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Summary: BETTE ITS HER GREATEST ROLE
Review: I bought this CD on a recommendation not knowing what to expect.Well, I was stunned by Bette Midler's performance. It's Rose's show of course. The supporting roles are good as well.
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Summary: Bette is great
Review: I bought this CD on a recommendation not knowing what to expect. Well, I was stunned by Bette Midler's performance. It's Rose's show of course. The supporting roles are good as well.
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Summary: Very competent production
Review: I enjoyed this production very much, however I do have some quibbles. Seeing the show in it's entirety onstage allows a certain momentum to be built up among the actors and the material. This film, while complete, seems to plod along from number to number with no emotional drive or flow. Midler has a great voice, and certainly LOOKS the part, but her "pop" singing style creeps through a bit to much for my taste. Also, the production design by Jackson DiGovia is greatly flawed. The film is BEAUTIFUL throughout. Problem: you never get a sense of the scrounging nature of Madame Rose. She may be clean, and she may project an attitude of superiority--but she lives in a VERY poor situation. There's no contrast to her, or the kids, in comparison to the world they inhabit.
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Summary: The New Gypsy: No Gimmick Needed!
Review: I have always been a "Gypsy" enthusiast. And this newest incarnation of the smash musical is truly something! With costumes by the legendary Bob Mackie, original broadway choreography recreated and a sensational performance by Bette Midler in the role of Momma Rose. Every song is delivered in a way that creates excitement and makes you wish it was always performed this well. The characters are alive and warm. Cynthia Gibb is versatile, funny and simply gorgeous as Gypsy. Her innocence brings you to the core of the musical, and contrasts it sharply with the driven, passionate and desperate ruthlessness of her mother. A true delight to watch, and an even more wonderful experience to own! Gosh, I really like this version of the show! Every production value has been recreated by the best in the industry. And the orchestrations have never been so brassy, sharp and puncuated! You will NOT regret THIS purchase!! Forget "Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, or White Christmas". This will become your favorite musical! =) -Jayson!
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Summary: TERRIFIC TALENT!
Review: I loved Gypsy from the first time I saw it advertised on television. Being a Bette Midler fan, I just had to see it, which I did and loved it! Gypsy is my favourite video (and movie) of all time and I think you should be proud of what a great hit you've achieved!!
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Summary: Terrific
Review: I was a little skeptical when I first saw this on TV. I couldn't imagine how the original stage or movie versions could be topped or even equaled. Well, I have to tip my hat to Ms. Midler and the cast. Everyone is superb! It makes me wish that more like minded performers would consider reviving some of the other great old musicals. IT IS possible to breath new life into a great classic. And at under $10, it's a steal!!
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Summary: Gypsy
Review: In this nonfictional story, a mother has made one of her daughters a star while the other is forced to play second string to her, having no apperant tallent. The favored daughter runs away and all of the chorus boys leave, so the mother is forced to make Louise, the untalented daughter, a star. They get booked into a burlesque theatre by mistake and the mother happens to overhear the boss saying they need a new stripper. Rose, the mother, volenteers her daughter to do the strip. She does and becomes a star. This story is amazing and the acting job done by Bette Midler is terrific. This is the best musical I have ever seen.
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Summary: entertaining
Review: perhaps i'm a little jaded, but i really loved the rosalind russell/natalie wood version the most. i've seen it on broadway with bernadette peters and angela lansbury and they were just ok. i've never seen it with the originator of mama rose, ethel merman, but heard she was phenomenal. this version with bette midler was entertaining, but didn't have that special something. i really believed rosalind russell more than any other rose that i've seen, even if she didn't do her own singing.
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Summary: Superb play finally in an accurate film adaptation
Review: The score of Gypsy is outstanding, and the book of such high quality that it could stand alone as straight drama. Unlike the previous screen version (Rosalind Russell starring), this one is true to the beautiful play. Unfortunately, despite Bette Midler's talent in areas where she herself can shine, her voice is not well suited to the score. Of course, anyone would find Ethel Merman a "hard act to follow" as Mama Rose, but Bette's voice tended to sound very strained. Acting is better than average for a film musical, and the overall presentation is enjoyable, but Bette's voice being unsuitable to the wonderful score is a disappointment.
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Summary: Fantastic!!!
Review: This classic, jazzy, all around min-blowing musical is brought back from the dead in a stirring rendition! Bette Midler is just fantastic as Mamma Rose. She will knock oyur socks off! And the girl who palys older Lousie is sexy and intriguing this cast is from heaven as well as this production!!!
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