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It was fair, but I saw the production twice years ago on stage, and the film is just very different, even though some of the songs are the same. With the exception of "How can People be so Heartless" sung beautifully, the rest of the film was dull and boring. Also difficult to understand the lyrics and some of the dialogue.
Actually, I don't remember very much spoken dialogue in the show itself. Imo, sub-titles were needed for this film because often the music, lyrics and dialogue were so muddled it became quite difficult to make out what was going on and what was being sung or spoken. I guess if you've seen the show the movie is something entirely different in presentation. It's just not the same even though the spirit of the film is trying hopelessly to be present. It's just not. I tried to exchange it for another disk, hoping at least the sub-titles would work, because they didn't work on my disk, but Amazon wouldn't do an exchange. Don't know why.
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Hair The movie is entertaining. Music is really good. I enjoyed it. Thanks Amazon.
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This movie is unbelievably beautiful with a timeless message. And the music, WOW! Of course Long, Beautiful Hair, Let the Sunshine In (always makes me cry), and one of the best recorded songs (ever, any category)in history: Easy to Be Hard by Cheryl Barnes. You must catch this last one on youtube.
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Hopefully the success of the current Broadway revival will inspire new "Hair Heads" to see this film. It is nothing like the play, yet EXACTLY like it where it counts - capturing the essence and spirit of the 60's - in a fun, yet serious way. The emphasis on the importance of individuality, creativity, tolerance, commitment, fearlessness, living life passionately with sensitivity and respect, the real consequences/casualties of war and the power of unity and hope in troubled times should resonate with today's audiences. It's a message we all need to be reminded of right now.
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Silly but fun, the songs will get stuck in your head for days. While not as good as the stage versions it is still worth seeing for any lover of musicals.
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