| re: Could these reviews (and viewer comments) be so bad as to cause the show to not open? | |
| Last Edit: Delvino 09:08 am EDT 10/03/21 | |
| Posted by: Delvino 09:07 am EDT 10/03/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Could these reviews (and viewer comments) be so bad as to cause the show to not open? - ryhog 11:28 pm EDT 10/02/21 | |
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| As I noted above under the box office thread: the failure(s) of Evan Hansen will be analyzed for years, as per Bonfire of the Vanities and other projects that arrived DOA. DEH seems the biggest *unexpected* failure in decades: its theatrical pedigree ensured some artistic success; its low production costs made payback reachable rather quickly; and it featured A-list celebs in supporting roles to give an eccentric property mainstream recognition and legs. All of those factors failed to push the film over. And as we've all discussed, the film has made many people re-think the original's storytelling integrity. Though many reviews bemoan the translation-to-screen errors, just as many scrutinize the story anew, finding it unsavory from its first plot point. A contrivance that blocks willingness to suspend disbelief, and carves a protagonist we can't root for. Whether we all agree, that's the film's calling card this fall. That is the biggest shock, but might've been mitigated by an audience turnout that doesn't care about reviews. It's hard to imagine the impact of DEH's crash landing. Maybe the inevitable backlash will offset the vitriol. It's a genuinely complex flop, not easily pigeonholed by nailing one mistake. | |
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