Chess in Concert
by Hugh Wooldridge
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Actor: Adam Pascal, David Bedella, Idina Menzel, Josh GrobanDirector: Hugh Wooldridge
Brand: Unknown
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Color, DVD, Explicit Lyrics, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 145 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-06-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Reprise Records
Movie Reviews of Chess in Concert
Movie Review: Buy one of the 1980s CDs instead
Summary: 2 Stars
Warning: this is not a dramatic production. This is a concert, in which some of the singers pretend to act. Most of the space, and much of the camera time, is given over to the chorus and the orchestra; the singers with roles have a tiny sliver of space in which to sing, move around, even gesture--but not act. They don't emote; they don't really engage each other. Sort of like opera, but without the sets. I don't really see the point of putting it on DVD; there's very little to look at.
I suppose it should've been clear from the title. I'm just glad I got it through Netflix instead of buying it. I'll stick with my copy of the CD from the Broadway production.
Summary of Chess in Concert
Starring multiplatinum artist Josh Groban, Tony-winning Idina Menzel (Wicked) and Tony nominated Adam Pascal (RENT), Chess In Concert revives the eclectic yet wonderfully pop 1984 concept album featuring the music of ABBA's Bj?rn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and lyrics of Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Evita). Recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2008, this spectacular Chess In Concert - introduced by Rice and with the 50- piece City of London Philharmonic and 100-voice West End Chorus - finally fulfills the promise of the popular cult musical.Music Video & Concerts DVD Video
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