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Post by Michael on Feb 19, 2017 21:46:10 GMT
Just out of the cinema. I'm really mad at them for cutting the Girlsie - they even gave her "So's the Bronx!" line to a guy. It could have done with less close-ups and a more panorama views of the full stage (especially during Seize the Dsy), but I'm really happy that they've filmed it at all. My local German cinema was practically empty - 10 out of 250ish seats were sold. But at least it was quiet. As expected, the subtitles were annoying and sometimes plain wrong, but what can you do... Now release it on Bluray. Quickly. And a new cast recording would be nice  |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 19, 2017 21:58:48 GMT
I love it SO MUCH. I knew a few songs but apart from that went in blind.
I so wish this had come to London, I really think this would have done ok for a while in a smaller house.
Am more in love with Jeremy Jordan than I was before, and Kara Lindsay is a star. If you can see this anywhere else in the future DO IT!
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 19, 2017 22:24:15 GMT
I saw it with my friend who had no clue at all what it was about and we both loved it. The singing was superb but the dancing was just out of this world. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon at the cinema, our tickets were £8 each so a bargain. Especially as three adults and two children watching the Batman Lego movie last week cost £35 to be bored stiff for 2 hours (but the grandkids liked it).
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Post by infofreako on Feb 20, 2017 0:01:12 GMT
Really enjoyed this today. The choreography is astounding
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Post by AddisonMizner on Feb 20, 2017 6:41:53 GMT
I saw this yesterday in Nottingham, and can only echo what has been said above. I absolutely LOVED it! A great musical, with superb songs, choreography and acting performances, given a stunning production that was performed with such attack by the talented cast. The energy practically bounced off the screen. Stunning! Let's just hope they release the Blu-ray soon.
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Post by kathryn on Feb 20, 2017 8:33:49 GMT
Just so Poster J knows he's not alone, I was underwhelmed by this.
Maybe it's because the concept of acrobatic/balletic/tap dancing street kids didn't work for me. Maybe if I had seen it on stage it wouldn't have bothered me?
Why does every Broadway musical have a tap number? Is there some kind of rule?
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Post by alece10 on Feb 20, 2017 8:35:11 GMT
Saw this in a packed Vue Cinema in Stratford, London this afternoon. Got me thinking about how many Broadway shows have dealt with industrial disputes - Pins and Needles (Harold Rome - Barbra Streisand in the lead), Flora the Red Menace (Kander and Ebb, Liza Minelli starring), the Pajama Game. I'm sure there are probably others that I don't know about. You are kidding tat it was on at Stratford? That's my local cinema. When I did a Google search for London I could only find one showing up in North London. So annoyed now..... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 8:47:17 GMT
Why does every Broadway musical have a tap number? Is there some kind of rule? I...feel like that's a gross exaggeration. |
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Post by jek on Feb 20, 2017 9:00:12 GMT
Saw this in a packed Vue Cinema in Stratford, London this afternoon. Got me thinking about how many Broadway shows have dealt with industrial disputes - Pins and Needles (Harold Rome - Barbra Streisand in the lead), Flora the Red Menace (Kander and Ebb, Liza Minelli starring), the Pajama Game. I'm sure there are probably others that I don't know about. You are kidding tat it was on at Stratford? That's my local cinema. When I did a Google search for London I could only find one showing up in North London. So annoyed now..... My 15 year old daughter found it on the Vue website some time ago - proof perfect that teenagers can deploy techno skills and dedication when completely determined to see something. I was staggered just how full the venue was - while we mainly go to the Picturehouse we did go and see Sing Street twice at Stratford Vue and both times it was practically empty! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 9:06:48 GMT
Just so Poster J knows he's not alone, I was underwhelmed by this. Maybe it's because the concept of acrobatic/balletic/tap dancing street kids didn't work for me. Maybe if I had seen it on stage it wouldn't have bothered me? Why does every Broadway musical have a tap number? Is there some kind of rule? She  but thank you. I didn't object to the dancing, but I wasn't as impressed as I expected to be - maybe if I'd seen it with the proper panoramic effect of being able to see the whole stage and without the incessant whooping from the audience it might have been better. And on the subject of venues, I also saw it in Stratford - screening was sold out as far as I could tell so maybe that's why it didn't come up in searches? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 20, 2017 10:03:35 GMT
It sold out in Manchester. I checked availability a couple of weeks ago and only about 6 seats were sold. Tried to buy a ticket on Friday and it was fully booked  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 10:17:19 GMT
Well if there isn't, there jolly well should be! |
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Post by kathryn on Feb 20, 2017 10:26:19 GMT
Why does every Broadway musical have a tap number? Is there some kind of rule? I...feel like that's a gross exaggeration. Maybe just all the ones I've seen. It does seem to be a thing, though - I couldn't fathom a reason for the tap number in this, other than it being a Broadway musical and Broadway musicals traditionally have tap dancing in them. I don't know, maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind for it yesterday. Am feeling a bit grumpypants at the moment.... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 19:55:44 GMT
I really enjoyed it. Have heard a few songs previously but actively avoiding listening to the full soundtrack before watching the cinema screening. Took it all at face value and though it was a really strong production.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 20:25:26 GMT
Oh. And re: the tap dancing..
