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re: What controversy? *nmi*

Posted by: Shakespeare_in_the_Dark 08:52 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: re: What controversy? *nmi* - chatter 08:46 pm EST 12/05/13

yeah, but the gal's absolutely charming in this sequence...

and as weak as this has otherwise been, thus far, particularly with all the missed beats in the pacing of the acting, it has kind of made the heart soar a couple of times; the Von Trapps traipsing, the sweep of the orchestra (when you can hear it)...


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So far

Posted by: tohshoo 09:03 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: re: What controversy? *nmi* - Shakespeare_in_the_Dark 08:52 pm EST 12/05/13

I want to love this but it's hard. The acting is horrible. I feel like everyone is just reciting their lines (Maria and the kids).

Also, the scene where Liesl comes through the bedroom window and accepts Maria's help doesn't work for me. Liesl didn't really put up a fuss about Maria's arrival. They all took to her immediately (no pranks pulled on Maria) so, it's not as touching when when Maria wins them over.

I want to say, "Well, they only had 3 months to put this together" but that is a long time! I'm kind of hoping for a Carol Burnett moment, where they all crack up and can't stop ;o) (just because it's live tv, not because I want them to fail, if that makes sense)


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re: confused

Posted by: SQ 09:11 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: So far - tohshoo 09:03 pm EST 12/05/13

I have only seen the musical once, so I don't remember.

This is the musical and not the movie.
Are there suppose to pranks?


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re: confused

Posted by: Alison 09:24 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: re: confused - SQ 09:11 pm EST 12/05/13

No, in the stage version they take to her right away. No pranks.


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re: confused

Posted by: Chromolume 10:41 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: re: confused - Alison 09:24 pm EST 12/05/13

Well, not RIGHT away. It takes them joining in to "Do Re Mi" before they really lose their skepticism about her.


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Stage vs. film

Posted by: tohshoo 09:37 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: re: confused - Alison 09:24 pm EST 12/05/13

Oh, good to know (stage version vs. film version). I didn't know they didn't play pranks. After watching the film for the last 40+ years, this version is hard to get used to.


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re: Stage vs. film

Posted by: SQ 09:41 pm EST 12/05/13
In reply to: Stage vs. film - tohshoo 09:37 pm EST 12/05/13

I saw the musical at Paper Mill, and it was odd getting used to.

I hope that the TV audience gives this one a chance. This is not the movie.

I give props to Carrie Underwood for attempting this.


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