Camelot (Broadway Version)
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Movie Reviews of Camelot (Broadway Version)
Movie Review: Camelot-HBO Broadway Version
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw Richard Harris perform onstage in Camelot 3 times in Boston. What a stage presence he had! When HBO aired this, I thought it was great and was hoping that someday it would be released for home viewing. I was thrilled to see that it was finally available. When I watched it, it was as good as I remembered. It evoked every emotion that I remember having while watching the stage performance. The Broadway version is so much better than the movie version. If you love Camelot, you will love this!Movie Review: This version could be the demise of a musical hit
Summary: 1 Stars
Richard Harris was too old for this staging and although he added the prologue it still didn't work. Meg Bussert as Guenevere is wooden and Richard Muenz as Lancelot is non-existent. The choreography is bland and the sets are over the top.
Recently, Michael York took on this role and again he was too old. Any revival of "Camelot" needs to cast someone like Leo Norbert Butz who like Richard Burton in the original cast was a young leading man with a future.
Be warned this is an awful production.
Movie Review: Worthy record of a worthwhile performance
Summary: 4 Stars
Many people were disappointed with the big-screen film version of Lerner and Loewe's "Camelot" and in truth is has some serious problems. This version, recorded from the Winter Garden theater's '80's revival, should come as a pleasant surprise to fans of the musical, in that it has clearer storytelling, excellent staging, and a wonderful cast (led by Richard Harris, who may be a bit old at this point to convey Arthur's youthful innocence and enthusiasm for the Camelot code). Missing from this production is the number covering Guinivere's clever and delightfully playful goading of her knights against Sir Lancelot in the joust: a pity, since it was one of the show's highlights. Meg Bussert is a beautiful and engaging Guinivere, and she sings with a power and skill Vanessa Redgrave (star of the film) didn't possess. Despite the stage-bound nature of this presentation, the sets are gorgeous, the performances are first rate, the color lovely, and the score is memorable (though not quite as thrilling as Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady" which may be the duo's most lasting legacy. This version stays true to the innocence and the integrity of the original play, in which Guinivere and Lancelot's affection was noble, not carnal--and it makes a world of difference in the tragic aspects of the finale. Fans usually agree that this version, despite the theatrical feature's opulence and glorious photography, is the one to own, and I can't say I disagree.Movie Review: Camelot (Broadway version
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been waiting for this particular version of Camelot since I saw it on Baltimore's PBS station a long time ago. It's the best!Movie Review: CAMELOT a childhood favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved CAMELOT from the first time I heard the Original Cast recording with Rciahrd Burton, Robert Goulet and Julie Andrews.
I knew Richard Harris could sing (MacArthur Park) but when you mention Harris people say "Oh yes, English Bob, UNFORGIVEN." Well, CAMELOT amazed me when I watched the DVD. I love the musical, and I am sooo glad that the rights were given to the production to film it on stage. A few things were cut..(thought they could get away with it, huh?) but it doesn't distract from the over-all great quality of the show! Buy it!!
Teri