It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
#0It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:01pmHas anyone seen this movie? Is it worth renting/buying? I LOVE the Who's concept album. So, what dost thou say?
FabalaCohen
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/04
#1re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:04pm
If you're curious, I'd recommend renting it.
However, the film version is very weird, badly acted, overly symbolic, and just bad. Roger Daltry is extremely creepy in the film, and there's a lot that was changed in the movie from the album.
But Eric Clapton's scene is very well done, and I consider it the best part of the movie.
#2re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:06pmhave you heard the broadway cast album? Is that good or should I just stick with THE WHO'S version?
FabalaCohen
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/04
#3re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:11pmI've heard bits on BWW Radio, and I've liked what I've heard- esp. in "Sally Simpson" where they have Sally sing in it. However, my main exposure has only been the original concept album, which my little sister LOST the first CD of...grr...
wildcat
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/04
#4re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:14pmIf you've ever seen a Ken Russell movie, you'll be ready for the excessive visuals, the psychadelic images that often seem to have nothing to do with the material. Don't expect a clean cut rendition of the show by any means. It's an experience.
VeuveClicquot
Broadway Star Joined: 11/2/04
#5re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:17pm
A bunch of us were discussing this here yesterday:
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=712459&dt=011605024352
#6re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:19pmyeah the movie is tres awkward. but if u get the chance go see the show. They r too different things.
J LA
Understudy Joined: 12/13/03
#7re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:25pmI love the original album and any live album (Join Together 1989 tour is excellent) of "Tommy". The Broadway cast recording is very good, but it's not rock. The movie was weird but worth seeing if you like The Who, Elton John and Eric Clapton.
#8re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 11:14pmForget the movie and get the OBC recording.
maybethistime
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
#10re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/17/05 at 11:28pm
Oliver reed and Ann-Margaret are not only bad casting choices, they really destroy the score.
The only thing in that movie worth watching is Tina Turner.
Other than that, prepare to fall asleep.
jczelyph
Broadway Star Joined: 10/21/04
#11re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:28amI bought the movie soundtrack last year and hated it and completely wrote off Tommy as a bad show too. But then I happened to find the OBC online for like $3 and I couldn't resist. I like the OBC a tonne more than the movie so you should buy the OBC if you like the movie at all. IMO, it's better.
#12re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:38am
If you love the Who's album, def see the film. Ann Margaret was nominated for Best Actress for it!! lol
I LOVE the OBC.
Feodor Sverdlov
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/21/04
#13re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 9:21am
That would be: Ann-Margret
The film was something of a happening, when it was released in theaters in louder than loud "Quintaphonic Sound". I thought Ann-Margret and Oliver Reed were excellent in it.
#14re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 9:38am
Just be sure and take some drugs before you watch the movie.
Trust me, it'll make sense then.
Feodor Sverdlov
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/21/04
#15re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 10:01amLOL, JohnPopa. Actually, I believe than Mr. Ken Russell had taken quite a few while making that film.
J LA
Understudy Joined: 12/13/03
#16re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 11:28amAnn-Margaret was nominated for an Oscar for that? OMG! Maybe the nominating committee had taken drugs (really good drugs) before seeing it. Or maybe 1975 was a really bad year for movies:)
peggysawyer
Swing Joined: 1/11/05
#17re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:46pm
I really hated the movie.
It ws strange and confusing.
I do not reccommend it
#18re: It's a Boy Mrs. Walker, IT'S A BOY!
Posted: 1/18/05 at 6:24pm
the movie is worth watching just to see ANN-MARGRET wallow in chocolate and beans 
"do you think it's alriiiiiiiight ... to leave the TOMMY with ken ruuuuusseeeell? ..."
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