The Terminal

[iluvtheatertrash]

The Terminal#0

Posted: 7/9/05 at 2:39pm

Call me crazy, but...

I know that I've never been a fan of movie-become-musicals. I just think it's unoriginal.

However, after rewatching The Terminal (Speilberg's airport film starring Tom Hanks) I couldn't help but think what a beautiful musical this would make. There are so many opportunities for song.

Anyone else agree?

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[XOsweet_dancerOX]

re: The Terminal#1

Posted: 7/9/05 at 2:44pm

i think it would interesting. I can see your point and how it has originality and uniqueness about it. A man stuck in an airport as a song. I think that is a very thought out idea.

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[manders]

re: The Terminal#2

Posted: 7/9/05 at 2:44pm

I'd love it!

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[musicnmath]

re: The Terminal#3

Posted: 7/9/05 at 2:48pm

simple set...lots of different kinds of characters...each with their own story...I like it! I liked the movie too :)

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[Swiftynifty15]

re: The Terminal#4

Posted: 7/9/05 at 3:19pm

That sounds like a great idea for a musical. I do want some original Broadway shows as well, but I do like the idea for that.

[munkustrap178]

re: The Terminal#5

Posted: 7/9/05 at 3:21pm

I don't know...I thought the movie was terrible...

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[apdarcey]

re: The Terminal#6

Posted: 7/9/05 at 4:34pm

i'd kind of like to see it as a ballet, done by matthew bourne. Updated On: 7/9/05 at 04:34 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: The Terminal#7

Posted: 7/9/05 at 4:37pm

Thinking more about this, I can't help but think it would work better as an opera, completely sung-through.

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[mandy2loveRB]

re: The Terminal#8

Posted: 7/9/05 at 5:04pm

That could be interesting, but I have to second Munk..I thought the movie was not so great.

[ashley0139]

re: The Terminal#9

Posted: 7/9/05 at 5:36pm

I didn't enjoy the movie too much. Although I suppose I could see it as a musical. Not that I would see it...

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