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Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
22 Best And Worst Movie Musical Adaptations
As a movie musical lover (and a once theatre kid), I love seeing how passionate people get when debating movie adaptations of beloved stage shows. Over on Reddit, theatre fans are sharing the absolute BEST of the best stage-to-movie-musicals, to the ones that massively flopped and ultimately embarrassed themselves. Here's what they had to say — and fair warning, theatre folks don't hold back (it's the trauma from getting brutal post-show notes from drama teachers.) "Chicago works because it's one of the only ones that didn't think of a movie as an improvement on the limitations of the stage, but rather imported the idiosyncrasies of theatre into the movie. Other movie musicals are often ashamed of their origin, but Chicago embraced it." "The fact that they pulled off Wicked after all these years, all the production delays, and so many stage play iterations to compare it to if it went blows my mind how good it was! I know we still have Part 2 but considering it was all filmed as one movie, I think we're gonna be just fine!" "I saw the Wicked stage production for the first time a few weeks after seeing the movie, and I actually prefer the movie. When watching the stage, I got whiplash from the pacing on the first act, and the writing of the second act felt messy. I understand why the stage production is the way it is, but the movie had the chance to correct one of my biggest gripes. That being said — "Defying Gravity" is the only thing I enjoyed more on stage. Seeing someone lifted into the air in person hits harder than on screen." "I know how some people feel about jukebox musicals on here, but the movie version of Mamma Mia is legitimately so much better than the stage version imo." "The Fiddler on the Roof is not only one of the best movie versions of a musical I've seen, but might be one of the best movies I've ever seen in general. (Granted, the list of movies I would consider "one of the best I've seen" is pretty extensive!) "Can't believe how little The Sound of Music is being mentioned in this thread. Kind of THE definitive Broadway-to-movie adaptation, both in terms of cultural impact and in terms of how it improved on the stage version. Julie Andrews gives an all-time iconic performance as Maria, and the filming location in Austria with all the helicopter shots of the Alps is just magic." "I'm always in awe of how amazing Matilda is throughout all mediums. The book, the movie, the musical, and the musical movie are all incredible and I think there's something really special about that." "Probably The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Capturing the spirit and vibe of such a musical is amazing, and they did it." "I haven't seen every single movie adaptation of the musical, but of the ones I have seen, I usually refer to 1962's The Music Man as a perfect way to transfer a Broadway show to a film..." "I will also say that Oliver! is the rare example of a film version of a musical that is actually better than the stage version." "Best: Hairspray. I honestly think that the few changes that were made improved the story/flow." "Please do yourself a favour and watch The Producers with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. It is an almost 1-to-1 adaptation of the stage show, minus a song or two. It is a clever and hilarious thrill ride, with loveably unloveable characters." And now, the worst: "As someone who treasures and adores Rent (it meant SO much to me at a certain time), the movie was horrid and made me angry!" "In terms of worst, there's a lot of options, but 13's movie adaptation will never fail to bewilder me. It's like they went out of their way to make every wrong choice they could..." "I've got a bone to pick with the In the Heights movie. Lots of good, fun choreo, but John Chu cut it from a love story between a neighbourhood and its people into one between Usnavi and Vanessa. Lots of very weird changes, including the "X days until the blackout timer," which ruins the surprise of the act I finale. I could go on and on...I lived near the set, though, so that was a really fun summer." "Honestly, if The Phantom of the Opera had better male leads, it would've been perfect. But putting 17 year-old Emmy Rossum with two 30+ year-old men, and having her kiss them gives me the heebie jeebies. (On top of the male actors' terrible singing)." "A Chorus Line takes the cake as the worst. Some great performances (Terry Mann can do no wrong) but the transfer to film doesn't work." "They didn't use Michael Bennett's original choreography, they completely sidelined certain characters, and they CUT 'THE MUSIC AND THE MIRROR'." "Rock of Ages. Why Tom Cruise? Why Alec Baldwin? Why goddamn Russell Brand? Terrible show gives you a lot to work with and that adaptation just turned it to crap. I was so excited, ROA is genuinely a good show. It's campy as fu**, but it's SUPPOSED TO BE! The '80s were cheesy and campy and ridiculous. The stage show was great. The movie sucked balls." "Dear Evan Hansen was pretty high up there with not good adaptations. As much as I love the score and the show, I know it's problematic — but that show and its music got me through one of the harder times in my life. I love my Benny boy fiercely but he definitely looked extremely out of place and it felt like the whole thing was trying too hard. I loved the addition of 'The Anonymous Ones' — that is a beautiful song. But cutting out 'Good For You' was not a great call. "Meh: They faceplanted on The Last 5 Years by having them both in every scene together, imo. Completely effs up the emotional impact." "Sweeney Todd (unpopular opinion). It's hard to capture Sondheim properly, and they failed at almost every stop. This story needs to be Shakespearean, incredibly complex, and highly absurd in order for it to work. They reached for it all, but landed at none. Also, they started the dreadful trend of having tenors singing Sweeney's part, and I can't forgive that." "The Into The Woods movie SUCKS ASS I hate it so much. They cut out 'No More' (literally a pivotal moment in the baker's character development) and cut the narrator and the mysterious old man entirely?? And kept Rapunzel alive?????? Not to mention JAMES CORDEN. UGHHHH I hate this movie." And because these two were such popular answers, we had to give a special shoutout (or side-eye?) to what might just be the most universally hated movie musical adaptations... "Cats is genuinely one of the worst films I've ever seen. I thought it would be funny as a hate-watch, but it wasn't even 'so bad it's good.' It was just awful and made me sick to my stomach at several different moments lol." "I mean Cats is so obviously the worst so it shouldn't count to say Cats hahaha." "Cats was horrific and I wonder how anybody got roped into it. The cast was stacked." "The Mean Girls musical movie adaptation was awful. It felt like they were embarrassed they were making a musical." "The Mean Girls musical movie was one of the worst things i've ever seen." Let us know your all-time favourite and most hated movie musicals in the comments — I'll go first: I LOVE Mamma Mia (yes, even with Pierce Brosnan' singing, it's campy!), and I HATED the Mean Girls movie musical. Not super original answers, I me.