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Brings the story to life brilliantly

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5 Aug 22nd, 2001 

15 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

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Great way of telling kids bible stories, great songs

Disadvantages:
The choreography isn't as good as the stage version

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This is, in my opinion, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's best film! It's a musical version of the Bible story of Joseph, and it brings the story to life brilliantly!

Joseph is one of 12 sons, and his father Jacob's favourite. So of course his brothers are jealous! But when his Dad gives Joseph a brilliant coat, it's the final straw. They sell Joseph as a slave, and tell their Dad that he's dead.

In Egypt, Joseph is sold to a rich man named Potiphar. Potiphar likes Joseph and vice versa, so he's soon made leader of the household. But after a fling with Potiphar's evil wife he ends up in prison.

However, Joseph has a knack for interpreting dreams, and one thing leads to another, and soon he's working for the Pharoah himself! (Who, by the way, is remarkably like Elvis!)

The whole film is made up of songs - I don't think there is any speaking at all! And they're great songs too! There are the cheery, catchy ones like "Joseph's Coat" and the sad, moving ones like "Close Every Door". Some of the lyrics are very funny, and the story is explained very clearly. The choreography is great, and the whole film is danced and sang very well.

Donny Osmond stars as Joseph (which I think is daft, as he's about 40 and Joseph's supposed to be around 20, but he's still good!) with Richard Attenborough as Joseph, Joan Collin's as Mrs Potiphar and Maria Friedman as the Narrator.

It's not as good as the stage version, particularly the choreography, but it's still great. I think this just a brilliant way of telling kids bible stories without getting them bored! It's a great film for all the family, I'd definitely recommend it!  

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angeleyes1802 13.10.2005 16:40

Great film - great memories

flipflopgirl 14.12.2003 12:03

i LOVE this film! isobel xx

purdy 22.08.2001 13:23

Ive got the video and its playing in Belfast in October - l'll be in the front row singing my heart out! Thanks Heather

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