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Post by crabtree on Dec 27, 2019 10:49:13 GMT
To be fair, whilst the unzipping of Rebel Wilson is one of the most horrid and illogical sights ever committed to screen, The Gumbie Cat/Jennyanydots did always wear a big hooped overcoat that she discarded for her layered tassled outfit in the beetle tattoo.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 27, 2019 17:37:41 GMT
Well I am going to go against the grain as say that I really enjoyed the film. The last time I saw Cats was on stage with the original cast back around the time of the 1st world war. Thought it sounded absolutely glorious especially the Jellicoe Ball which is one of my top 10 favourite tunes. Just a couple of minor gripes like the mice not being in proportion to the cats size wise and the cameras filming more of the cats faces and upper bodies during the big dance scenes. Thought Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, and Steven McRae (who I had to look up) were brilliant and I even liked James Corden being himself. Slightly disappointed with Rebel Wilson who wasn't as good as she usually is. However the best bit of all was Robert Fairchild (is he now called Robbie?) who is a favourite of mine, and although he didn't have his own song, was in practically every scene so a big plus there. I've given it a 4 stars. 2 people walked out after about 20 mins but I think they were actually at the wrong film as they looked more action adventure than musical theatre types and 2 people walked in during the opening number and proceeded to turn on their spotlight on their phone to find their seat and stand in the aisle talking about what row they should be sitting in very loudly. For pity sake, there are about 3 hours of adverts and trailers before a film starts so no excuse for being there on time. We also got a trailer for Blyth Spirit with Judi Dench which looks marvellous.
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Post by peterbrook on Dec 28, 2019 8:45:46 GMT
Saw this yesterday,
As someone who loved the stage show, I was determined to see this film version whatever the critics said. OK, so the story was thin and sagged a bit in the middle of the first half. But the talent on display, both visually and aurally, was tremendous (including the orchestra which sounded great). The stand-outs for me from this highly talented cast were Judi Dench and Ian McKellen – two genius performers at the top of their game – and also the tap-dancing Royal Ballet principal, Steven McRae as Skimbleshanks the railway cat.
My advice is: if you liked the stage show, go along and see the film. Just sit back and let it entertain you.
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Post by horton on Dec 28, 2019 11:32:33 GMT
Has ALW made any comment of late? He seems unusually low-profile.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 28, 2019 11:46:30 GMT
I am surprised they haven't released the soundtrack
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 28, 2019 13:21:39 GMT
I was thinking about the soundtrack - and if it is taken directly from the screen version, it will sound very odd - the way they brought out certain voices in the mix when they were closer to the camera makes perfect sense in a visual presentation - but to just listen to it that way, it would be very, very disconcerting.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 28, 2019 13:27:51 GMT
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Post by anthem on Dec 28, 2019 13:41:47 GMT
Thanks, I think she means the full score rather than the highlights? Not sure.
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Post by duncan on Dec 28, 2019 13:45:30 GMT
2 people walked out after about 20 mins but I think they were actually at the wrong film as they looked more action adventure than musical theatre types That's says a lot about your prejudices.
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Post by d'James on Dec 28, 2019 14:33:01 GMT
2 people walked out after about 20 mins but I think they were actually at the wrong film as they looked more action adventure than musical theatre types That's says a lot about your prejudices. I’m glad you said it.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 28, 2019 15:31:42 GMT
Oh here we go again! Making something out of nothing and turning my words into something that is not true nor said.
Well that's the last nail in the coffin and has finally pushed me out of the forum. Happy 2020 everyone and goodbye.
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Post by horton on Dec 28, 2019 15:52:18 GMT
Um, looking back at the original post, that was what was said, wasn't it? Oh well.
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Post by crabtree on Dec 28, 2019 16:08:17 GMT
Listening to the highlights soundtrack, and the Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats is thrilling and the arrival of Deuteronomy is lovely but oh some of the others such as Rebel Wilson's song is pretty grimly performed.
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Post by anthem on Dec 28, 2019 16:41:41 GMT
Um, looking back at the original post, that was what was said, wasn't it? Oh well. It was said, but it is necessary or fair to dissect every throwaway statement to find fault and impute a maliciousness or meaning to it that wasn’t intended?
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Post by xanady on Dec 28, 2019 17:43:25 GMT
I,for one,really enjoy alece10’s comments so would be very sad to see this poster leave.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 28, 2019 19:12:18 GMT
Do we have a block poster button? Not for Alec but other people
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Post by isabel on Dec 28, 2019 20:12:10 GMT
Just back from seeing this. Went with an open mind, sadly it’s the worst film I’ve ever seen. The only redeeming feature for me is that “Victoria “ the white cat was good. Everything else 👎 I loved the musical, but this film gets a 👎 from me
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Post by crabtree on Dec 28, 2019 20:21:10 GMT
I've just watched the 1998 DVD, and rather love it. The post production team are a bit trigger happy with new digital effects, but at least we get to see the dancing and the costumes. Was the car always TSE !? I seem to remember the original being NAP 1 for John napier. Oh what a cast - I love Susan Jane Tanner as Jellylorum - the scene with John mills and her is beautiful. A good few names in that cast, and oh it looks so good, and is clearly directed. And Elaine popping up a few times as another cat. Do watch this and remember how wonderful the dancing was, and the make up and that set, so full of detail.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 28, 2019 20:49:40 GMT
Do we have a block poster button? Not for Alec but other people We absolutely do. FAQ number 17. www.theatreboard.co.uk/post/256470/threadSometimes people are really unpleasant without actually breaking the rules so do feel free to reduce their audience.
