I know that folks rave about Robert Preston. He's one of my favorite actors from the 1962 version to Victor/Victoria he has one of the most remarkable voices and talents (not sure if he's still alive, but one can hope!).
Matthew is a talented performer. He's been in many movies and on Broadway. The version of Hill that he presents us is NOT Preston's, but does that make it wrong? Each performer approaches the role they take and places their own stamp on it. I liked Matthew's version very much. Then again, I do admit that I fell in love with him in Wargames and it's carried through everything he's done!
I started watching Marion and kept thinking--is that Lily St.Regis?? Lo and behold with the help of IMDB I discovered I was right that it was! Two stars of Annie (1999) in one movie. She's not Shirley, no. However she is doing exactly what Matthew is--putting her own touch on the role rather than imitating Shirley's! That is not a crime.
There are a few miscasts that stood out, yes. I know from my studies of histories all the things that are wrong, but that doesn't mean I can't just enjoy a movie for a few hours. The music is the same that I pop in the VCR ('62) and clean the house to because it invigorates me (I do this with several musicals, fyi). It's interesting to see a different director's take on it.
Over all, a nice few hours. Not Oscar winning, but nice.
*** out of *****
Matthew is a talented performer. He's been in many movies and on Broadway. The version of Hill that he presents us is NOT Preston's, but does that make it wrong? Each performer approaches the role they take and places their own stamp on it. I liked Matthew's version very much. Then again, I do admit that I fell in love with him in Wargames and it's carried through everything he's done!
I started watching Marion and kept thinking--is that Lily St.Regis?? Lo and behold with the help of IMDB I discovered I was right that it was! Two stars of Annie (1999) in one movie. She's not Shirley, no. However she is doing exactly what Matthew is--putting her own touch on the role rather than imitating Shirley's! That is not a crime.
There are a few miscasts that stood out, yes. I know from my studies of histories all the things that are wrong, but that doesn't mean I can't just enjoy a movie for a few hours. The music is the same that I pop in the VCR ('62) and clean the house to because it invigorates me (I do this with several musicals, fyi). It's interesting to see a different director's take on it.
Over all, a nice few hours. Not Oscar winning, but nice.
*** out of *****