DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Musical - News & Discussion Thread — Page 11

Sutton Ross said: "Because he looks way too old to beplayinga teenager.

So did the entire cast of Grease but nobody cared. This isn't a Marvel movie, so it's not expected to make billions at the box office but I think it will be more popular than you think, and Ben Platt is a massive draw if selling out Radio City Music Hall is any indication. People relate to this story, obviously, considering how well it has done on Broadway."

Grease and DEH are two different types of movie musicals. If I am going to be preached at for 2 hours in a movie theatre, I think it should at least be done in the most realistic way possible.

I certainly agree Ben Platt has more "star power" than many other Broadway stars, but I think the film could have been just as successful without him starring in a role he should no longer be playing (in any medium).

jlindsey865 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Exactly. I hope it's a big ass hit and the people bitching about it here and on Twitter? Have the BEST time shouting into the abyss of nothing!"

Living in a world without constructive criticism, discernment, and opinions would be the type of abyss of nothing into which I would be shouting."

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and being bitchy and mean.

jlindsey865 said: "DAME said: "jlindsey865 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Exactly. I hope it's a big ass hit and the people bitching about it here and on Twitter? Have the BEST time shouting into the abyss of nothing!"

Living in a world without constructive criticism, discernment, and opinions would be the type of abyss of nothing into which I would be shouting."

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and being bitchy and mean."

Agreed. Most of the people in this thread objecting to the trailer have been neither bitchy or mean."

On Twitter they have been awful . I am not a Twitter regular . Never got into it. I guess this is partly why.

DAME said: "jlindsey865 said: "DAME said: "jlindsey865 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Exactly. I hope it's a big ass hit and the people bitching about it here and on Twitter? Have the BEST time shouting into the abyss of nothing!"

Living in a world without constructive criticism, discernment, and opinions would be the type of abyss of nothing into which I would be shouting."

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and being bitchy and mean."

Agreed. Most of the people in this thread objecting to the trailer have been neither bitchy or mean."

On Twitter they have been awful . I am not a Twitter regular . Never got into it. I guess this is partly why."

Most of the posts I'm seeing on Twitter are people discovering what the plot of Dear Evan Hansen actually is and being either grossed out by it or surprised it's not about a gay teenager who broke him arm. They are rather entertaining!

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and being bitchy and mean.

Exactly. Which 90% of these responses absolutely are. But, it's BWW so of course.

If I am going to be preached at for 2 hours in a movie theatre, I think it should at least be done in the most realistic way possible.

Totally. Yep. But here's a secret that people bitching about it don't seem to realize...you don't have to see it if you don't want to. If you think a movie is going to "preach at" you then don't buy a ticket. Simple.

God you're right. People who are so miserable they have nothing else to do but be bitchy and horrible about a film they haven't even seen it. Imagine that sh*t.

Sutton Ross said: "God you're right. People who are so miserable they have nothing else to do but be bitchy and horrible about a film they haven't even seen it. Imagine that sh*t."

What shocks me is that you act as if you expected no one on a theatre message board to mention the horrible wig or how Ben Platt looks too old to play this role on film...

jWhat shocks me is that you act as if youexpected no one on a theatre message board to mention the horrible wig or how Ben Platt looks too old to play this role on film..."

My only issue is that it seems to be nearly the ONLY things people are mentioning/discussing. Plus some people seem to be glomming on to this to finally unleash whatever animosity they already had toward DEH, Platt, P&P, etc. It’s hardly Cats-movie level creepiness…

And people have griped about way things like costumes, make-up, special effects, etc. have looked in trailers forever, only to have less of an issue when the end result is seen. Film marketing firms regularly brighten, speed up, kick up contrast, and otherwise tweak footage for trailers, making things look more garish or brighter than in the actual film; it’s easier to follow fast trailer edits when the shots are brightened. Doubt the interesting (haha) hair will change, but guessing his visible makeup/concealer won’t stand out nearly so much. (Hoping?)

Updated On: 5/19/21 at 03:35 PM

jlindsey865 said: "Sutton Ross said: "God you're right. People who are so miserable they have nothing else to do but be bitchy and horrible about a film they haven't even seen it. Imagine that sh*t."

What shocks me is that you act as if youexpected no one on a theatre message board to mention the horrible wig or how Ben Platt looks too old to play this role on film..."

Thank you.

Musical Master said: "I think we can all agree that the trailer wasn't even close to the Salvador Dali horror that was the trailer to Cats..."

110%.

DEH will be infinitely better film than Cats.

Although, videos I've accidentally made of the inside of my jeans pocket when forgetting to lock my phone are infinitely better than the Cats film.

Though a bit conflicted about the trailer, not conflicted at ALL about the poster - PHENOMENAL!

Alex Kulak2 said: "Not gonna lie, it's a pretty good poster. Good use of empty space, the gradient in the title going from blue to white to emulate the sky. Not crazy about the text of the letter, but it adds a layer of mystery, I guess."

The poster is well designed w/ the exception of the text of the letter, in my opinion.