Tag Archives: Musical

The Prom (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Glittering but passable

Posted on December 18, 2020 by kaist455

Netflix film “The Prom”, which was released on Netflix in last week shortly after being released in theaters a few weeks ago, is as lively and glittering as you can expected from a musical film directed/co-produced by Ryan Murphy. It … Continue reading →

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Trolls World Tour (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Here come more trolls

Posted on July 9, 2020 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Trolls World Tour”, which is an expected sequel to “Trolls” (2016), is packed with lots of colorful and fluffy stuffs in addition to various of types of music as required. During its first 30 minutes, I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Hamilton (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Indeed, it is as good as I heard from others

Posted on July 5, 2020 by kaist455

As I heard about the enormous critical and commercial success of a certain Broadway musical four years ago, I wondered about how it could be transferred to movie screen like some other successful Broadway musicals, and now here comes a … Continue reading →

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Guava Island (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little modest showcase starring Donald Glover

Posted on July 8, 2019 by kaist455

It took some time for me to see how interesting Donald Glover is. I came to notice this African American actor for the first time when he was one of the main cast members in TV sitcom series “Community”, and … Continue reading →

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Rocketman (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A typical but flamboyant biographical jukebox musical film

Posted on June 6, 2019 by kaist455

“Rocketman” is a typical but flamboyant biographical jukebox musical film based on the life and career of a man who has been one of the most successful musicians in our time. While it is often generic and predictable in terms … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins Returns (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Long time no see, Miss Poppins

Posted on February 16, 2019 by kaist455

“Mary Poppins Returns” is as delightful and exuberant as you can expect from a sequel to “Mary Poppins” (1964). Although it is often too familiar to surpass its beloved predecessor, the movie still has enough charm and spirit to engage … Continue reading →

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Swing Kids (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Tap dancing at a Korean War prison camp

Posted on December 22, 2018 by kaist455

There are several spirited moments in South Korean film “Swing Kids”, a funny, delightful comedy drama movie about a group of different characters trying to do a tap dance performance at a Korean War prison camp. Although it starts to … Continue reading →

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The Ballard of Buster Scruggs (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Six stories from the Coen brothers

Posted on November 20, 2018 by kaist455

The Coen brothers’ latest film “The Ballard of Buster Scruggs”, which was premiered at the Venice International Film Festival this August and was released on Netflix on last Friday, is a delightful mixed bag to amuse and entertain you a … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Here they sing and dance again

Posted on November 6, 2018 by kaist455

“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” is better than I expected, and that is a little surprise for me. Yes, this is your typical jukebox musical movie just like its predecessor, but it is somehow less tiresome in comparison as … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Showman (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Schmaltzy but energetic

Posted on March 27, 2018 by kaist455

“The Greatest Showman” is willing to bet almost everything on song and dance as throwing itself into its saccharine show business story which is supposedly inspired by the life and career of P.T. Barnum, an infamous showman known for promoting … Continue reading →

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