CURSED CHILD Reviews — Page 2

BroadwayConcierge said: "The script is really not as bad as somesay. Sure, there are a few eye-rolling lines here and there, and Part 2 gets to be slightly derivative in parts, but the text is overall quite strong. I was truly emotionally overwhelmed by the climax of Part 2, and only strong playwriting can make me feel that way. Of course, theproduction itself is what really delivers, but I'm always a bit irked when people say that the script is so much inferior. It's really not."

I’m curious to hear yours (and everyone else’s) opinions on the revelation that

Granted, it had been at least a year since I’ve read CC, so maybe it has more significance than I remember.

Corky, I’ve never thought about it in those terms but you’re so right. Fan Fic is a good description.





CorkySt.Clair said: "

BroadwayConcierge said: "The script is really not as bad as somesay. Sure, there are a few eye-rolling lines here and there, and Part 2 gets to be slightly derivative in parts, but the text is overall quite strong. I was truly emotionally overwhelmed by the climax of Part 2, and only strong playwriting can make me feel that way. Of course, theproduction itself is what really delivers, but I'm always a bit irked when people say that the script is so much inferior. It's really not."

I’m curious to hear yours (and everyone else’s) opinions on the revelation that

Granted, it had been at least a year since I’ve read CC, so maybe it has more significance than I remember."

Jarethan said: "HAs there EVER been a show that seemed quite so 'critic-proof' as this one?"

Any solid show with good word of mouth is critic-proof.

Will be interesting how the reviewers will balance reviewing the show with keeping its secrets, especially given that the first review out of the gate mentions something that I think was avoided by most (all?) in the previews thread. I specifically avoided the thread once I sorted tix, so can't say if that remained the case.

Musicalslover said: "This show does not need critics at all. It did not need the Olivers it got. The fact its got both . Means prices will remain high. NYT has already reviewed the London Production"

Skipping over the most important bit, which is that the show is very entertaining and delivers what people want from it... I think the Scorpius Malfoy track really was the best part of it, which was not in the books at all (unless he was in the epilogue of the last one?)/

I've not read any of the books but I have seen all the films. TBH I couldn't tell you a single thing that happened in any of them, they just kinda washed over me, but I absolutely loved this play.

I thought P1 was much stronger than P2 and that they kinda 'shot early' with P1 having all the best bits, but I still thought it was great. My excitement at the end of P1 was palpable!

I didn't really have a problem with the script, I thought it was fine for what it was and it was actually quite moving in parts. My only gripe would be that there is a bit too much story in one play and that there are a few too many cliffhangers/reveals, but that was the only thing that kinda bugged me.

There was only one revelation I didn't really understand that seemed to get a big sigh from the audience, but I can live with that as it wasn't integral for me to enjoy the rest of the play.

Variety is positive: "shows us the true magic of great storytelling"

http://variety.com/2018/legit/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-review-broadway-1202757827/

Updated On: 4/22/18 at 08:48 PM

I really want to know who the dumbass "Top Broadway Designer" is who asked "Can somebody tell me what the hell is going on?" at the performance Robert Holfer of The Wrap attended. More below:

The Wrap's eye roll inducing review:

https://www.thewrap.com/harry-potter-cursed-child-broadway-review-rowling-john-thorne/

^ As always BroadwayConcierge, I couldn't agree more with you. I only felt compelled to post it to call out the Designer who would be so unprofessional to ask such a thing at a press performance they were probably attending for free.

EW.com is positive, giving it an A grade and calling it a "theatrical marvel," "conjuring the impossible on Broadway."

http://ew.com/theater/2018/04/22/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-broadway-review/

Deadline is positive: "a marvel, a shape-shifting play that effortlessly incorporates music and choreographed movement, classic storytelling and fresh perspectives."

http://deadline.com/2018/04/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-broadway-review-j-k-rowling-jack-thorne-1202367117/

perfectliar said: "You don't like what the review has to say, so it's not worth anyone else's time? FFS."

Have you read it? It hardly says anything beyond being condescending and pointlessly contrarian. No substance.