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A chorus line

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bearofnothingness · 20/08/2016 21:40

Just bought this on dvd and love it so much! reading online says they film does not live up at all to the stage version.

Any thoughts?

One singular sensation....

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Crispsheets · 20/08/2016 21:42

I've seen both...im not a huge fan as I think it's really dated. But some great songs.

bearofnothingness · 20/08/2016 21:44

oh :(* am a bit behind the times

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motherducker · 20/08/2016 21:47

Oh I love chorus line! Yes of course the film is a bit dated (those flashback scenes with Michael Douglas- wowsers), but it's still great and I don't think the songs are dated.

I saw it when it was in the west end last..maybe 4 years ago?? It was incredible, very stark and a completely different piece to the film but still great, and quite moving.

motherducker · 20/08/2016 21:49

There's a great documentary about the Broadway revival of the show called "every little step", it was on Netflix at one point but not sure if it's on there now.

SnotGoblin · 20/08/2016 21:50

Absolutely love it. I think the film stands up really well. Was lucky enough to see the stage version in London almost 4 years ago now.

GinIsIn · 20/08/2016 21:54

I saw the stage version at the London revival a few years ago too. Agree that the stage version is definitely better but either way it's just not my favourite. Some of the songs are great though!

Crispsheets · 20/08/2016 21:56

It was the guy from EastEnders in the Palladium version.
At the ballet I love. Makes me cry.

Looking forward to Rent at Xmas

CotswoldStrife · 20/08/2016 22:12

Left the theatre and called the doctor for my appointment to buy ....

Love the film, never seen the stage show and would like to. May have to look the DVD up myself now. I can do that, that I can do!

Boolovessulley · 14/10/2016 21:16

I saw it at the Palladium as well. I loved it. I think it is definitely a marmite show, you either love it or hate it.

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