I enjoy listening to A Cappella singers and this movie delivers
357887
I enjoy listening to A Cappella singers and this movie delivers.  Not so much some of the acting content, but I can hear without seeing.
2753392
As a big fan of the Les Mis musical, I wasn't sure how much I would like to hear stars sing the classic musical numbers instead of trained singers.
Happily, I found this version of the soundtrack to be both moving and enjoyable. The stars, while occasionally struggling with the more difficult numbers, more than make up for it with sheer emotion and energy. In particular, Hugh Jackman's "Valjean's Soliloquy" and Anne Hathaway's "I Dreamed A Dream" really deliver an amazing range of feelings.
I love Les Mis, I love the movie, and I love this soundtrack! (I only wish they had more of the great songs from the film in there, but still- amazing!)
Definitely worth getting if you are a fan of the movie or just want to hear some very emotional, if not technically perfect, renditions of the music.
2739156
I am not a big fan of mainstream films, but this one caught my imagination. It stars Keira Knightly as Gretta - she has come to New York with her boyfriend Dave who has just had a big hit. Despite having collaborated on a number of songs he soon gets blinded by the glitz of the high life and leaves her stranded and alone in a foreign city.

Before deciding to head off home she hooks up with James Corden who gets her to play an open mic night where she is spotted by alcoholic shambles of an A and R man Dan (Mark Ruffalo) and he decides she can be a star. She on the other hand does not believe him and then the fun begins.

I really enjoyed this, the songs are great with Keira Knightley sounding a bit like Nat Johnson (check her out if you are not aware of her music) in places. Dan drives a great old Jaguar Mk X and the film has a heart a soul and a positive message all wrapped up with some great performances and it is even funny in places too. Bit of a guilty pleasure but one I am happy to admit.
3045617
As a singer-songwriter, I found this movie hit the nail on the head for indie music movie authenticity.  In comparison to the Keira Knightly travesty that was "Begin Again", fake acting at playing guitar and trying to be a musician; "Song One" achieved a connection with understated brilliance.  The songs by Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice were stellar, the male lead shined and all in all this was a satisfying movie watching experience.
292354
This video is great. It has  mix between a lot of fairy tales. The songs have tunes that u just cant help but sing along to. And the rounds singing is awesome. The cast is wonderful, and I think that this is one of the  greatest movies, and should be watched more often. Especially in maybe  music classes at schools. Thats what got me hooked!
3346835
Juno is the story of a sixteen year old girl who gets pregnant and decides to give the child up for adoption to a couple that can't have kids. This is one of those movies that doesn't really fit into a category. It's a quirky dramedy with a dialogue style that's somewhat reminiscent of the Gilmore Girls.

I'd be remiss if I didn't start with the music. The opening song was what initially hooked me on the movie. After listening to the soundtrack and re-watching the movie this second time, I was awed by how well the music fits the movie. Nothing is out of place and I can't imagine anything else working in any of the places. The dialogue itself has a musical quality. There is a very unique cadence to the dialogue and especially to Juno's words. It's very hip and referential, and it fits with the tone of the movie perfectly. It's slightly more upbeat when things are less intense, but definitely mellowed out for the more serious moments.

In most movies today you know exactly what you're going to get when you start to watch, and I'd wager your expectations are typically lowered going in. You knew what you were getting and the best movies surprise you and exceed your expectations.
I really don't know how I got interested in this movie. When it came out I knew I wanted to see it, but I couldn't really remember seeing any of the trailers. All I knew was it looked funny and it was about a teenage girl who gets pregnant. As a result, I went into this movie like Stevie Wonder. While watching for the first time, I didn't know what to expect. With this second viewing I know I laughed a lot harder than the first time. I'd attribute that knowing what to expect and it still surprising me. The first time, I thought the scenes with Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman didn't really fit; but now I see the "BBC Office" like style of awkwardness that makes those scenes great.

I watched the blu-ray of this and it is identical to the 2-disc special edition release. There are six featurettes that aren't included on the regular release and a second disc that contains a digital copy of the film for portable devices (though I haven't checked it out yet). The picture quality is great. This is one of those films that is grainy in the theatres and this is a reproduction of that. The special features are your standard deleted scenes, outtakes, and making-of stuff. Nothing special here.

I loved this movie; I can't recall all the new movies I saw last year, but this is the best one I remember. For an ex-stripper the writer, Diablo Cody, did a fantastic job with a script that I think everyone can enjoy.
2458338
My family has watched this movie several times.  It is one that we love to watch when we need a movie with an uplifiting message.  The music and songs are good and we end up singing along with the music.
4213260
***may contain spoilers***
Those who are not used to dialogue-sung type of musicals, be warned. If you like Michel Legrand's music, you're gonna love this. Peppered with jazz-up beats and painted with lush strings . Some familiar music you can hear in the film. And who does not remember "I Will Wait For You."?

There are some scenes though when some of the actresses could show more of their emotions in their singing. But apart from that, I love the story, the music and the art direction. You get to sympathize with Nino Castelnuovo's role who sung and acted very well here. It is not the usual happy ending seen in love stories.