😅😅 If you like what you see, be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for even more hot takes and theatre kid energy.🎭✨
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Special Ops 2 Trailer: Kay Kay Menon Pitted Against Tahir Raj Bhasin, Tackles Cyber-Terrorism
Last Updated: Special Ops 2 Trailer: Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh after 5 years, tackling cyber-terrorism. Tahir Raj Bhasin joins as the antagonist, with Prakash Raj also in the cast. Kay Kay Menon is back as the fearless and calm Himmat Singh, this time, ready to tackle cyber-terrorism. The concept is timely and apt, especially at a time when artificial intelligence is at its peak. This time, Himmat Singh will be pitted against Tahir Raj Bhasin, who plays the antagonist in the series. Prakash Raj has also joined the cast. The trailer of Special Ops 2 begins with how AI, if not utilised properly, can turn fatal. Himmat Singh is called for another mission after new threats emerge. Karan Tacker, who was a part of Himmat's core team, returns in the second season. Quite like the gripping first season which released in 2020, Part 2 is expected to be a blend of power, politics and action. It releases on July 11. 'This time, everyone is a Target! Cyber-Terrorism vs. Himmat Singh and his squad," read the description on JioHotstar's Instagram page. Take a look: Fans expressed their excitement in the comment section. They wrote, 'One and only Kay Kay Sir", 'Finally the most awaited date is out", 'Finally the wait is over", 'Lezzgooo woohoo!!", 'Back with Bang", 'Finally Trailer is here", and others. At the trailer launch, Kay Kay Menon was asked about reprising his role as Himmat Singh – a character known for his composed yet relentless pursuit of truth in the face of cyber terrorism. He was also quizzed about how closely he relates to the character and whether there are any differences between him and Himmat. Reacting to it, Kay Kay Menon said, 'I am not even in the K.G class of cyber, I don't know anything about it as Kay Kay Menon. So today, Himmat Singh, who knows all about cyber and it is quite a task." He stated that everyone helped him master the role. 'I ask people when I have to post on social media. I ask them how it is to be done, so I am that bad," he shared. All you need to know about Special Ops 2 Besides Kay Kay Menon, Special Ops 2 features Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, Saiyami Kher, and Meher Vij, all reprising their roles. Tahir Raj Bhasin and Prakash Raj have also joined the original cast. Special Ops 2 has been filmed in various international locations such as Budapest, Turkey, and Georgia. The show is created and directed by Neeraj Pandey, with Shivam Nair as co-director. Neeraj Pandey also produces it under his banner, Friday Storytellers. The series releases on July 11. First Published: June 16, 2025, 16:37 IST
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why does Amitabh Bachchan not praise Aishwarya Rai in public? Veteran star addresses long-standing question
Amitabh Bachchan has long been known for expressing admiration for his son Abhishek Bachchan on social media. From acknowledging Abhishek's achievements to celebrating his growth, the veteran actor doesn't hold back when it comes to showing appreciation for his son. However, some fans have noticed that this enthusiastic praise rarely extends to the other members of his family—particularly his wife, Jaya Bachchan , and daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan . This observation recently led to a discussion online, which Amitabh finally addressed in his own words. Through a brief yet telling message, he shared his perspective on why his praise for the women in his family remains private. Praise for Son, Silence for Others? The conversation began after Amitabh posted images of himself greeting fans outside his residence, Jalsa. A user in the comments questioned why he doesn't also post about the women in his family with the same energy. Responding directly, the actor stated that he prefers to appreciate them in his heart and not in public, citing it as a mark of respect. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tại sao ngày càng nhiều người cao tuổi chọn cấy ghép răng giá phải chăng? Cấy ghép răng | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Another commenter referred to Abhishek as the most mature and responsible member of the Bachchan family. Amitabh responded by acknowledging that his son carries qualities such as dignity, love, and care for everyone around him. Their Recent Work in Film While Amitabh continues to be active online, his family members have remained busy on the professional front. Abhishek was recently part of Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring an ensemble cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, and Jackie Shroff. Jaya Bachchan, known for keeping a low profile, made a return to the big screen with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which garnered much attention. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, meanwhile, was seen in Mani Ratnam's historical drama franchise Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 and Part 2, where her performance was widely appreciated.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan explains why he avoids publicly praising Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, unlike son Abhishek Bachchan: 'Yes I shall...'
