Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in "Mamma Mia?"- Page 2

[iamchanging9]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#25

Posted: 1/5/11 at 6:18pm

DId they want Cher for Donna or Tanya? Personally I think she would've been better suited to play Tanya. Christine Baranski was great, though.

...everyone was doing the mambo and drinking golden cadillacs...

[Moneyspider]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#26

Posted: 1/5/11 at 6:30pm

I thought it was amusing and appropriate to the material. Most film adaptions of musicals require strong vocals but I think Mamma Mia could get away with it, if only for the lulz.

[beautywickedlover]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#27

Posted: 1/5/11 at 8:01pm

"Most film adaptions of musicals require strong vocals but I think Mamma Mia could get away with it, if only for the lulz."

Pierce's performance got bad reviews from almost every critic. I imagine if critics heard Audrey's actual singing in "My Fair Lady," they would have given her bad reviews, but not as bad as Pierce's.

[sabrelady]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#28

Posted: 1/5/11 at 9:04pm

I recall disecting this ad nauseum when the movie first came out.
He is not as bad as many make him out, he is never actually off key for example. I was more surprised they didn't let Colin Firth sing more than that tiny bit in "Last Summer" as he actually has a pleasant voice and has sung in other movies.

I actually liked "When All is Said and Done"- tho the reverie song "Last Summer" is my favorite out of this melange.

[Eris0303]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#29

Posted: 1/5/11 at 9:15pm

I was more surprised they didn't let Colin Firth sing more than that tiny bit in "Last Summer" as he actually has a pleasant voice and has sung in other movies.

Agreed
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[EponineAmneris]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#30

Posted: 1/5/11 at 9:28pm

Because his performance was raw and real and perfect.

Besides it's not like the "score" to this fun show is Sondheim or something that requires a "voice."

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[PiraguaGuy2]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#31

Posted: 1/5/11 at 9:34pm

I know that they purposely cast actors in the Broadway production who don't have unbelievable voices to contribute to the "karaoke" feel of the show.

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[Boq101]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#32

Posted: 1/6/11 at 2:20am

PiraguaGuy how does that explain the last few donnas? or judy kaye? more than capable singers.

[ClapYo'Hands]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#33

Posted: 1/6/11 at 2:32am

I loved him.

[JP2]

Why did they decide not to dub Pierce Brosnan's singing in MAMMA MIA?#34

Posted: 1/6/11 at 2:32am

Did someone compare him to Depp? Depp may not have a great voice, but at least you can listen to him and not cringe.

Brosnan made my ears bleed.

BLEED I SAY.