 | James V. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
I must confess at the age of 65 to never having seen ONCE UPON A MATTRESS in any of it many incarnations. This surprises even me, considering the avid theatergoer I once was--before arthritis, ticket ... Read MoreI must confess at the age of 65 to never having seen ONCE UPON A MATTRESS in any of it many incarnations. This surprises even me, considering the avid theatergoer I once was--before arthritis, ticket prices & lack of quality offerings drove me into the realm of the wide-screen monitor & daily DVDs. So I come to this version a "Mattress" virgin and--wow-- I thoroughly enjoyed it. What a treat to hear a real Broadway score again! Even if this is not a first-rate example (it's no Porter), second-rate is so much better than most of today's paltry musicals ("Wicked" is an exception). The score by Mary Rodgers is sweet, eminently hum-able and alternately lovely & bouncy, and Jay Thompson's lyrics are always funny and surprisingly clever, given their pretty much post-Porter/pre-Sondheim time. This cast--combining TV, film and theatre folk--is classy indeed, with musical kudos going to a splendid Matthew Morrison ("Light in the Piazza") & Zooey Deschanel (surprise!). Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Mitch A. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
tracy ulman great, carol burnett great, tom smothers great, perfect combination of a stage musical and a movie. great for kids and parents alike. nobody does it like disney!!! WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Marlene E. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Loved it! Love Carol Burnett and all...well casted. Love the costumes and scenery...Just a fun. "feel good"movie. I will probably get it to watch again WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Kevin B. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
I am a big Carol Burnett fan, but her talents were wasted on this boring script. The songs were tepid, uninspired, and usually either stupid or too long, or both. I highly recommend you don't waste ... Read MoreI am a big Carol Burnett fan, but her talents were wasted on this boring script. The songs were tepid, uninspired, and usually either stupid or too long, or both. I highly recommend you don't waste your time. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Lucille P. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
The songs are engaging and not too long for younger attention spans. The characters are likable. The pace remains energized throughout, with some great and recognizable actors. Good for the whole ... Read MoreThe songs are engaging and not too long for younger attention spans. The characters are likable. The pace remains energized throughout, with some great and recognizable actors. Good for the whole family! Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Myles S. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This was a wonderful adaptation of a Broadway musical. With two great comedians,Carol Burnett and Tracey Ullman, the movie was very funny. The music by Mary Rogers was good, but not great. The show ... Read MoreThis was a wonderful adaptation of a Broadway musical. With two great comedians,Carol Burnett and Tracey Ullman, the movie was very funny. The music by Mary Rogers was good, but not great. The show is a cute romantic comedy carried primarily by Carol and Tracey. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Lesley H. |
3 out of 8 people found this review helpful
This movie had some of the WORST MORAL VALUES I have ever seen in a childs movie. This movie is all about an unwed pregnant couple scemming to get married. Getting married is great, but why would a ... Read MoreThis movie had some of the WORST MORAL VALUES I have ever seen in a childs movie. This movie is all about an unwed pregnant couple scemming to get married. Getting married is great, but why would a childs movie be about something so grownup. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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