I was actually surprised that this show wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. Thanks to MTV i watched it the other day, and actually found it tolerable. At some times enjoyable. I think the only reason i was able to handle it was because i've seen the movie so many times so i knew exactly what was going on. There are little differences you would only notice if you've seen the movie a lot, but overall it's pretty well done. Has it's funny moments. A good lighthearted musical. Not on the level of Hairspray, but something fun to watch.
The cast is pretty decent. Not the best singers ever, but good enough for those with sensitive ears. I don't think that I would pay $65 for a ticket on broadway, but if it comes on MTV again i would suggest watching it. It's not a total chick musical. The songs are upbeat and actually fun to listen to. I haven't gotten the soundtrack, but i would suggest that if anything. I know lots of people like listening to the soundtracks before they see the show, but for this particular one it would be a good look if you've seen the movie before. Again, it's almost an exact copy of the movie so there's no real need to see the show when you can watch the movie and then listen to the sound track.
Funny thing, when it aired on MTV those chicks from The Hills didn't look at all impressed. Maybe just cause they were focusing too hard to read their cue cards, but i dunno. MTV did this to try and raise awareness of musicals because this show was clearly not selling. But if they really want people to get interested in broadway they should at least show a good show. Maybe Rent or Spring Awakening. Maybe even Hairspray since the movie just came out. Good shows aimed at a young generation. Maybe MTV will try that. I'd actually like to see those agin without having to pay for it.
Unless you're a huge broadway fan and will go see anything, i wouldn't say spend the money on tickets. Maybe if they have student rush, or lottery tickets.
Monday, November 5, 2007
American Gangster: Jay-Z
Ok, so i think we can all agree here that Jay-Z did it right this time around. He's put out a solid album, one of the better rap albums to come out in a while, and we can totally overlook Kingdom Come. In my opinion, he pretty much showed Kanye how to do a rap album. This is jigga man at his best, and surprisingly Diddy putting in some strong work for the first time in years.
It's almost like Jay-Z took similar ideas that Kanye had for his albums and just did them 10x better. I mean, we all know he's a better lyricist but who knew he could be this much better. His goal for this album was to take it back to the streets and show us something real and raw. The only thing i can really hate on is again the incorporation of Lil' Wayne on a track. I don't understand why people keep putting him on their records, because he's the worst rapper ever. But if you look past that, you got a real winning album here. He took a breather from Kingdom Come, and just went back to do what he does best.
Plain and simple, great album.
It's almost like Jay-Z took similar ideas that Kanye had for his albums and just did them 10x better. I mean, we all know he's a better lyricist but who knew he could be this much better. His goal for this album was to take it back to the streets and show us something real and raw. The only thing i can really hate on is again the incorporation of Lil' Wayne on a track. I don't understand why people keep putting him on their records, because he's the worst rapper ever. But if you look past that, you got a real winning album here. He took a breather from Kingdom Come, and just went back to do what he does best.
Plain and simple, great album.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
American Gangster: Some thoughts
So I haven't been this hyped for a movie since Snakes On A Plane, which we all know was legendary. But this time around with American Gangster i don't think i was necessarily disappointed, but it wasn't at amazing as i thought or hoped it would be. It was definitely an excellent movie, but not in the same league as The Godfather as far as mobster movies go. My only issue with this was the quick back and forth sequences between Denzel's character and Russell Crowe's guy. It was like watching 2 different movies for a while. But once they got on the same track the movie really took off and you fully get taken in to everything.
This movie definitely had its strong points, showing Denzel as a serious American Gangster. I won't spoil them, but some scenes were reminiscent of Training Day in the amount of ruthlessness and craziness going on.
Something you have to admire about the character Frank Lucas is just how he kept everything going. I mean, for someone who never went to school he surely played the game like a business school. Sounds cliche, but he definitely learned the game well from the school of hard knocks.
Something we all expected from this was 2 powerhouse acting jobs. Denzel definitely gave us something serious, as he usually does. Russell Crowe played more of a supporting character, just because they didn't really focus on his character as much, but i think i'm just partial to his performances. I always like him in movies. I'm also always impressed at how well he pulls off different accents, being a guy from Australia.
Overall i'd say it was a really good movie. Definitely a strong 3/4 stars, and worth the 10 bucks. Though, as it is with most movies, i would've preferred to see it without thugs in the theater. Even in Delaware they come out on friday nights to disturb the rest of us who actually want to listen and enjoy a movie. But i'd say go check it out, thug free if you can.
This movie definitely had its strong points, showing Denzel as a serious American Gangster. I won't spoil them, but some scenes were reminiscent of Training Day in the amount of ruthlessness and craziness going on.
Something you have to admire about the character Frank Lucas is just how he kept everything going. I mean, for someone who never went to school he surely played the game like a business school. Sounds cliche, but he definitely learned the game well from the school of hard knocks.
Something we all expected from this was 2 powerhouse acting jobs. Denzel definitely gave us something serious, as he usually does. Russell Crowe played more of a supporting character, just because they didn't really focus on his character as much, but i think i'm just partial to his performances. I always like him in movies. I'm also always impressed at how well he pulls off different accents, being a guy from Australia.
Overall i'd say it was a really good movie. Definitely a strong 3/4 stars, and worth the 10 bucks. Though, as it is with most movies, i would've preferred to see it without thugs in the theater. Even in Delaware they come out on friday nights to disturb the rest of us who actually want to listen and enjoy a movie. But i'd say go check it out, thug free if you can.
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