My Barefoot Review-Spoilers

I just went to see the revival of Barefoot in the Park. I had low expectations, not a big fan of non-musical plays. The first act was amazing. Amanda Peet, Patrick Wilson and the rest of the cast had great timing and were hilarious. Then there is a twist on the 2nd act, and it seems odd, the show is suddenly not funny anymore, and it turns sour. But the twist is leading to the conclusion of this amazing play by Neil Simon. Overall, amazing play, it brought me to tears at the end. Amanda Peet is a rising Hollywood star who proves more and more she is not only a pretty face. The whole cast was a delight. So was the show. Amazing play!!!

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Updated On: 2/18/06 at 07:39 PM

YEA! It's nice to know that audiences are enjoying what the critics did not.

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As most people know, I am not a movie fan. In fact, I HATE MOVIES!!!!!!!

Therefore, I have no preconceived notions of Amanda Peet and will view her performance objectively tomorrow.

Thank you very much.

Love,
Carla

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One never has to apologize for seeing a Patrick Wilson performance more than once.

Thank you very much.

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Overall, I enjoyed this production and thought Patrick Wilson and the rest of the cast did a wonderful job. The highlight for me was the last scene when, for the first time, I completely felt the emotional urgency of the story.

I was disappointed by Amanda Peet. Did you notice that she was screaming the whole time? - from her first line to the end of the play. You get used to it a little bit, but it remains annoying. The other actors projected nicely, while Amanda projected by screaming. Lines that she was actually supposed to yell to someone offstage, therefore, didn't sound any different. That was my main complaint about her. It obscured the rest of her performance and probably clouded some moments that could have been great if she was more soft-spoken. She also delivered some of her lines a little flatly.

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LOL, Sueleen, L O L!

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how many people were at the stage door-- did everyone come out and sign.. LOVE the show.. i cant wait to see it again-- thats interesting that you hear amanda well up there, i do think she screams but i was in the front.

awww yayyy and i love your quote i think its so true.. is that a picture with liza minelli?

Saw BAREFOOT this afternoon and absolutely ;oved it. Yes, Amanda does scream, but it's because she lacks real vocal training. I have a feeling that when she's been playing the role for a while, she'll actually be giving a solid performance.

Patrick Wilson is giving an incredibly fine performance. He's marvelous at delivering Simon's one-liners.

I'll be seeing this play again.

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You hate movies?

How sad ;_;

Nice to see a good review. Perhaps I shall see it.

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It was definately enjoyable.

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sorry, but what is "shod" ? and why shouldn't we review shows? i think any BWW user has as much credibility as Brantley or anyone else. By the way, there is a woman that writes for USA today, she was so mean to Amanda Peet and the entire cast, I'd say rude.

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Were those reviewers barefoot or shod. It makes a difference, you know.

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