Miscellaneous Movie Musings

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2007, 12:08 PM

Well, turns out I was unimpressed by the original cast recording. I liked only a 2 or 3 of the songs. Worse, listening to the songs did not convey the story to me one iota, which I find a failing in musical theater. They didn't even really convey much about the characters to me, but that perhaps is dependant on the theatrical context I didn't have.

Also, I'm not a prude ... but the constant use of swear words bothered me. They seemed to me to be an overcompensation attempt at modernity for a tale that takes place in the 19th century. I thought that choice was stupid. Not offensive, just stupid.

I had to go to Wikipedia to get a plot synopsis so I could have some context for the songs, and the plot is a collection of sophomoric soap opera staples.

If it were not for Babette's high praise and recommendation, I would write Spring Awakening off completely.

Stan4dSteph · 08-23-2007, 12:34 PM

I may rent The Lives of Others this weekend. I meant to see it in the theater, but never got to it before it closed here.

Gemini Cricket · 08-23-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I may rent The Lives of Others this weekend. I meant to see it in the theater, but never got to it before it closed here.

I like the director's name: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Best. Name. Ever!

08-23-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, turns out I was unimpressed by the original cast recording. I liked only a 2 or 3 of the songs. Worse, listening to the songs did not convey the story to me one iota, which I find a failing in musical theater. They didn't even really convey much about the characters to me, but that perhaps is dependant on the theatrical context I didn't have. Also, I'm not a prude ... but the constant use of swear words bothered me. They seemed to me to be an overcompensation attempt at modernity for a tale that takes place in the 19th century. I thought that choice was stupid. Not offensive, just stupid. I had to go to Wikipedia to get a plot synopsis so I could have some context for the songs, and the plot is a collection of sophomoric soap opera staples. If it were not for Babette's high praise and recommendation, I would write Spring Awakening off completely.
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08-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#2
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I may rent The Lives of Others this weekend. I meant to see it in the theater, but never got to it before it closed here.
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