Table of contents:
- "Nine", 2009, UK, USA, directed by Rob Marshall
- The Muppets, 2011, USA, directed by James Bobin
- Les Miserables, 2012, UK, USA, director Tom Hooper
- "Rock for Ages", 2012, USA, director Adam Shankman
- "La La Land", 2016, USA, Hong Kong, director Damien Chazelle
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, 2018, USA, directors Ethan and Joel Coen
- Rocketman, 2019, UK, USA, Canada, director Dexton Fletcher
- Graduation, 2020, USA, directed by Ryan Murphy
Video: 8 best musicals of recent years that will give you a lot of positive emotions
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
On the stage and in the cinema, musicals are always a success. This genre was a symbol of the golden age of Hollywood, later it was considered a kind of relic of the past and was embodied only in theatrical performances. But in recent years, musical films have experienced a rebirth, and it is not in vain that this year even the Cannes Film Festival opened with the musical "Annette" by Leos Carax. And we propose to get acquainted with the best musicals of recent years, which you must see.
"Nine", 2009, UK, USA, directed by Rob Marshall
The creator of the legendary musical "Chicago" this time made a movie about a movie, where the main character - director Guido Contini - can not complete the filming of his new project. He looks for inspiration in the arms of women and recalls how his path developed. The viewer will meet with real burlesque, brilliant women, the incredible atmosphere of Italy and, of course, amazing music.
The Muppets, 2011, USA, directed by James Bobin
A stunningly light and graceful musical that combines witty jokes, subtle irony and the charm of good old films of this genre. Here, dolls coexist with people and are full-fledged heroes. They are the ones who are trying to save a large studio from financial ruin. As a result, the creators have a very cute and almost childish story that will delight viewers of all ages and can gather the whole family at the screen. And the composition Man or Muppet won the Oscar for Best Song in 2012.
Les Miserables, 2012, UK, USA, director Tom Hooper
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. It is unique in that, unlike all other musicals, the actors did not play to the soundtrack during the filming, but sang live. As a result, every shot looks organic, and the acting is natural and spontaneous. The musical won three Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress, Best Sound, Best Makeup and Hair. And he consolidated his success with three Golden Globe awards - for Best Film (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
"Rock for Ages", 2012, USA, director Adam Shankman
The film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, based on the book by Chris D'Arienzo, tells the story of a girl whose dreams of fame and success were trampled by the ruthless Dream Factory. Shooting Broadway productions is not easy, especially when it comes to such a complex genre. But the creators of "Rock for Ages" managed to shoot an amazingly atmospheric film, and Tom Cruise even took vocal lessons for the sake of filming the tape.
"La La Land", 2016, USA, Hong Kong, director Damien Chazelle
It is hard to imagine that this truly enchanting musical was filmed for only a few weeks. The director managed to infect every member of the film crew with his idea, from the leading actors to the technicians. For this, he made everyone watch the best musicals of all time, from Singing in the Rain to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. As a result, the musical won six Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, five Academy Awards and many more. The eternal love story, generously flavored with the ambitions of the main characters and their desire for fame and success, is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, 2018, USA, directors Ethan and Joel Coen
The filmmakers managed to combine, it seems, completely incompatible genres: musical, western and drama in one bottle, adding comedy and melodrama here. No wonder the Coen brothers are called the kings of the absurd, because their heroes sing in completely unthinkable situations. As a result, the viewer will be able to enjoy wonderful music, enjoy acting, indulge in feelings and philosophical reflections, and also laugh heartily. The musical won the Venice Film Festival prize for Best Screenplay.
Rocketman, 2019, UK, USA, Canada, director Dexton Fletcher
The creator of Bohemian Rhapsody, who told the story of Queen, this time invites the viewer to get acquainted with the biography of Sir Elton John. This is not a glossy, honest story of the ascent of a humble boy Reginald Dwight to the heights of world fame. As a result, the musical turned out to be solid, bright and incendiary, just like the songs of the most legendary musician.
Graduation, 2020, USA, directed by Ryan Murphy
A film adaptation of the Broadway hit was filmed for Netflix, but the director deliberately refused to work with the actors playing in the original production. The director replaced them with stars of the first magnitude and the main roles were played by Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Kerry Washington. As a result, the viewer got a real show, like a holiday in neon colors.
The musical in the first half of the twentieth century was one of the most popular and beloved genres of Broadway productions. It is not surprising that musicals have become an incredible success in films as well. Songs and dances, incredible costumes and the absence of even a hint of despondency - all this doomed musical films to success and more than once served as the occasion for the presentation of the Oscar.
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