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Post by andrew on Sept 18, 2016 23:17:02 GMT
I must be honest, I don't really know (like Billy Elliot) whether it's a good thing or not for this show to be filmed and released in cinema and DVD. Would it really still be worth then seeing the tour live afterwards? Shows like Imelda Staunton in Gypsy I understand as it was a limited run and an iconic(ish) performance that probably won't be done again (except for the Broadway rumors) I'm of the opinion that we should be seeing more recordings of shows that have closed, although I take your point that it's odd before an impending tour. I can't wait to get my hands on this. |
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Post by chrisorsomething on Sept 19, 2016 5:56:17 GMT
Just wish it was Tanya Manalang. I'll bet there is a pro-shot of her produced too - they usually do a run with the alternate as the practice run to get the shots right etc. Now THAT I'd love
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Post by ncbears on Sept 23, 2016 3:53:02 GMT
Just back from the US screening. This was filmed more like a film - than a film of a stage production. Lots of cross-cutting. Lots of close-ups. There was a lot of work done editing this film. Indeed, midway through I thought, there is no need to do a full length movie, because this "feels right". Some sequences lost some of their impact (a filmed helicopter just isn't as cool as a live helicopter). Some of the choreography got lost (The Heat is on in Saigon; Morning of the Dragon and even What A Waste (Bangkok)). Biggest improvement was that Tamsin Carroll didn't look 20 years older than Alistair Brammer as she did on stage! Biggest complaint - a five minute interval between acts, but a ten minute interval from finale to the start of the gala. And of course, as this was in the US, we didn't get ice cream.
But, it was just spectacular.
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Post by chrisorsomething on Sept 23, 2016 6:21:37 GMT
Thanks for sharing this, it sounds like a feature length EPK!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 23, 2016 6:28:33 GMT
Biggest complaint - a five minute interval between acts, but a ten minute interval from finale to the start of the gala. And of course, as this was in the US, we didn't get ice cream. How odd. What did people do? Just sit there? What happens in the gala gala and how long does that go on for? I can see my (less musical theatre enthusiastic) friends feet shuffling and watch-glancing if it's all very drawn out. What was the total run time? |
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Post by ncbears on Sept 23, 2016 12:03:21 GMT
In our theatre, for the interval, they didn't turn the lights up at first - but I and others dashed to the restroom. When I got back, the lights were on. There was a countdown slide -but it just said "Act Two will start in Two Minutes" or "One minute". For the longer 10 minute wait, people did just sit and chat (some may have been using tissue to wipe their eyes). Total run time was, I think, 2:45 or so.
Oh, and the final camera shot for the end of the show (not the gala) was really really well done.
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Post by danb on Sept 23, 2016 15:12:35 GMT
Odeon are listing it at 187 minutes all together. £12.50 though? In 2D?  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 15:16:35 GMT
I'm going to pre-order the DVD pn Amazon. Can't wait to see it. I loved it when I saw it in the West End
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 23, 2016 16:33:25 GMT
Odeon are listing it at 187 minutes all together. £12.50 though? In 2D? Long time isn't it! I might take sandwiches  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 16:55:10 GMT
For Phantom's 25th in the cinema we got an interval...
