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A instant cult classic don't doubt the awesome value of this DVD! Cant wait for the upcoming sequel.
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Dr. Horrible is a wonderful, if slightly manic, musical from the mind of Joss Whedon. Witty dialogue, beautiful music, and gut-wrenching moments are all packed into these tiny three acts. This is a great buy.
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Can't really get tired of this. I only wish that they would make more episodes.
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Interestingly, Joss Whedon and Co. have created something that works on 1) an internet level, 2) a television level, and 3) a musical level. It was originally released on the internet in small chunks, similar to the "blog" of the title. But it is best watched on the DVD, where you can enjoy the larger picture -- and the hidden gems all over the piece -- and play the music through a larger home theater setup. Finally, Joss gets musicals in a way that no other current songwriter/musical-composer does. Around the time of Rodgers and Hammerstein, plot and song began to get mixed together in ways never before attempted, and it changed the face of musical theater forever. Joss Whedon understands how to weave plot throughout his songs, and that elevates this and the other Whedon musicals above most other current attempts at musical theater on the big and small screen (High School Musical, Fame, Glee).
That said, the unfortunate thing about this musical is how short it is. Maybe we need a second round? The songs are spectacular, the singing is wonderful, and the plot is vintage Joss Whedon. Highly recommended.
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Dr. Horrible was created during the Writer's Guild strike in 2008. Not content with simply sitting around and twiddling their thumbs, waiting for work to start again, the Whedon family came together to create a new form of viral entertainment - a wacky, evil, musical love story that challenges our preconceived notions of good and evil. Brilliant performances all around from Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day - who knew Nathan Fillion could sing? The sheer amount of success Dr. Horrible has achieved in such a short time should speak for itself. It's a home project that was born in the midst of a crisis and has gained critical acclaim. Dr. Horrible is a prime example of the power the internet has gained over the past few years and how effective word of mouth can be. Dr. Horrible is fun, bizarre, reflective, inspiring, and tragic - everything one has come to expect from Joss Whedon.
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