Amitabh Bachchan has responded to queries about why he publicly praises his son Abhishek but not his wife Jaya or daughter-in-law Aishwarya. He stated that he respects the ladies in his heart rather than publicly. Abhishek was recently seen in Housefull 5, Jaya in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Aishwarya in Ponniyin Selvan series. Amitabh Bachchan is no stranger to praising his son Abhishek Bachchan on social media, often celebrating his achievements with pride. However, fans have long wondered why he doesn't extend the same public admiration to his wife Jaya Bachchan or daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai . The legendary actor has now addressed the question, offering a thoughtful explanation that sheds light on his personal approach to showing respect for the women in his family. In a recent post, Big B shared photos of himself greeting fans outside his residence, Jalsa. Alongside the images, he addressed the question head-on with a crisp caption: 'Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?'—a subtle yet pointed response to those questioning his selective public appreciation. In the comments, a user wrote, 'Toh you should also praise your daughter, daughter in law, wife the same way.' In response, Amitabh responded, 'Yes I shall praise them in my heart.. not publicly.. respect for the ladies.' A second fan called Abhishek a 'mature and responsible person in the whole family' in the comments. Amitabh replied, 'He has love and respect and dignity and care for all.' On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan was recently seen in Housefull 5, a star-studded comedy directed by Tarun Mansukhani, featuring Akshay Kumar , Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, and others. Jaya Bachchan was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared in Mani Ratnam's epic sagas Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 and Part 2.
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jennie Garth shocked when ex-husband Peter Facinelli joined Raya in search of a younger woman
Jennie Garth was shocked to learn her ex-husband wanted to date women around the age of their eldest daughter. The 53-year-old actress split from the Twilight actor - with whom she has Luca, 27, Lola, 22, and 18-year-old Fiona, while he also has two-year-old Jack with fiancee Lily Anne Harrison - in 2013 and she's told how Luca "came across" her 51-year-old dad's profile on exclusive dating app Raya. Speaking on the I Do, Part 2 podcast, she said: 'My ex-husband Peter, I was told, was on Raya, and his age, whatever range, that he was looking for was also the age range of his oldest daughter." Last year, the Beverly Hills 90210 star - who is now married to Dave Abrams - invited Peter onto her podcast, I Choose Me, and the pair reflected on how their relationship has changed in the years since their marriage ended. Peter said: 'We haven't really spoken a lot about life stuff in years, so I honestly don't know you and I don't think you know me. "And yet, it's like when you go home and you're with your mom or your dad or, you know, your sisters and they just treat you like you're 16, 17, 18, like, you know the time they saw you last when you were younger, and so there's this feeling of like, 'Oh, I know her because we were together for so long, but you've grown into this mature, wonderful adult woman and I've grown.'' Meanwhile, this week Fiona joined Jennie on the podcast and they called the Supergirl actor to discuss the teenager's recent high school graduation, with Peter admitting it had left him feeling "numb" to see his "baby" growing up. He said: 'I feel very numb. Honestly, it's been a very numbing experience. Yeah. I don't know if it's all hit me yet. 'You know, you're our baby, so you're all growing up and it's a whole new chapter. And I feel like I don't know how to feel. I really feel like I haven't fully experienced all the emotions.' While Fiona acknowledged she also felt "a little numb", she was also "really happy". She said: 'Honestly, it feels like I'm just so happy that I don't have to go back to high school. "I feel a little numb too, like, definitely hasn't set in that I'm not going back, you know, like when summer ends. But I am actually really happy and I feel like kind of just at peace. 'It's really nice, like, waking up and not feeling stressed to do anything, like just kind of having a moment to just kind of regenerate. 'And it's different from most summers because usually when school ends for that year, you always think about, oh, I'm going back and I have like summer reading to do. "But right now, I just feel like I'm moving on to the next thing, and although change feels scary a little bit, like, I don't really know what to expect. I feel like it's going to be good.'
