a musical. |
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Post by Michael on Jan 11, 2017 6:53:01 GMT
Merged three posts into this already existing thread.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 11, 2017 7:05:40 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 7:56:19 GMT
I've always been slightly confused by this movie, is it a full musical or just a movie with a few songs ? The trailers don't make it out to be a musical but it's always classed as that in articles. I plan to see it at the weekend regardless! It has about as many songs as a Disney musical has - around 6 or 7. This wont work on stage. The best things about it are the cinematic elements. |
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Post by catqc on Jan 11, 2017 9:28:57 GMT
So can the leads sing? Strange that there has been no discussion of this given all the debate re Emma Watson
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 9:42:52 GMT
So can the leads sing? Strange that there has been no discussion of this given all the debate re Emma Watson The songs are pretty low key and not in Broadway style. The vocals were unedited as far as I can tell. I thought they did fine. Ryan's voice really suited 'City of Stars', the main theme. Emma's 'Audition' was sung and filmed live and she did a good job with that too. The songs in Beauty and the Beast are more demanding and require stronger vocals. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 9:54:31 GMT
Emma Stone has already performed in Cabaret on Broadway, why would we be in the slightest bit worried/curious compared with Emma Watson who hasn't sung anything for an audience since a rousing burst of "Hogwarts Hogwarts Hoggy-warty-Hogwarts" in one of the earlier Harry Potter films?
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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 11, 2017 10:45:38 GMT
So can the leads sing? Strange that there has been no discussion of this given all the debate re Emma Watson About as well as Nicole Kidman or Ewan McGregor or..... ie you wouldn't want to go to a concert they gave but they get by. I think its acknowledged that since Marlon Brando was cast as Nathan Detroit, in Hollywoodland it's more important we like the singer than love the voice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 11:59:12 GMT
So can the leads sing? Strange that there has been no discussion of this given all the debate re Emma Watson They're not Broadway belters that's for sure but they can definitely hold a tune. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are two of the most charismatic movie actors around for my money. Emma Stone in particular has that Julia Roberts star quality about her. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 12:20:32 GMT
I have a bit of a controversial opinion about this film actually which is that whilst I thought Emma Stone did a good job, Ryan Gosling managed to impress me more with a lot less to work with.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 12:30:14 GMT
I have a bit of a controversial opinion about this film actually which is that whilst I thought Emma Stone did a good job, Ryan Gosling managed to impress me more with a lot less to work with. And he's deeeee-licious too! Ryan  Ryan |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 12, 2017 20:14:43 GMT
So I caught a preview of this on Tuesday night. I really like it.
Great chemistry between the two leads. Strong colours.
Some subtle and clever choreography and great sining from the leads.
Parts make you happy whilst other parts make you sad.
It certainly makes you leave on a high.
Is Ryan Gosling really playing the piano? Cause if he ain't, it's certainly well edited to make it look like he is.
Some lovely images as well.
Emma Stone has been cast in the upcoming Cruella film and overtime there was close up of her face I ken trying to see this well defined cheekbones of that tall thin woman wanting dalmation pelts.
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Post by kathryn on Jan 12, 2017 20:43:59 GMT
So I caught a preview of this on Tuesday night. I really like it. Is Ryan Gosling really playing the piano? Cause if he ain't, it's certainly well edited to make it look like he is. Yes. He learnt to play the songs for the film - he'd never played before. Don't think he can play anything else.... |
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Post by moony93 on Jan 12, 2017 20:44:19 GMT
Figured I'd start a thread to see what people think of La La Land, I know it's only been released today but I've seen it twice now and simply adore it! I love all the throwbacks and nods to old cinema. The score to die for, it's replaced Moana as my go to driving music. Definitely being added to my favourite films list.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 12, 2017 20:45:37 GMT
Well, it was extremely impressive!
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Post by d'James on Jan 12, 2017 20:45:49 GMT
Sorry to be a downer, but there is already a thread. I think this may be the fourth. Anyway, I'm sure the moderators will merge it if you ask them nicely  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 21:11:58 GMT
Sorry to be a downer, but there is already a thread. I think this may be the fourth. Anyway, I'm sure the moderators will merge it if you ask them nicely No need to ask. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2017 20:14:08 GMT
Hhhhhmmmmmm
Obviously this was enjoyable but think it's a little cheeky calling it a musical what with only 1 song in the last 70mins and actually only about 3/4 actual separate songs........a tad dissapointed
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2017 23:43:21 GMT
Got back from seeing this tonight and it was a great new movie musical. I really enjoyed it and think Emma an Ryan were both wonderful , their voices were very nic. The music was really good as well, this has an amazing score which is not suprising. The dancing in it was all great and the music and dance felt very natural. The style of it all was beautiful, it was very picturesque. For me it also really did feel like a love letter to classic musicals and I noticed a few Easter eggs like toward the end Emma is holding multi coloured balloons in an Audrey Hepburn style which was an homage to funny face a think and a few other to Fred and ginger. Would like to know other things you saw.
Me and my mum really enjoys doing it and would happily see it again . Let's hope it wins lots of oscars.
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