I can't watch 3D movies (or IMAX). I end up with the whole headache/nausea deal, and it tends to linger into the next day. This puts me in a little bit of a tight spot since EVERYTHING is 3D/IMAX these days. Usually there's a "regular" option to the movie as well, so I just force friends to go see that version with me.
Clearly though, someone involved with Glee hates me. They only have the 3D version of their concert/movie deal that's out right now. I didn't end up going to the actual concert because Laura and I decided tickets were too expensive (which they were), so I sucked it up and we went to the movie last night.
First of all, the movie requires you to suspend reality. Go with the idea that this high school glee club went on a world tour, and just ignore the voice in your head going "wait, really?" Also, get over the fact that it's just the kids (and Gwyneth Paltrow as a surprise guest). Don't be like Laura, who kept asking where Sue was the entire movie. The only thing that I found frustrating was that they obviously changed the song order, so people's outfits (and the amount of confetti on the stage) kept changing around bizarrely. Also, Lea Michele disappeared for like half the movie.
That said, it was SO MUCH FUN. Singing was awesome, the dancing was amazing, it was everything one would expect from Glee. Sure, there was some lip synching going on, but whatever. I can't wait to get a copy of it (in not 3D) so I can play it until my neighbors all know all the words as well. ;)
And yes, I feel like crap this morning. I even busted out my linen pants that look/feel like I'm in my pajamas so I could spend the morning curled up on my office couch since my boss is in court. Have I ever mentioned that I have the best job(s) ever?
P.S. Mom, I'm assuming this satisfies your need for me to stop writing things that make you cry?
I had the opposite reaction to the movie- I thought the "how Glee changed my life" segments were good stories, but gratuitous, and would rather have seen more music and without the 3D. I was disappointed that more of my favorite songs didn't make the cut, irritated by the focus on Lea Michele although I admit that I have little reason to be given the series, and disappointed by Don't Rain On My Parade. I preferred the show's version to the movie; the inflections she chose seemed like she was trying to audition for Elphaba with a version of "Defying Gravity" that happened to have different lyrics. I'd rather have watched the last few episodes again.
ReplyDeleteBut the dancing was incredible!