Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado / Conrad, Stewart, Revill, Opera World
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Actor: Anne Collins, Clive Revill, John Stewart, Kate Flowers, William ConradDirector: Rodney Greenberg
Brand: Acorn
Editor: Barry Stevens
Producer: Edward Simons
Producer: George Walker
Producer: Judith de Paul
Writer: William S. Gilbert
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 116 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-10-22
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
DVD Reviews of Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado / Conrad, Stewart, Revill, Opera World
DVD Review: Overlook the flaws and enjoy this movie.
Summary: 4 Stars
This 1982, BBC/PBS, made-for-TV production is somewhat dated. The technical aspects, including sound work would be done better today. It is easy to hear and to understand the play, but there is very little stereo effect, and today's 5.1 sound would make it even better.
One feature I appreciated was the included libretto, which follows the one from Bradley's book closely. There are no captions of any kind.
I was surprised to see Joseph Conrad cast as the Mikado; I didn't know he could sing. As it turns out, he will never be known for it, but he acquitted himself well in the few solos he had. John Stewart, as Nanki-Poo, was excellent, but the best singing was from the two female leads, Kate Flowers and Anne Collins, who played Yum-Yum and Katisha respectively.
In spite of the truly poor choreography and cheap-looking sets and costumes, this is the best production of The Mikado that I have seen to date, but I would very much like to see the complete play done by the actors from the movie, Topsy-Turvy (another recommended movie, but not for children). (It's at: Topsy-Turvy)
If you are inclined to be picky about your Gilbert & Sullivan, you may find this DVD to deliver less than you desire, but I am happy to enjoy the lighthearted show in a lighthearted manner and forgive the few flaws.
Recommended.
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