Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
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Movie Reviews of Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
Movie Review: Brilliant and Spectacular!
Summary: 5 Stars
Truly an amazing video filled with some of the most familiar and powerful Andrew Lloyd Webber songs. I was blown away from the start with Tina Arena's version of "Whistle Down the Wind," although can certainly agree with some of the other comments about her being a little too angry for that song. But, she is an incredible singer and an extremely classic entertainer. Donny Osmond's performance was perfect and I think the children singing backup were fantastic. I think this DVD should be called, "The diversity of Michael Ball." He was the brightest star in this entire ensemble and every song he sang was powerful and moving. His version of Gethsemane gave me chills, even though I think that it should be more true to the original rock version. It's amazing how he could hold his notes and sing the rest of the night. His version of "Vaults of Heaven" is outstanding! He really seemed to get into character and have fun with that song. Again, his voice was steady and powerful. I was able to see Ball in concert and he has been my favorite performer since.
I have already watched this DVD 3 times and it never gets dull for me. My only complaint about the DVD is that I really wish they would have not included Boyztown in the performances. They sounded OK, but in my opinion ruined the song, "No Matter What" with their boy band sound. The original London Cast version is 100 times better and actually has more meaning. I usually just pass over that one but the rest of the DVD is just amazing. This is the best DVD that I have seen in a while!
Movie Review: Bravo!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had bought this masterpiece of entertainment in VHS, here, at Amazon, some years ago, so it was no surprise to me the high quality of the show. But I was glad to see that even better sound/image quality was obtained with the DVD.
The scene (songs) of "Sunset Boulevard", by Glenn Close, would be enough to give 5 stars to the product. But then you add Elaine Paige (she was the first Evita I saw on stage, London/March 1979), and her performances of "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and "Memory", and you feel rewarded enough. But the parade goes on: Lottie Mayor, Michael Ball, Donny Osmond, Tina Arena, Boyzone, Bonnie Tyler, Marcus Lovett, even Antonio Banderas (not exactly my choice as the Phantom but still acceptable)... A big plus is Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and a tragic moment is Sarah Brightman trying to pass for a soprano. But not even the boring Julian Lloyd Webber justifies rating the Concert less than a 5 star spectacle. The DVD offers you the possibility of skipping such slippage...
Highly recommended for those who love musical theatre.
Movie Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
Summary: 5 Stars
For music lovers everywhere, this is the greatest compilation of music and entertainers I have ever experienced. Something for every one.Movie Review: Very Satisficied
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank you for the timliness of this order. I really like the DVD and highly recommend it to others.Movie Review: Glorious !
Summary: 5 Stars
I bougth this DVD three times because I had to give two as gift for family. Everybody loved it. Several memorable performances! Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard is the best!