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Moulin rouge is a musical admirers dream

Advantages: Great chemistry between main characters ,feel good film .
Disadvantages: The singing throughout the film can get a bit tiresome

In my opinion you must see the film if you like musicals, otherwise you might find the singing a bit off putting .At times the siniging can seem a bit over the top but in general this is what makes the film interesting.It is worth watching just to see the on screen chemistry between Ewan Mcgregor and Nicole Kidman they are a great pairing and seem to have good on screen presence allowing you to follow the romantic tale which is played out . The ...

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Review of Moulin Rouge (Special Edition) (DVD)

Bombay Dreams gets my Salaam

Advantages: Great special features, wonderfull songs, oppurtunity to see what goes on backstage and you get to see it without travelling.
Disadvantages: It does not compare to the full London experieance but it is a good substitute. No lyrics are included.

Having seen this show in London I immediatly fell in love with its bold mix of east and west musical traditions. Although the DVD can't provide all the romp of a London theatre visit it does provide an array of special features. There are backstage scenes and talks with the cast. Whether you have seen it performed live or not this DVD has alot to offer. A friend of mine who had not seen the live performance was quite disapointed that there were no ...
...translation was needed but he did confess that the DVD world still have worked as odd words needed translating. As a bollywood fan there was nothing new about the storyline or the style of songs. But A. R. Rahman is incapable of failing to ignite the listners imagination with his haunting music. The wonderful incorporation of classical raga's are beautiful to listen to. The performances by the cast are superb and work extreamly well on DVD. The ...

PJflora 08.11.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Salaam Bombay Dreams (DVD)

The dastardly deed deveated

Advantages: Comic opera, beautiful melodies, superb ensembles
Disadvantages: Cannot compare to a live performance

...DVD recording of Mozart’ opera, Le Nozze di Figaro (The marriage of Figaro, was recorded live in Zurich Opera House and subsequently released on 29th April 2002. The Opera is sung in Italian; subtitled in the DVD. The subtitles can be distracting and at times the repetitions making them slightly unnecessary. A copy of the DVD is available from Amazon for £26.95. There are no extras included on the DVD apart from a choice of languages for the subtitles. ...
...between Figaro (Carlos Chausson – under baritone), a valet and Susanna (Isabel Rey - soprano), a maid. Both work for the Count Almaviva (Rodney Gilfry - baritone) at his country estate in Seville. The count has given up his traditional right to sleep with any bride on her wedding night. Susanna, however, is his favourite servant and he considers revoking his decision. Susanna suspects his plans and conspires with her fiancé, the Countess (Eva Mei ...

MAFARRIMOND 11.07.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Le Nozze Di Figaro - Glyndebourne (DVD)

Ladies and Gentlemen...

Advantages: A must have for Doors fans
Disadvantages: Non fans may wonder what all the fuss is about

...programmes. These being 'Live at the Hollywood Bowl', 'Dance On Fire', and 'The Soft Parade, a Retrospective'. I will break all the sections up and give a brief summary of each (will anyone make it to the end?) Easier that way I think. First off though the DVD as a whole and the menus... TOTAL PACKAGE ------------------------ There are 3 hours and 5 minutes of stuff here. It seems like more. It's also one of those DVD's that you can dip in and ...
...than having to trawl through the whole thing. The menus are fairly straightforward. The initial menu lets you select the following: >PLAY ALL >LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL >DANCE ON FIRE >THE SOFT PARADE >BONUS MATERIAL >AUDIO (STEREO 2.0 or PCM) Play all is self explanatory. Followed by the 3 seperate programmes. The Bonus Material being a track from the Isle of Wight festival in 1970 and 'The Ghost Song' - More of which later. You can also ...

mongo_bongocat 09.05.2006 · Read full review
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Review of The Doors 30 Years Commemorative Edition (DVD)

HUGE JAM IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

Advantages: Variety / Very talented line up
Disadvantages: None

The Later series with Jools Holland picks up from where the Old Grey Whistle Test left off combining live studio performances with band interviews - presented by musician, Jools Holland. The series includes 'Later.. Louder' (which is punk and heavier rock), 'Ten Years Later' (bands popular in the 90's), and 'Cool Britania' (British artists). The 'Later.. Giants' covers the performances by artists who are literally 'Giants' in the business and without ...
...influential and occasionally some of the artists are Icons. What I enjoy most about Jools Holland, is the fact that he, himself, is a great musician, so the programme becomes like a jam session when he plays along with his guests. I think it would be amazing to meet Jools and play on his show, as the atmosphere is terrific - much like a great pub where all your mates have turned up to watch you play. The bands set up in a circle and get to interact, ...

LADYFUCHSIA 07.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Later With Jools Holland - Giants (DVD)