Winging about tap dancing in a broadway show is like complaining about ballads in musical. They're a staple.
My perception on the tap dance number is that its a great way to reflect and show off the talents of the (often overlooked) ensemble. Not everyone can have their own solo or song and a tap routine is a good way of giving the ensemble their chance to get in the limelight.
I don't know if you've ever watch/heard amateurs try tap. Done wrong, it can be a horrendous calamity of noise. Im not particularly a fan of tap, but can appreciate a well executed routine.
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Post by viserys on Feb 21, 2017 6:28:23 GMT
I...feel like that's a gross exaggeration. Maybe just all the ones I've seen. It does seem to be a thing, though - I couldn't fathom a reason for the tap number in this, other than it being a Broadway musical and Broadway musicals traditionally have tap dancing in them. I don't know, maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind for it yesterday. Am feeling a bit grumpypants at the moment.... I didn't bother with the cinema screening since I had seen it live on Broadway, but I would agree that Newsies left me underwhelmed as well. The dancing was great, yes, but the story is so typically Disneyfied bland and twee. I can't remember many details now, but I know I was annoyed by the oh-so-cute kid on crutches (wasn't he actually called Crutchie?). The story of the newspaper boys and their strike, the harsh living conditions in NYC at the time etc. just didn't feel well served by the typical Disney approach to soften down the edges and make it cute and family-friendly (I have the same problem with Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame). I think Disney is better when they do big cheery fairy tales like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast or even darker fairy tales like Lion King and Bambi, that are set among animals. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 21, 2017 6:41:11 GMT
the oh-so-cute kid on crutches (wasn't he actually called Crutchie?). He was. Specs is the one with the glasses, Racer the fast one, and Little Dick - oh wait... |
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Post by kathryn on Feb 21, 2017 8:57:58 GMT
The story of the newspaper boys and their strike, the harsh living conditions in NYC at the time etc. just didn't feel well served by the typical Disney approach to soften down the edges and make it cute and family-friendly (I have the same problem with Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame). I think Disney is better when they do big cheery fairy tales like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast or even darker fairy tales like Lion King and Bambi, that are set among animals. Yes, I think this was ultimately my problem with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 9:05:25 GMT
I didn't see it (I'll be honest I forgot it was happening!) but it sounds like the kind of Disney that does nothing for me- I don't mind the animal-oriented fairy tale types, but the softened down 'real' stories irk me. Give me a singing lobster any day!
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Post by anita on Feb 21, 2017 10:00:07 GMT
I hate Disney.
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Post by noboiscout on Feb 21, 2017 12:58:29 GMT
I can understand those who were underwhelmed by this. I can see that whoever edited the filming wanted to bring the viewer in to the action rather than have it look as if they plonked a camera in the stalls and just filmed front on. You do miss the panoramic view of a stage full of actors, and you do miss out on the spectacle element of the choreography. But - I loved it - I loved the camera shots from above and the close-ups. I loved the choreography and the songs. And as for Jeremy - and it is difficult to be objective as he is darned cute - but his timing and acting was stunning. He really lived and breathed the role and you could see every facial tick and expression - he certainly has stage presence. And yes, Kara Lindsay and the rest of cast were great. I'm sure it will be out as a digital download - even though I would love to have a DVD version.
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 23, 2017 17:54:55 GMT
I see they've added some repeat screenings of this at Vue cinemas this Sunday if anyone missed it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 12:59:35 GMT
I see they've added some repeat screenings of this at Vue cinemas this Sunday if anyone missed it. London, Leeds, Norwich, Plymouth & Portsmouth. Nothing North West, guess the demand wasnt there. Shame. |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 10, 2017 21:08:41 GMT
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Post by Michael on Apr 10, 2017 21:10:32 GMT
Just got an email from Disney: That's my day made  Edit: anthony40 beat me to it by 1 minute... |
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but thank you.
