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Advantages: Encouraged me to see the stage play Disadvantages: A bit too theatrical for a film
. And Will Ferrell, who plays Franz Liebkind, actually made me laugh for once. He is a stereotypical German, all short syllables and shorts, but he does it in a way that is laughable rather than offensive. At least to me. Actually, all of the characters are highly stereotypical - there is the brash, loud Max; the timid, geeky Leo; the curvy, dippy Ulla...so if you are likely to be offended by any of this, then the film is not for you.
I know very little about the music in the Producers, although like most people I recognised 'I Want to Be a Producer'. This did make the film a little less enjoyable - I think most of the attraction of Mamma Mia was that I recognised and could sing along with all of the songs, whereas here, I could but listen. It obviously is well-written though and I was impressed enough to want to see the stage production so ...
sunmeilan 12.09.2008 (13.09.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Producers (DVD)
Advantages: Strong vocals and musical leads Disadvantages: Missing a certain sparkle
The Producers is one of those films that I've wanted to see for a long time. I can't to be honest think why this is the case but it is and so when I noticed it whilst out shopping the other day I simply had to buy it.
Now I knew upon purchasing the film that I was going to be a musical style film with a good helping of humour and to be fair that is what I received. I must say however, and this is reflected in my rating of the film, that I was expecting something else. Now what this something else is I don't know either but all I can tell you is that I was expecting a little sparkle that just wasn't there.
The Producers tells the story of Leo Bloom an accountant and a down on his luck producer Max Bialystock who despite Leo's initial reluctance plot a somewhat bent get rich scheme. This scheme however will only succeed if the play ...
Advantages: Great song and dance routines and a marvellous central performance from Lane Disadvantages: A touch too stagey and a less endearing turn from Broderick
with real energy by the cast. There are plenty of toe-tapping numbers that will stay in your head for days after seeing the film, from "I Want to Be a Producer" and "Guten Tag Hop Clop" to "Springtime for Hitler".
There are some really nice aspects to the production design. The breakaway set for "I Want to Be a Producer" is beautifully designed and moves with real fluidity. Similarly the sets and costumes for "Springtime for Hitler" are splendidly realised. However, my favourite bit of technical jiggery-pokery is Franz Liebkind's animatronic pigeons, capable of pigeon coop dancing and the odd Nazi salute. There is a nice attention to detail; from the posters of Max's previous productions ("King Leer", "The Breaking Wind") to the clutter in his office cum apartment.
"The Producers" is a bit of a cinematic odd fish. It is entertaining ...
