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The Five (2016)

Amazing!

[10/10 · 13 May 2020]

I'm so sorry that it had to come to an end. This was well written, well acted and a complete homerun! I haven't seen anything like this before, where I was entertained, intrigued and emotionally touched. Every character had depth - I highly recommend .

Grease Live! (2016 TV Movie)

Truly wonderful! Grease is still the word!

[10/10 · 31 January 2016]

I had just graduated from high school when the movie Grease was released in 1978. I have watched the movie at least 20 times and have seen a Broadway production. This has been my favorite for so long and I am absolutely blown away by what I just watched over the last 3 hours. The talent was amazing. I feel that they paid tribute to the original, but actually made it better with a few minor changes. Vanessa Hudgens was perfect as Rizzo and Julianne Hough was a close second as Sandy. It was great to see Didi Cohn, the original Frenchy. I am giving 10 stars because I was completely amazed by the show, but I do have to mention one negative. It is my opinion that Aaron Tveit, who played Danny Zuko was miscast. His singing voice and his acting were significantly less appealing than the rest of the cast. His dancing was great, though. I also think he looked too old for the part. The sets were amazing. The choreography was sensational. I want to see it again!

Rock of Ages (2012)

seriously Mr Shankman?

[1/10 · 15 June 2012]

This movie completely missed the mark. Adam Shankman took a fun, feel good Broadway musical and turned it into a overblown star studded fiasco. It is a COMPLETE sin, that Constantine Maroulis, who brilliantly played Drew on Broadway, was given a minuscule cameo role instead of being able to portray on the big screen the part that was the true heart and soul of the story. Seems like an obvious slap in the face to a talented performer who made the Broadway musical so successful. Also, what about the Germans? As anyone reading this review would know, I am not a fan of Adam Shankman. I, however, did hope that he would stay true to the story. It is my opinion that Mr Shankman took the story, gutted it & bedazzled it with big names - but it left me feeling empty.