Product: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
An Absolute Delight - A Must-See For All Who Love Musicals!
I have been a great fan of "Joseph" since the original album came out some thirty years ago. I was lucky enough to see Donny Osmond in it a few years ago and renewed my love affair with this show. This is an astoundingly good production that retains all that is wonderful about "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Some filmed versions of musicals are disappointing, I think because the film industry has forgotten how to do it right. Let's face it, with the exception of "Evita" and "Cats," there hasn't been a major musical filmed in two decades. "Evita" was right on the money. "Cats" was a mild disappointment. And "Joseph" surpasses them both. Everything about the show is wonderful. The cast (Donny Osmond and Maria Friedman especially), the sets (based on the stage production, but opened out and expanded), the music (always a treat), the choreography (delightfully camp), and the direction (this is so much more than just some MTV video). If you've seen the show done live, you'll love the DVD. If you've never seen the show done live, you'll love the DVD. It's a win/win situation.