Chess in Concert
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Adam Pascal, David Bedella, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban Director: Hugh Wooldridge Brand: WEA DES Moines Video DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Format: Color, DVD, NTSC Picture Format: 1.78:1 Running Time: 145 minutes DVD Release Date: 2009-06-16 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Reprise Records |
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Movie Reviews of Chess in Concert
Movie Review: Very Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I've been a fan of this musical since 1984. I know almost every lyric by heart, so I was looking very forward to this DVD.
I only had to get as far as Idina's first song to realize how disappointed I was going to be. For the life of me, I can't figure out why they chose her for this part. She simply does not sound good. It is is so awful for my ears that I haven't been able to get through the entire DVD - and I have had the DVD since release date - and don't forget, this is my favorite musical of all time (I only like rock musicals).
It's a shame that one woman's voice so irritates me that I can't even bear to watch something that, when done right, I absolutely love.
Adam Pascal irritates me, as well, but not nearly as much as Idina. Murray Head defined Freddy Trumper as a laid back, cool, character. Pascal brings to much power and rock and roll. He's too uptight.
The only reason this doesn't get 1 star is because the music is so darned good and because Groban does such a great job.