#1
Posted: 3/17/05 at 9:58pm
Just bought the DVD. Before I watch it, what did you guys think of it?
#2
Posted: 3/17/05 at 10:00pm
I love Gypsy as a whole, so I find it enjoyable. Although Bette is truly horrible in the acting department. She's so campy and over-the-top. But it's pretty good nonetheless. And her vocals are fine.
#3
Posted: 3/17/05 at 10:03pm
I agree about Bette sounding good. I also agree about her bad acting. I don't get how she lost touch. Bette used to be so right on.
Now I wish I had seen Angela. I grew up with her recording and still love it best.
Now I wish I had seen Angela. I grew up with her recording and still love it best.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#4
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:32pm
I thought she was over the top, glorious, sexy, entrancing and absolutely wonderful as Rose. She received a richly deserved emmy nomination for GYPSY, and had received the emmy award the prior year for her appearance as Johnny Carson's final guest.
"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."
#5
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:34pm
'Although Bette is truly horrible in the acting department.'
You were expecting Streep?
The Divine Ms. M is truly fabulous, but she never was the subtlest of actresses!
You were expecting Streep?
The Divine Ms. M is truly fabulous, but she never was the subtlest of actresses!
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
#6
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:41pm
I agree. I loved Miss Midler in GYPSY. I am glad that it is finally out on DVD. I am a huge fan and I usually love her in anything. Would love to see her in MAME. I am not too crazy about Peter Reigert as Herby, though.
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#7
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:41pm
This was the first Gypsy I knew, so I still love it. Although, once I got exposed to the show more, nothing beats the OBC with Merm.
#8
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:41pm
robbiej, I agree with you one hundred percent......Not subtle acting, but what a honeycomb singing voice. She also brought a sense of joy to certain parts of the performance that are often not there.........I thought the divine Miss M was divine as Rose.
"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."
#9
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:49pm
Loved Bette, but Cynthia Gibb as Louise? What were they thinking?
#10
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:50pm
Don't get me wrong...it's not a prejorative.
I, myself, have never known a subtle moment as an actor.
I, myself, have never known a subtle moment as an actor.
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
#11
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:51pm
As you watch it, remember that Bette and her co-star Peter Riegert once lived together. Linda Hart (Mazeppa) was one of the Harlettes, Bette's backup singers, in the 1970's.
Also watch for all the great Broadway people: Michael Jeter, Andrea Martin, Christine Ebersole, Anna McNeely, Keene Curtis
Also watch for all the great Broadway people: Michael Jeter, Andrea Martin, Christine Ebersole, Anna McNeely, Keene Curtis
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#12
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:56pm
I just found Bette awful in the role (and I like her) - and it was so badly directed...here comes a musical number, Ms Midler - just step up to the camera lenz and forget everyone else is in the scene with you - stand center and belt your lungs out. sheesh....
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#13
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:58pm
^^ LOL. Sounds just like what Bernadette did. Ugh.
#14
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:59pm
I agree that it was terribly directed, but I found Bette to be fantastic, and much better than Ros Russell in the original, which in my opinion, is pretty unwatchable.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#15
Posted: 3/18/05 at 5:00pm
I think Roz's acting in the role was terrific, but there ARE those pesky songs that got in her way! :)
If only Judy could have done the movie -- it would have been brilliant!
If only Judy could have done the movie -- it would have been brilliant!
#16
Posted: 3/18/05 at 5:04pm
Mother's Younger Brother------ah yes..........the genius of Judy as Rose would have indeed been a gift to us all.
"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."
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