Company: A Musical Comedy
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Movie Reviews of Company: A Musical Comedy
Movie Review: Excellent blu ray with a couple of flaws
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent disc, with a couple of flaws.
I think the absence of subtitles is particularly important here, because the singers' diction, while very good, is not as absolutely clear as it might be, or as it is on the original cast recording of COMPANY. And of course Sondheim's lyrics are tricky enough that at some point almost everyone is going to need subtitles to follow them.
Another reviewer has already mentioned a certain overintensity in the lead performer. I didn't notice that, but the singer who does "The Ladies Who Lunch" is overintense indeed. This is her decision, and the song is so famous for its mordancy that I can hardly blame her for overplaying its bitterness, but I think a touch of humor would have made the song better, and that finally it collapses under the extreme self-importance she imparts to it.
If the other critic and I are both right, this entire production suffers a little from its exaggerated seriousness.
Movie Review: Stunning Performances
Summary: 4 Stars
Honestly, I enjoy the recent influx of Sondheim revivals in chamber musical form. This was no exception to that. The performances were quite good and Raul Esparza was completely dominating in his performance of Bobby. I did have a few problems with some of the casting, but they were minor and the show was quite watchable. The final number, Being Alive, was enough to make you stand and take notice.
With that being said, some of the camera-work on this is what causes it to lose a star. Its difficult to capture the entire stage in a show like this, and there are parts where the entire stage is used. The DVD is well worth the price and a must-have for any fan of musicals. Sondheim's works are always worth viewing, and this is absolutely no exception.
Movie Review: Nothing Better than good Company & this is it ! ...
Summary: 4 Stars
When I think Sondheim I think "Company". Having seen various productions over the years including the original transfer from Broadway to the West End, I decided to pick my overall favorite "Company" by the actor paying the lead role of Bobby. This accolade definitely goes to Raul Esparza. The DVD is a reminder of this production I was so fortunate to catch on Broadway, and his rendition of "Being Alive" and the way it was staged, was one of the most thrilling closing of a show I have ever seen. It is difficult to recapture this on a DVD, hence only 4 stars, but for those that want to hold this mesmerizing magical moment for ever ... this "Company" is a MUST !Movie Review: Almost works!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have never seen this show performed live, but I wore out the original cast recording on vinyl and CD. I missed the full orchestrations, but having the cast play instruments was fun and worked well most of the time. I also thought Raul Esparza gave a very intriguing performance. My guess is it was a bit darker than Dean Jones or Larry Kert. Being Alive did not work for me - too screamy, as was Ladies Who Lunch. All in all, I prefer the performance of Company in my head, with Dean Jones and Elaine Stritch. I do think some of the dialogue is a bit stilted, but those songs - it doesn't get much better.Movie Review: In very good "COMPANY"
Summary: 4 Stars
The wonderful musical by Steven Sondheim.(COMPANY)
I missed it the first time around; don't know how,
but it is wonderful. It's so good that I've bought several
additional copies and given them to others to enjoy.
The music is amazing. As I say, how did I miss this when
it first appeared.?
Thank you Steven Sondheim for your creative genius.