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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
EAN: 9780783240282
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0783240287
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1EnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitled
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: MCAD20714D
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 28, 2000
Running Time: 78 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: April 05, 2000
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Donny Osmond stars as Joseph in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Biblical Broadway extravaganza, shimmering with elaborately-staged production numbers and a score full of hits.
Amazon.com:
Following the successful 1998 video release of Cats comes another Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it's a savvy choice. It hasn't been represented on film before, it's short enough (78 minutes) to present without cuts, and it has the star power of former teen icon Donny Osmond, who played over 1,800 performances across North America. Rather than record a live performance, Cats director David Mallet conceived Joseph as a film, though one that is based strongly on codirector Steven Pimlott's 1991 London revival and relies more on camerawork than venturing beyond its stagelike sets.
Lloyd Webber's first project with lyricist Tim Rice was originally written in 1968 as a school cantata; accordingly, this film uses a framing sequence of a school recital, with an audience of clapping, singing kids and members of the faculty playing the roles. The Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors gets a splashy, vigorous treatment with an energetic cast, Las Vegas-style glitz, and catchy, eclectic songs, including "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," the peppy "Go, Go, Go Joseph," and various bits of country, calypso, and Elvis. Osmond is perfect in the title role, with a strong voice and winning persona, while London stage veteran Maria Friedman performs well in the central role of the narrator. Richard Attenborough appears (and sings a little) as Jacob, and Joan Collins makes a brief, nonsinging cameo.
Joseph certainly isn't revolutionary musical theater, but if you view it as a kids' show, it's a silly good time (though there are poignant moments too). Parents should note, however, that this production might warrant a little discretion due to one suggestive scene and some risqué costumes. --David Horiuchi
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This is one of the classic performances. A little over the top with costumes but the music and singing is tops. An unusual set up for the venue but it works.
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What a wonderful voice Donny Osmond has. The whole production is fun, very playful and colorful, the music easy to get into.
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We have seen this movie many times but did not have it in DVD format. We no longer have a VCR. I loaned the movie to our retirement center where we live and the people here really enjoyed it.
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This show is nearly unwatchable. It's that bad.
I love the story of Joseph, and I when I first saw it on stage I had tears in my eyes. It's a timeless tale of faith & forgiveness. So, I was excited when I saw this on Netflix and decided to watch it. Unfortunately, the over-the-top makeup & bad acting, simply doesn't do this story justice. Maybe this story is best viewed on stage. Or maybe this is just a plain BAD movie.
Do yourself a favor, and watch for this play to come to your town. Find a date, or take your family, and trust this reviewer: You'll see, hear, and feel a story that's magical. Don't ruin it by watching this DVD.
Sometimes it's put on by a Broadway production, sometimes by one of the schools or various stage organizations. I've seen it 3 times now. Twice by 2 different "Christian Youth Theater" Groups (High School kids), and once by a Broadway production. The CYT production was better than the Broadway production. Those kids could really sing, and were very creative with the various skits.
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The DVD is great! We purchased it from Amazon.com and it arrived right away. I would definately purchase other DVD's from Amazon.
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