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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jun 3, 2021 17:08:27 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2021 17:09:55 GMT
I'm on the waiting list for a preview next week.
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Post by Marwood on Jun 3, 2021 19:43:52 GMT
I’ve got a ticket to see it next Wednesday in Croydon.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 3, 2021 19:44:16 GMT
Preview for me next Friday!
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Post by alison on Jun 3, 2021 19:46:13 GMT
Next Friday for me as well, although I'm on the waiting list for the Sky preview on Monday.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2021 14:41:09 GMT
Just got a cancellation for Wednesday preview.
Can't remember the last time I went to the flicks.
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Post by ncbears on Jun 7, 2021 15:38:06 GMT
Here are the first 8 minutes - with an out of place small bit at the beginning of Nina saying listen to the block which is not part of the first 8 minutes.
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Post by marob on Jun 7, 2021 16:24:32 GMT
A bit too much needlessly fast editing for my taste, but looks pretty good.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 16:55:59 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻
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Post by fiyero on Jun 7, 2021 17:05:49 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻 I’m at a preview tonight, got here nice and early so in the Premier seats! Glad I left work early |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 17:08:27 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻 I’m at a preview tonight, got here nice and early so in the Premier seats! Glad I left work early Same! I’m enjoying the luxury of a headrest and the quality of the upholstery 😆 |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2021 17:33:49 GMT
Good advice. When I go on Wed I'll get there early and smile nicely.
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 7, 2021 17:40:34 GMT
I am attending a preview on Thursday. I am expecting this to be popular so I will get there early
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 20:15:43 GMT
Overall I really enjoyed this. It has been filmed and put together beautifully.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 7, 2021 21:47:31 GMT
Preview on Thursday, I hope. I know the rule is to be there very early as they overbook and a lot of people with preview tickets get turned away.
Last year, I had a ticket for one of the early screenings, which turned out to be the day after theatres/cinemas all closed. So that was really disappointing. Had I attended, I wouldn't have been allowed to talk about it, but as it didn't go ahead I presume I can mention it!
One of my favourite musicals so I hope the big screen version does it justice (and that the cinema gets a decent appreciative crowd in, not just people wanting a free film).
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Post by fiyero on Jun 8, 2021 9:40:01 GMT
Preview on Thursday, I hope. I know the rule is to be there very early as they overbook and a lot of people with preview tickets get turned away. Last year, I had a ticket for one of the early screenings, which turned out to be the day after theatres/cinemas all closed. So that was really disappointing. Had I attended, I wouldn't have been allowed to talk about it, but as it didn't go ahead I presume I can mention it! One of my favourite musicals so I hope the big screen version does it justice (and that the cinema gets a decent appreciative crowd in, not just people wanting a free film). Both me and a friend at another screening estimated the screen was at 1/3 capacity and then maybe another 1/3 didn’t turn up. I’m sure they didn’t turn anyone away, though I got there 45 minutes before to be sure. No adverts or trailers either. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 8, 2021 10:55:03 GMT
Preview on Thursday, I hope. I know the rule is to be there very early as they overbook and a lot of people with preview tickets get turned away. Last year, I had a ticket for one of the early screenings, which turned out to be the day after theatres/cinemas all closed. So that was really disappointing. Had I attended, I wouldn't have been allowed to talk about it, but as it didn't go ahead I presume I can mention it! One of my favourite musicals so I hope the big screen version does it justice (and that the cinema gets a decent appreciative crowd in, not just people wanting a free film). Both me and a friend at another screening estimated the screen was at 1/3 capacity and then maybe another 1/3 didn’t turn up. I’m sure they didn’t turn anyone away, though I got there 45 minutes before to be sure. No adverts or trailers either. Thanks, good to know I don't have to rush! And even better news that there are no trailers. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 8, 2021 15:20:30 GMT
No adverts and trailers. Now thats my kind of film.
Do we get a questionnaire after? I've never been to a film preview before.
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Post by saral on Jun 8, 2021 17:57:42 GMT
Trailers are often my fave bit of the visit. I've never had a questionnaire before
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Post by danb on Jun 8, 2021 18:58:41 GMT
I went to a preview of ‘Cabin in the Woods’ a few years ago and was so elated at what I’d just seen that I couldn’t form words or sentences. I just kept saying ‘unicorn’ and ‘merman’ to the woman trying to question me. She wouldn’t let me take it away and write it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2021 0:07:54 GMT
I've never had a questionnaire at a preview screening, as the films editing has usually been completed, but I have been to test screenings, which are usually held months before a release date and before the final edit is done.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 9, 2021 7:10:10 GMT
As I mentioned before this will be my first preview screening of a film so excuse me if this sounds daft but what is the point of them if they are not asking for people's views?
I understand a theatre preview as this gives the creatives the chance to tweet and change the show before press night but if a film is all ready for release what is the benefit of a preview.
I could understand if they invited people.who were active on social media so that they post and share to promote the film but I certainly don't fit into that category.
I'm really not complaining as thrilled to be able to see this film and before everyone else does but I'm just curious as to why they do them.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 9, 2021 7:38:56 GMT
I guess it's too late for this but for future reference....how does one get into preview screenings then? It seems a lot have for this and i'd not seen anything about it?
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Post by westendcub on Jun 9, 2021 7:53:32 GMT
Went to preview screening last night and absolutely loved it!
Saw 3 times at Charing Cross, so noticed the changes made from stage to screen but these were solid choices & made sense for cinematic appeal but still very much has the core and heart of the original stage production.
Both ‘96,000’, ‘Blackout’ (the nightclub) & ‘Carnaval Del Barrio’ are such impressive & epic ensemble numbers (truly some of the best on screen since ‘West Side Story’).
The plot remains thin but this is truly about the good and bad communities face, relationships & finding your place in the world that is it’s core so a simple plot drives it to focus on these themes.
This feels like a big musical cinematic hit (it’s so wonderful to see), can’t wait to go see this one again!
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Post by alece10 on Jun 9, 2021 8:36:18 GMT
I guess it's too late for this but for future reference....how does one get into preview screenings then? It seems a lot have for this and i'd not seen anything about it? I got an e mail from a company that I didn't really know of, they had this and also discounts on a few westend musicals. I can only guess it was via some mailing list. Guess they targeted musical theatre fans. |
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