Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: October 25, 2008 (Japan) / April 17, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009
Plot 411: A documentary about the casting for a Broadway revial of A Chorus Line.
Review: This was a great documentary for theater lovers. It used archival footage of the 1970s cast performances and interviewed all the people who were involved back then. The film also followed the lives of several people auditioning to be in the new show. It revealed the gruesome process of auditioning and the cuts from 3,000 to the final cast. It was inspiring to see people who so passionately love what they do that they're willing to risk it all. This type of drive in the face of constant rejection is amazing. I cannot fathom how or why they choose to live their lives and constantly be judged by strangers. They willingly subject themselves to this psychological and emotional upheaval, which definitely make them strong people. What the doc failed to do was feature any kind of petty catfighting that I can only assume would develop among close competitors. The lack of any kind of bitchy attitudes may or may not be realistic.
Movie Release Date: October 25, 2008 (Japan) / April 17, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009
Plot 411: A documentary about the casting for a Broadway revial of A Chorus Line.
Review: This was a great documentary for theater lovers. It used archival footage of the 1970s cast performances and interviewed all the people who were involved back then. The film also followed the lives of several people auditioning to be in the new show. It revealed the gruesome process of auditioning and the cuts from 3,000 to the final cast. It was inspiring to see people who so passionately love what they do that they're willing to risk it all. This type of drive in the face of constant rejection is amazing. I cannot fathom how or why they choose to live their lives and constantly be judged by strangers. They willingly subject themselves to this psychological and emotional upheaval, which definitely make them strong people. What the doc failed to do was feature any kind of petty catfighting that I can only assume would develop among close competitors. The lack of any kind of bitchy attitudes may or may not be realistic.
Watch It: To see the inner workings of a Broadway show and hear some of the best songs.
Skip It: Because it'll make you want to see a show ASAP and unless you're in NYC that'll be tough to do.
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