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Summary: Buy the CD.....
Review: While the video and sound quality of this DVD is excellent, the acting and vocal talents of David Hasselhoff really make this one DVD worth not wasting your money on. I've known this show for years. I saw it pre-Broadway when the story and score were different and again on Broadway pre-Hasselhoff. This show can be SO much better.....buy with caution!
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Summary: Go Back to the Beach!
Review: It's time for David to go back to the beach! His pathetic attempt at portraying the dynamic character of Jekyll and Hyde was laughable as he butchered the score, showed very poor acting skills and held onto that perpetual look of confusion we've all come to hate.I was horrified at his deplorable "transformation" when Hyde makes his first appearance and was equally disappointed at his final transformation at the wedding. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I saw this version after hearing the pre-production album and visiting the website and after reading the novel, so I had some high expectations upon entering into the twilight zone that is David. And, I am sad to say that those expectations were smashed into a thousand pieces as I watch in agony as David was writhing on the stage like a toddler throwing a tantrum in a department store. I must say, that I have seen better high school productions. Perhaps I'm being a bit too brutal, but when compared to other's who have made the transition from TV to stage, I think David should have stuck to his taking cars and sub-standard beach plots. Sorry Dave, you just were not cut out for the stage, and please do the world a favour and STOP SINGING!
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Summary: David Hasselhoff is LOUSY
Review: I can't believe anyone would defend the "singing" and "acting" ability of David Hasselhoff. Jekyll/Hyde is a very demanding role, one which can make or break a show. Well, this poor show was definitely broken by Mr. Hasselhoff. It's such a shame because the rest of the cast is good, but Mr. Hasselhoff's presence just ruins this show. He is so cheesy that he actually made me laugh. I've had the pre-Broadway concept CD for several years and saw the touring show with Linda Eder and Robert Cuccioli. I was looking forward to seeing this DVD, but was sorely disappointed. Do yourself a favor, buy one of the CDs with the money you'd waste on this.
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Summary: What a waste of time!!!
Review: Seeing Cuccioli, Eder and Noll on Broadway took my breath away. Curiosity got the best of me and I PURCHASED Jekyll and Hyde....and then watched it. I am now ... poorer and wasted 2 plus hours of my life. The female co-leads were very good. Whoever decided to cast Hasselhoff, instead of begging Warlow or Cuccioli to step in should be fired. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but Hasselhoff killed this show. At least for me.
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Summary: What's that smell?
Review: OK I admit it. After being mesmerized seeing Cuccioli, Eder and Noll on Broadway and the brilliance of Warlow and Eder on the first recording of J and H..........my curiosity got the best of me and I (embarassed to admit it) bought the DVD. I am now $... poorer, Hasselhoff should be embarassed and curiosity killed the cat.
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Summary: Love it!!
Review: This is one of the best live tapings ever. Like some live tapings, it has sweeping cinematography. The only difference is that the cinematography really takes your breath away. You laugh, you cry, you see 8 people die. This Is the Moment is a true showstopper. I know that I sent a review a few days ago but this one didn't make it to my store. I loved how they played Facade during the credits. At least we weren't bored.
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Summary: Oh Where Oh Where Are the Voices
Review: Jekyll and Hyde is Frank Wildhorn's greates creation. I wasn't fortunate enough to see this play on Broadway but I have heard the soundtrack and was blown away. Not only was the music amazing, the story, the songs, and the voices! Where is Linda Eder? Not that Coleen Sexton did a horrible job as Lucy but the role was written especially for Ms. Eder, it only seems right that she should sing the part on the movie. Am I wrong?
And then there is David Hasslehoff. I bieleve thats all I have to say on that matter. With all the amazing voices in Broadway (i.e. Colm Wilkinson and Michael Crawford) they choose David Hasslehoff! What were they thinking? Bottom line people, its a great story with great music, but by the soundtrack and use your imaginations.
And for those of you who think I'm being harsh, buy the movie after you've heard Colm Wilkinson, Linda Eder, and Christine Noll. I all but guarentee that you'll agree with every word I just said.
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Summary: Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I thought that the musical was amazing. It was the best live taping I had ever seen in my life. The cinematography was thrilling unlike movies such as Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods which don't have any sweeping cinematography but then again, they aren't moving pieces. I was surprised that there was actually some comedy in the show. You can imagine what a shock it was to hear laughter. I loved the song, This is the Moment. My only regret is that David Hasselhoff didn't do a T.V. recording. If only I could get the DVD. Sadly, my mother is disgusted by the fact that 8 people (it's eight if you count Hyde) die. My complaints about this fabulous DVD are that it has no subtitles and the pictures on the trailer go by too fast.
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Summary: Career Advice Offered: Stick to Cars and the Beach
Review: I have good news and bad news. Having seen Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway with Mr. Hasselhoff, the good news is that I can report that this video reproduction is very true to the original stage production. The bad news is (also) that this video reproduction is very true to the original stage production!
Mr. Hasselhoff is more than an actor, he is a presence ... on the small screen, and particularly in those many situations in which he is required to remove his shirt and show off those pecs. On Broadway however, acting and singing talent generally must carry the day, and Mr. Hasselhoff is, unfortunately, devoid of both. Messrs. Wildhorn and Bricusse are worthy of MUCH better.
I can only say this to those who see this tape and stare in horror -- not at the story but at the terrible performance turned in by Mr. Hasselhoff: could be worse! You could have spent [amt] a ticket to see it up close and personal. My friend and I did, (got first row seats, too, unfortunately) and had to hide our faces in each other's shoulders as we shook with laughter during Hasselhoff's climactic scene, singing to himself as both Jekyll and Hyde. If he noticed us, we could only hope he thought we were moved to tears. (Well, actually, we were -- it was THAT funny.)
After the show I stopped in to Tower Records to pick up the original cast recording (to hear what the show actually should have sounded like), and the sales clerk there asked if I had seen it that night, and then expressed condolences. It had already posed closing notices, and according to this clerk, Mr. Hasselhoff single-handedly killed it!
So be warned -- this is excellent comedy material, but if you want the power, drama and impact of the original show, stick with the original Broadway cast recording on CD!
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Summary: Broadway Magic in your home
Review: Alright, I'll admit, Hasselhoff is by far not the best person to play the title role(s), but for someone who's whole career was made by Baywatch, he is believable enough in his role(s). Certainly, his few flaws should not be nearly enough to discourage anyone from taking show a musical so full of thrill, passion, and truly amazing music. All the rest of the cast is stellar, and lives up to the standards that can be generalized as "Broadway quality". Look, this is a great show, it's closed on Broadway (so you won't see this staging ever again), and you can take it home to watch as many times as you want, for at least half the price of a Broadway ticket. One other note: If you can, get the DVD version - since DVDs are optical and not magnetic like videotapes, sound quality does not degrade over time like in VHS tapes which are always subjected to influence of magnetic fields.
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