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Post by crabtree on Dec 28, 2019 20:58:01 GMT
Would we be surprised to see a new, revitalised tour go out next year?
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Post by viserys on Dec 28, 2019 21:10:42 GMT
Would we be surprised to see a new, revitalised tour go out next year? You may be getting what you wish for. BB Promotion here in Germany just announced a big new tour for late 2020 in English. They are owned by ATG now and last time Cats was here (though briefly only) it was the UK Tour coming over. So I wouldn't be surprised if this was another co-production to tour the UK as well as the German-speaking countries. Otherwise I wouldn't know why they'd do it in English.
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Post by justfran on Dec 28, 2019 22:26:14 GMT
I,for one,really enjoy alece10’s comments so would be very sad to see this poster leave. Totally agree. There has been too much sniping recently and people taking offence to innocent comments that others are making. Yes this board is for discussion and difference of opinions but not to the point that others are feeling bad and leaving the board. It’s hardly a pleasant environment then is it.
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Post by d'James on Dec 28, 2019 23:48:48 GMT
I,for one,really enjoy alece10’s comments so would be very sad to see this poster leave. Totally agree. There has been too much sniping recently and people taking offence to innocent comments that others are making. Yes this board is for discussion and difference of opinions but not to the point that others are feeling bad and leaving the board. It’s hardly a pleasant environment then is it. Yes, but also people should think before they post. As someone who has always struggled in public spaces for fear of being judged on their appearance, that type of comment doesn’t help. Theatre has a bad reputation for being snobbish and we should want to change that.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 29, 2019 8:32:24 GMT
Totally agree. There has been too much sniping recently and people taking offence to innocent comments that others are making. Yes this board is for discussion and difference of opinions but not to the point that others are feeling bad and leaving the board. It’s hardly a pleasant environment then is it. Yes, but also people should think before they post. As someone who has always struggled in public spaces for fear of being judged on their appearance, that type of comment doesn’t help. Theatre has a bad reputation for being snobbish and we should want to change that. And do you feel you are being judged now? As I see you have deleted your earlier post. To those who didn't read it, it was very bitchy
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Dec 29, 2019 12:21:07 GMT
Totally agree. There has been too much sniping recently and people taking offence to innocent comments that others are making. Yes this board is for discussion and difference of opinions but not to the point that others are feeling bad and leaving the board. It’s hardly a pleasant environment then is it. Yes, but also people should think before they post. As someone who has always struggled in public spaces for fear of being judged on their appearance, that type of comment doesn’t help. Theatre has a bad reputation for being snobbish and we should want to change that. I’d suggest you look at some of your own posts before giving this type of advice. I’ve found you to be unnecessarily confrontational at times. We all like a good debate, and like to hear differing opinions. But be kind! 😀
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Post by crabtree on Dec 29, 2019 13:00:17 GMT
can we move on from the catfight (duets by Rossini) and get back to talking about the movie. For all its' pros and cons, and there are plenty of both, it's lovely being reacquainted with the witty poems. 'And can you, as cats can, begin with a C?' is such a brilliant lyric, working on many levels.
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Post by irisjeregenboog on Dec 29, 2019 13:41:42 GMT
can we move on from the catfight (duets by Rossini) and get back to talking about the movie. For all its' pros and cons, and there are plenty of both, it's lovely being reacquainted with the witty poems. 'And can you, as cats can, begin with a C?' is such a brilliant lyric, working on many levels. Oohh only now when I see it written down do I get the brilliance of this lyric! I love Cats; I've seen the stage musical 3 times and I have seen the 1998 film countless of times. There were a couple of years I watched it every night (not completely, but an hour or so). It is one of my favourite musicals ever. I am curious about the film, but don't have an opportunity to go soon. Maybe in a few weeks, if it's still in cinemas then... I have very mixed feelings based on the trailer and the reviews, and I don't really want it to ruin the perfection of the stage production...
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Post by tom on Dec 29, 2019 14:33:12 GMT
I hope that if there is another tour coming that they don't change it too much to be like the film! I also do not want that boring new song in there either.
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Post by crabtree on Dec 29, 2019 14:59:42 GMT
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Post by sagiirl on Dec 29, 2019 15:19:42 GMT
Um, looking back at the original post, that was what was said, wasn't it? Oh well. It was but we all knew exactly what he meant. This constant bringing down of people is really not nice.
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