Chess in Concert
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Movie Reviews of Chess in Concert
Movie Review: for the adventurous purist
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the soundtrack from the London production forever.My first was on vinyl,(a friend did an internship as a stage hand,just knew I would love it),quickly converted to cassette,then to cd.
Still,I have always wanted a visual reference.Always seemed to be a day late and a dollar short in aquiring the video,then saw this version. Read some of the reviews,I think I was predisposed to not be thrilled with the music,but still wanted the visual(and to be honest had a gift certificate) so took the plunge. Well,it's worth it! At first I kept hearing my old soundtrack overlaid,but was quickly captivated.It's still the same wonderful music,just has visual punch,also makes the plot clearer than just the old sound track.I realized that it's along the lines of new tricks for old dogs,LOL,new voices,a couple changed lyrics. I even have some new fans on the bandwagon,my Mom,(watched from the perspective of a PBS special)my sister,anything with Josh Groban is up her alley,(funny she snarled her nose at the original cassette blaring in my car),co-workers that wanted to know what I was humming and or singing. So if you loved the music and can accept change(dare a little) this is the DVD for you! I won't be ditching my original but this is a great addition. Now I'm off to get the audio version,which will be converted to MP3,then to flash drive,then who knows what?
Movie Review: DAZZLING AND QUITE SPECTACULAR
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally a concert that makes justice to one of the most underated musicals of all times. A flop when it opened in Broadway, CHESS is and always will be a most beautiful loser, containing a wonderful score and terrific songs. I had always wanted to see this show. This DVD gives the opportunity to all of us who did not see it live on stage to get a clear idea on what it is and what may become on stage. After seeing it the doubt comes whether this is a concert or a full-scale theatrical production. The thing is that there's acting, costumes and choreographies, which makes it closer to a theatrical staging rather than a recital. The production is simply awsome and the interpreters...well, silly would be to praise Josh Groban 'cause he simply does not need any presentation, being one of the best singers in the world at present. The rest of the cast, to Groban's standards: simply magnificent. The orchestra and the impresive choir rounds up a show that will linger forever in your minds. By any means, don't miss this: just the experience to watch it at least once pays the price of this priceless, unique and marvelous show.
One last thing: the box brings a detailed account on the history of the musical written by Tim Rice and a complete summary of the plot, besides, it has english subtitles.
Movie Review: Chess is simply one of the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Grobanite, I must admit that I mainly bought this DVD because of Josh Groban's involvement in it, but that is not to say that the other performers don't deserve credit for a fantastic, very well done show! Chess In Concert is nothing short of an amazing production! Everything from the costumes to the props to the amazing cast pulls you into the story and keeps you there until the very last curtain call. As Anatoly Sergievsky, Josh Groban's performance is nothing short of amazing. He owned the role throughout the show, and he made it all his own. Idina Menzel and Kerry Ellis are given a glorious moment to shine during a duet of "I Know Him So Well". Josh Groban's heart-wrenching version of "Anthem" literally brings me to tears. There are simply too many shining moments in this production to list them all here, but this is one DVD that no Grobanite or theatre lover should be without. I wasn't there to see this one personally, but the immense special effects and the sheer power of the performers' voices made me feel like I actually was.
Chess is one of those shows that grabs you from the first moment of Act One, and doesn't let you go until the curtain has fallen at the very end!
I am so glad I bought this DVD, and I know you will be too!
Movie Review: I LOVE THIS CONCERT!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit I'm a Josh Groban fan (okay, okay, yes, I'm a Grobanite). I am also an ABBA fan from waaaaaay back when. I also happen to love Rent and although I have never seen Wicked, I own the soundtrack. I remember One Night in Bangkok being performed by Murray Head back in the 80's blaring on my car radio often. So, I'm pretty primed for this musical. I enjoyed the concert setting and the bare bones approach to the performance. There was no need for extravagant sets, everything you need for the story to be told was right there on the stage with the musicians, the chorus and the star performers. Josh Groban has admitted in many interviews that I have read that he wanted to do musical theater. With this performance, I'd say he succeeded immensely and I will buy tickets to see him in concert as well as on stage in another musical production like Chess. All the star performers and I do mean ALL the star performers were flawless in their singing and acting. I heartily recommend this to anyone who thinks they may enjoy this. I watched it with a friend who never heard of the show and he was blown away by the concert as well.Movie Review: Great Production of a classic concept album
Summary: 5 Stars
tThis production was mounted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this well-balanced concept album. The score includes symphonic, edgy rock music and pop ballads. The production features a stellar cast, headlined by Josh Groban, to whom has been entrusted the work's best ballad. He does not disappoint. I read a moronic comment in another customer review suggesting that Groban should "pretend that he's struggling through a bridge or fighting for a note." Well, Mr. Cowboy, Groban is a professional fully up to the task he has undertaken. Try not to take the term "critic" so seriously and to makeobjective substantive comments. Groban does indeed sail through a difficult role and his acting is natural. Adam Pascal("Rent") shows great personality and stage presence performing the album's biggest hit "one Night In Bangkok,"which he sing/talks and dances with the chorus. The rest of the cast is grand standouts include Marti Peller as the Arbiter(referee), who gets to sing the line "Don't try to tempt me, there's no hope, I don't like women and don't take dope." and David Bedella as the sinister Soviet Molokov