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Post by Kenneth_C on Sept 23, 2016 18:20:29 GMT
Just back from the US screening. This was filmed more like a film - than a film of a stage production. Lots of cross-cutting. Lots of close-ups. There was a lot of work done editing this film. Indeed, midway through I thought, there is no need to do a full length movie, because this "feels right". Some sequences lost some of their impact (a filmed helicopter just isn't as cool as a live helicopter). Some of the choreography got lost (The Heat is on in Saigon; Morning of the Dragon and even What A Waste (Bangkok)). Biggest improvement was that Tamsin Carroll didn't look 20 years older than Alistair Brammer as she did on stage! Biggest complaint - a five minute interval between acts, but a ten minute interval from finale to the start of the gala. And of course, as this was in the US, we didn't get ice cream. But, it was just spectacular. I saw the cinema screening last night, too, after having seen this production in the West End last year. The extensive use of close-ups, cutting, superimpositions, split screens, etc. took some getting used to. Right at the beginning, for example, I kept expecting a good long shot of the whole "Dreamland" set. Never got it. In fact, you could probably count on two hands the number of times you see a "standard" stage view in the whole presentation. I agree that it does affect your assessment of the sets & choreography, but that is offset somewhat by providing an even-more-intense view of the performances. I think this cinematic approach also has the benefit of not adversely affecting future theatrical productions (touring, NYC, whatever) and is more likely to drive business to productions, instead of taking it away. (That Cameron Mackintosh sure is a sly one....) Like the Phantom or Les Miz 25ths, this presents someone with a somewhat different experience than they'd get from a live, staged version. Once I understood that, I was able to relax and just let the music, the images, and the performances wash over me. And, yes, it was just spectacular. |
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Post by lou105 on Sept 23, 2016 21:49:55 GMT
... £12.50 though? In 2D? That's cheaper than Vue or PictureHouse.. |
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Post by whygodwhytoday on Sept 23, 2016 22:13:59 GMT
I'm so pleased their is a recorded version of Eva's performance, which personally I find superior to Lea Salonga's. Don't get me wrong (Miss Saigon is my favourite musical) I ADORE Lea, but I find Eva stronger both vocally and in terms of acting.
I hope this ushers in a new fan base for Miss Saigon... It delights me to know that over the next 50 years there will be young theatre geeks watching this cast and falling in love with this show.
Good investment Mr Mackintosh.
xxx
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Post by ali973 on Sept 24, 2016 13:29:47 GMT
Is there a filmed version of the final performance speeches and curtain calls as well? I could swear someone said that they will be featured. I'm just selfishly and vainly trying to know if there's any chance of me in it because I was in the front row on the closing.
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Post by Paul on Sept 27, 2016 11:02:13 GMT
Anyone going to see this in the cinema in Belfast?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 18:47:31 GMT
Rachelle Ann Go is reprising Gigi on Broadway.
And the dvd and bluray seem to have been removed from Amazon...was just about to preorder it, and its no longer listed.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 29, 2016 19:09:00 GMT
Happy to hear about the lovely Rachelle Ann Go. And the guy they've cast as Thuy is fiiiiiineee...
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Post by spendleb on Sept 30, 2016 12:54:32 GMT
... £12.50 though? In 2D? That's cheaper than Vue or PictureHouse.. and I paid £14.50 in Showcase Luxe |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 30, 2016 16:03:44 GMT
That's cheaper than Vue or PictureHouse.. and I paid £14.50 in Showcase Luxe £18.50 Manchester Odeon premier |
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Post by Musicality21 on Sept 30, 2016 20:46:02 GMT
There's a video just gone up on YouTube of Jeremy Jordan singing Why God Why. They seriously need to cast him as Chris on Broadway - what a voice!
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 30, 2016 20:48:29 GMT
And the dvd and bluray seem to have been removed from Amazon...was just about to preorder it, and its no longer listed. Oh no....will be gutted if they don't eventually release a DVD of the filmed version! |
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 30, 2016 22:14:25 GMT
Booked to see this at my local Odeon. The trailer looks fantastic. I saw the show several times at the Prince Edward and just love it. Cannot wait to relive the experience from a different angle and enjoy the score once more.
I do hope they release the DVD at some point too.
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Post by anita on Oct 1, 2016 9:13:57 GMT
I preordered the DVD ages ago & have noticed it's gone fro Amazon but they haven't contacted me about it so here's hoping it will still be out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 15:24:50 GMT
I was so excited about the DVD  |
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Post by loureviews on Oct 1, 2016 17:12:03 GMT
Blast. I preordered this too. Luckily I have the end bit with the original cast members from when it was on YouTube.
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