Rodgers and Hammerstein's great music is the salvation of this 2001 movie.
For starters, Glenn Close was too old to play Nellie. Her singing voice can't be compared to Mitzi Gaynor.
Emile De Becque as played by the Rade person had no singing range at all. He was like dumbfounded in the part.
Some good acting is displayed by Lori Tam Chinn in the role of Bloody Mary. Her speech pattern works and is similar to that of Juanita Moore. Her singing of Bali Hai was inspirational to say the least.
John Kerr fared much better in the original movie. There was a certain depth to his performance which is missing in Harry Connick Jr.'s interpretation of the role of Cable.
Yet, the music and scenery transcends all. The original show and movie were definite achievements for facing racial prejudice. How original to depict prejudice via the musical route.
For starters, Glenn Close was too old to play Nellie. Her singing voice can't be compared to Mitzi Gaynor.
Emile De Becque as played by the Rade person had no singing range at all. He was like dumbfounded in the part.
Some good acting is displayed by Lori Tam Chinn in the role of Bloody Mary. Her speech pattern works and is similar to that of Juanita Moore. Her singing of Bali Hai was inspirational to say the least.
John Kerr fared much better in the original movie. There was a certain depth to his performance which is missing in Harry Connick Jr.'s interpretation of the role of Cable.
Yet, the music and scenery transcends all. The original show and movie were definite achievements for facing racial prejudice. How original to depict prejudice via the musical route.