Rocky Horror Tribute Show details
| Format: | Ex DVD |
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| Starring: | Richard O'Brien |
| Genre: | Music/Musical - Opera/Operetta, Performing Arts |
| Studio: | WARNER MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Horror Tribute Show |
Ex Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 4 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 10 Nov 2008 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Great Tribute To A Great Show
By a customer from Wales , 17 Sep 2010[Highly rated reviewer]
In order to celebrate The Rocky Horror Show's 33rd anniversary, a star-studded line-up of past and promised cast members descended on the Royal Court Theater to stage one of those notorious 'live soundtrack' showcases. Featuring some of the classic company from the hit film and stage show (Little Nell, Patricia Quinn) and individuals who first brought O'Brien's characters to life (like infamous Frank-N-Furter Anthony Head), the entire score is presented concert style, including a couple of songs some fans may or may not have known were in the show. Along with Young One's Adrian Edmondson as Brad and Sophie Lawrence as Janet, the fast paced 65 minutes bring the following numbers to life
My Rocky Horror tolerances ended when I hit my 30s. I no longer loved the film and would seek out the soundtrack for an occasional dose of Tim Curry belting out 'I'm Going Home.' As the VCR gave way to the DVD, I bought my mandatory copy of the 'specialest' edition available, and then watched as it sat on my shelf. It's still there, along with thousands of other titles that I'll probably never find the time to revisit. Still, as a wigged out wake-up call for why I loved the musical in the first place, Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Tribute Show deserves a Highly Recommended rating. I will probably never watch it again, but that's par for the cult classic course when it comes to this amazing property. No matter the format - play, film, album, CD, or DVD - there is something eternal about Richard O'Brien's retro-revivalism. Nothing about this version can ruin that - and frankly, it really doesn't try. It's just that the memories occasionally get in the way.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(2)...At least it was for a good cause :)
By adamknox85 (2 reviews) from Bridgwater , 09 Oct 2011I am a HUGE fan of the Rocky Horror Picture show and was really looking forward to watching this. However I was under the impression it was going to be done like a stage show.. (which was my mistake)
The tribute is presented in a presentation format with a guest narrator (which changed through the night) describing non singing scenes. I am ashamed to say I ended up winding on most of the songs as they were pretty badly performed and in some occasions cringey. I know some of the actors weren't/arnt singers by profession but it was sad that most didn't even attempt to hold a note. (maybe I'm being too harsh)
It was also a little.. weird that no iconic stockings were ever seen throughout the performance even when Anthony steward head (Buffy, little Brittan fame) was dressed up as FrankNfurter. Instead he wore a leather black jacket with black formal trousers.
The whole show ended up being a little cringe worthy for me with no energy. At one point the camera panned around to show about 3 rows (at the VERY back) full of die hard RHPS really trying to get into the performance and the rest of the theatre filled with yuppies and 'faces' who you could tell didn't know what to make of the show.
Highlights of the film/show
Patricia Quinn singing the opening song 'Science fiction'
Richard O Brian singing SFDF reprise.
Michel balls version of 'don't dream it be it'.
The fact that it raised money for a very good cause
Low lights:
90% The performance which seemed to all be sung with a very fake American accent/forced.
I think it would have been more fun if they'd have put the diehard fans at the front and let them loose. It may have got some energy going.
If you have never seen it before and a DIE hard RHPS fan go for it but don't expect too much :)
Thanks for reading my review and hope it helps in some way.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Great Tribute To A Great Show
By a customer from Wales , 17 Sep 2010In order to celebrate The Rocky Horror Show's 33rd anniversary, a star-studded line-up of past and promised cast members descended on the Royal Court Theater to stage one of those notorious 'live soundtrack' showcases. Featuring some of the classic company from the hit film and stage show (Little Nell, Patricia Quinn) and individuals who first brought O'Brien's characters to life (like infamous Frank-N-Furter Anthony Head), the entire score is presented concert style, including a couple of songs some fans may or may not have known were in the show. Along with Young One's Adrian Edmondson as Brad and Sophie Lawrence as Janet, the fast paced 65 minutes bring the following numbers to life
My Rocky Horror tolerances ended when I hit my 30s. I no longer loved the film and would seek out the soundtrack for an occasional dose of Tim Curry belting out 'I'm Going Home.' As the VCR gave way to the DVD, I bought my mandatory copy of the 'specialest' edition available, and then watched as it sat on my shelf. It's still there, along with thousands of other titles that I'll probably never find the time to revisit. Still, as a wigged out wake-up call for why I loved the musical in the first place, Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Tribute Show deserves a Highly Recommended rating. I will probably never watch it again, but that's par for the cult classic course when it comes to this amazing property. No matter the format - play, film, album, CD, or DVD - there is something eternal about Richard O'Brien's retro-revivalism. Nothing about this version can ruin that - and frankly, it really doesn't try. It's just that the memories occasionally get in the way.- Was this review helpful to you?
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