AMELIE Reviews
AMELIE Reviews
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#2AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 12:24pm
Oops... it's spelled Amélie, LimelightMike, not Amelia!
Either way, not expecting great reviews (with the exception of Soo's performance).
#5AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 7:39pm
Diane Snyder:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/amelie-new-musical-walter-kerr-theatre-new-york-review-broadway/
David Cote:
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/amelie
#7AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:15pm
I will never understand the point of providing links to reviews without any commentary. We're all capable of clicking a link from the BWW homepage, and anyone who is interested in reading the full reviews will do so anyway. I've always thought the point of a review thread was to summarize how each critic felt so that the people who aren't interested in reading the reviews in their entirety have a sense of how the show is being received.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#9AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:31pm
bjh2114 said: "I will never understand the point of providing links to reviews without any commentary. We're all capable of clicking a link from the BWW homepage, and anyone who is interested in reading the full reviews will do so anyway. I've always thought the point of a review thread was to summarize how each critic felt so that the people who aren't interested in reading the reviews in their entirety have a sense of how the show is being received.
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Ahhhh....the good old days.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#10AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:33pm
I did not see this at the Ahmanson in Los Angeles, but a colleague of mine did. She sees more theatre than most people I know and she just fell in LOVE with this production. Sort of sad to see it getting far less than stellar reviews.
#11AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:36pm
bjh2114 said: "I will never understand the point of providing links to reviews without any commentary. We're all capable of clicking a link from the BWW homepage, and anyone who is interested in reading the full reviews will do so anyway. I've always thought the point of a review thread was to summarize how each critic felt so that the people who aren't interested in reading the reviews in their entirety have a sense of how the show is being received.
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I have to agree with this. When I partake in these threads I still give a commentary. Just "Positive, Mixed, Negative" is even helpful. These reviews threads aren't as popular as they were in the heyday of this board though.
pupscotch
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/16
#12AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:37pm
Having read all of them, they seem mixed to negative, though there are a few good notes for Phillipa Soo's performance.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#13AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:38pm
bjh2114 said: "I will never understand the point of providing links to reviews without any commentary. We're all capable of clicking a link from the BWW homepage, and anyone who is interested in reading the full reviews will do so anyway. I've always thought the point of a review thread was to summarize how each critic felt so that the people who aren't interested in reading the reviews in their entirety have a sense of how the show is being received."
Yeah, didn't people used to do that? I miss that.
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#14AMELIA Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:46pm
Well Jeffrey over here like lives by posting them; kind of humorous in a weird way. Ill never get it, though.
#15AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:47pm
Couldn't help but cringe when reading the BWW reviews roundup for Amelie... they seem to agree that the cast is so talented but the story just doesn't work.
Does anyone know, what kind of effect do bad reviews have on a production's success & longevity? Do audiences stay away from badly reviewed shows? (Personally with movies, I don't care at all about critic reviews, wondering if it's generally different for theater)
#16AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 8:51pm
@z5 said: "Well Jeffrey over here like lives by posting them; kind of humorous in a weird way. Ill never get it, though."
Before BWW and other sites did roundups, these reviews threads were VERY popular.
Willie4316
Leading Actor Joined: 9/12/16
#17AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:03pm
Malka2 said: "Couldn't help but cringe when reading the BWW reviews roundup for Amelie... they seem to agree that the cast is so talented but the story just doesn't work.
Does anyone know, what kind of effect do bad reviews have on a production's success & longevity? Do audiences stay away from badly reviewed shows? (Personally with movies, I don't care at all about critic reviews, wondering if it's generally different for theater)"
It depends on the show. Wicked and Cats both originally got mixed reviews if I remember correctly and their now among the longest running shows in history. Also some shows can becomd hits in most markets but flop in one. Chess and Tanz Der Vampire come to mind in terms of West End/European hits that flopped on Broadway.
#18AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:11pm
David Rooney:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/amelie-a-new-musical-theater-990861
Mike66
Leading Actor Joined: 12/17/15
#19AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:17pm
I like the review thread.
I always come here first -- click on a couple of the reviews that are posted to get a feel. And listen to the board-buzz.
Then I go to the BWW composite site and read their summaries.
Then to "Did He Like It."
And then finally, at 10 PM -- to the Times to see what Brother Brantley has to say.
So thanks for all of it. And yes, I do enjoy reading Board opinions.
#20AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:22pm
Robert Hofler:
http://www.thewrap.com/amelie-broadway-review-phillipa-soo-hamilton/
Joe Dizemianowicz:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/phillipa-soo-glows-broadway-so-so-amelie-theater-review-article-1.3017527
Linda Winer:
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/amelie-review-phillipa-soo-shines-in-weirdly-original-show-1.13351682
Mike66
Leading Actor Joined: 12/17/15
#21AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:24pm
dramamama611 said: "bjh2114 said: " I've always thought the point of a review thread was to summarize how each critic felt so that the people who aren't interested in reading the reviews in their entirety have a sense of how the show is being received.
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Please allow me to do the honors on this one -- all of the reviews are basically the same so far --
1. It was a quirky and successful movie.
2. It isn't a successful Broadway show.
3. Soo is very nice, but is miscast and/or the material is too hopeless to make a difference
4. Go see something else.
To the fellow who earlier said that "the reviews are mixed to negative" -- I'm unable to find "mixed" (except if saying something nice about a performer in a bad role in a bad show qualifies).
These may be the most consistently poor reviews of any show this season (so far).
We'll see what Brantley has to say, but I'll put my nickel on "negative."
Ahhhh....the good old days.
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froote
Broadway Star Joined: 2/14/17
#22AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:28pm
There's only one review that says she's miscast and the writer offers no explanation as to why. Otherwise, these reviews are universally positive for Soo, whilst acknowledging the writers haven't done enough for someone of her talent.
And there are definitely mixed reviews here. 2 out of 4 stars and 3 out of 5 stars. Although yes they do skew more negative than positive.
smallvillefan16
Featured Actor Joined: 1/26/08
#23AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:29pm
Saw it at the Ahmanson -- it left much to be desired. I actually agree with all the reviews so far. It's just basic and unmemorable. I couldn't even tell you about the songs as I don't remember one of them. I feel like anyone could have stepped into lead. I do, however, think this musical works for high school and community theater.
#24AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:32pm
Jeremy Gerard:
http://deadline.com/2017/04/amelie-phillipa-soo-broadway-review-1202058520/
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#25AMELIE Reviews
Posted: 4/3/17 at 9:59pm
Bro- i know you love doing this, but in all honesty everyone is capable of FINDING the review as well as who wrote it. I don't understand your fetish with this.