This one's a keeper to my collection of musicals!
2520856
The storyline in Camp is something you and I could write on the back of an envelope.  The acting, at times, borders on amateurish. Yet, I'm going to recommend this film to you.  Why?  The singing performances of these young actors are quite astonishingly breathtaking.

Most notably there's the opener, "How Shall I See You Through My Tears," recorded (you find out in the extras) in the late, late evening in some bonechilling cold.  The DVD also contains a version of the song done by the cast at the premiere.  No lip-synching here.  These are real performers.

Also good are "Here's Where I Stand" (very emotional and well-staged...you see the performer and the reaction of her hard-to-please Dad in the audience) and the rousing cast ensemble piece "Want of a Nail."

There's also a short piece from 'Dreamgirls' that is too funny to describe here.  Let's just say the man in the scene has a little growing up to do.

For anyone who enjoys Broadway, 'Camp' is well worth your money.
3462267
This is one of my all-time favorite movies and I also enjoy musicals. These songs are very easily remembered and quick to be stuck in your head. The story-lines within the movie are chilling and some may even be a little borderline psychotic, but it also truly makes you think. The make-up on the characters, wardrobe, and the acting are very well done and the voices will send chills down your spine. I had actually seen this before but had to get it on Amazon so I could share it with others. If you enjoy musicals, I highly recommend this movie and it is the type that seems to be done as quickly as it began.
3659851
I love accapella singing and this group does a wonderful job with the music on their album.
572510
I first thought this was a stag film from the cover, but turns out this girl can really sing!!
A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. She really engages the audience with her smile and personality. The band is top-notch, too. A great recording and a more unusual set list than most jazz shows. The song choices really fit her voice and stage presence. Highly recommended!!
3222589
If you are searching for a movie that is simple, has fairly relatable characters, not alot of action, special effects or long scores of music, AND you can finish the film feeling good and satisfied then this is a good movie to watch. I feel Scott Baio did a great job with his character Dominic. He was believable and made you have even more empathy for the already lovable Bella and Massimo. I will be watching it again in the near future.
2017492
I love most of the tracks on this CD. There are a couple that just aren't my style but the tracks I don't like are more than made up for by the rest. These groups are definitely the cream of the a cappella crop bursting with charm, skill, and a quality you don't typically hear if your main source for this type of music is college groups. When I first saw that this item was pretty much out of production I was very sad. However, there were a few used that I could buy. When buying used CDs I'm always a bit concerned. After all, CDs are notoriously easy to scratch and ruin.  However, this CD really was like new.  No scratches, excellent sound quality.  The case was not broken nor the paper stained in any way.
2599481
I highly recommend checking out this film.  Intriguing premise and great performances.  It's not your popcorn blockbuster film, but it has that "real" feel to it.

The film follows four different storylines that all come together at a dinner party to honor a deceased grandfather.  It's a great ensemble cast where the performances are very strong from top to bottom.  Larisa Oleynik is a standout and it's great to see her transition into a more mature role.  I wasn't really familiar with Corri English before this film, but I'm going to go and see everything I can with her now - I loved her in this.  Jonathan Murphy, Jason George and Devon Gummersall shine in their supporting roles.

You can tell the filmmakers took a lot of time and care with the music.  I'm a big fan of Joshua Radin and his song was a beautiful choice to end the film with.  In a sea of big budget films, I'm glad there are still character driven indie's being made.
2473269
I didn't think this was going to be an Oscar-caliber movie, and it's not, but that doesn't mean it's not a fun movie. It's based on a very popular "jukebox musical" and tells the story of Sherrie and Drew, and their romance amid the hair metal glam of the Sunset Strip of the mid-80s. Set against the backdrop of the Bourbon Room, and featuring performances by Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige, and, in a wierd casting move that somehow works for this movie, Tom Cruise as a washed-up rocker.

OK, it's not exactly a documentary on the music of the late 80s, but this type of musical was always intended to pay tribute to the music, not follow national events exactly as they were.  And it is a fun story: Sherrie and Drew meet when she comes to LA and gets a job at the Bourbon Room, a dive bar owned by a washed-up rocker. Stacee Jaxx is set to play a show there, his last with his band because he is so difficult to work with, and everyone is excited, except the mayor's wife, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, who starts a crusade against Stacee and the bar, ostensibly to clean up the area, but also to be able to sell the land to developers. The night of the show, events conspire that end up breaking up Stacee and Drew and shocking Stacee out of his selfish stupor. Will they realize their rock and roll dreams or is it one last round at the Bourbon?

I can't help but like this movie, but maybe because I'm a fan of musical theatre, and I know how these tribute musicals work. It was fun for me to remember the songs that the writers used to enhance the story. And I enjoyed the performances.  Russell Brand was funny, in a way he usually is not. Julianne Hough was amazing, and the male lead was astoundingly attractive!  Mary J Blige as the owner of the strip club was wonderful in her role, and I have to say Tom Cruise, once you got over the shock that he is actually singing, was really good. It felt like we were remembering the best parts of the metal scene, looking back fondly 25 years out. And the version of "Don't Stop Believing" is incredible!

There is a lot of sexuality, so this is not a musical for children to watch, but I think, if you loved the 80s and that kind of music, this is a great, fun movie to watch.
1056605
I enjoyed this movie and its portrayal of the Gospel.