Pippin
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Movie Reviews of Pippin
Movie Review: Enduring Broadway Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
A confounding tale that ultimately works, Pippin charmed me in the Seventies and all over again recently when it was released on DVD. The songs are truly stunning, from the opening number "Magic to Do" to the classic "Corner of the Sky." Although the cast included in the filmed versions are not all the originals (especially missing John Rubenstein), the treatment is still strong and the songs transcend the genre. Who'd ever think Broadway would embrace a nusical about Charlemagne's son set in the Middle Ages? I loved it on stage and its great to revisit again on DVD.Movie Review: Ben Vareen, Ben Vareen, Ben Vareen
Summary: 4 Stars
There has never been and has to be a dancer/actor like Ben Vareen. Fred Astaire was a different style. Ben Vareen is beyond belief. If you've never seen him in his prime (He's 59 now), here's maybe your only real chance.
The show too has some great great songs. Its also philosphically a message about life and its pursuits. Best line: If I'm not attached to anything, I'll never be free" BUT you must see the show to fully understand (Think 'Being Alice' from Company too)
Movie Review: Pippin musical (Canadian TV version)
Summary: 4 Stars
Not the off-Broadway original from 10 years earlier, but not bad for what may be the only video version of this great musical you can get. William Katt is quite good in the title role, almost equaling the original's John Rubenstein both visually and vocally. Some dance numbers are woefully truncated and one song is entirely omitted, but Ben Vereen reprises his performance well and Chita Rivera is a show-stealer as the vampy "Fastrada."Movie Review: Manson trio
Summary: 4 Stars
The only compelling reason for me to view this video is see the Manson trio routine done by Ben Vereen and 2 female dancers, I was not disappointed and gave it a 5. The rest of the show is worth only a 1.
The dance routine titled Women had a burst of greatness. I was looking for something spectacular from Chita Rivera but the dance sequence was quite lame considering Chita's talents.
Movie Review: Hit and miss.
Summary: 4 Stars
The cast was a hit and a miss. Chita Rivera and Ben Vereen are wonderful. William Katt was wrong for the role, but he has the stage presence and personality to pull it off. I would like to see Pippin revived because the music is wonderful. It is still a joy to watch and I recommend it for musical fans.