Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [Region 2]
by David Mallet
![Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [Region 2]](/images/Joseph-and-the-Amazing-Technicolor-Dreamcoat-Region-2-B00004R95G-L.jpg)
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Christopher Biggins, Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Maria Friedman, Richard AttenboroughDirector: David Mallet
DVD: Region Code 2
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
DVD Reviews of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [Region 2]
DVD Review: Any Dream Will Do...
Summary: 5 Stars
This retelling of "The Coat of Many Colors" is a fanasty full of delighful music.
Set as a grade-school production, the staff of the school is featured in the various roles with the gym's stage morphing and flowing into the Pinewood 007 Studios, where the bulk of the film was shot.
Donny Osmond shows his skills in the title role, travelling from a happy boyhood in Cannan, to a tearful and scary Egyptian jail, and finally to the side of Ramses' throne as a noble Prince. The 40 year old actor is believable as both an 18 year old youth and the older, mature royal advisor.
Maria Friedman has too much fun as the Narrator. She strolls through the desert, dances with the brothers, and sips drinks in the shadow of the Sphinx. Her bouncy step and emotional face change for each number to support Joseph/Don in his plights.
With musical themes from the Roaring 20's, the Rocking 50's, the Mod 60's, the Soulful French Canteens, and the American WildWest Saloons, this movie deserves the large box of popcorn. You won't want to have to miss a thing!
DVD Review: A dream of a production.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never enjoyed a musical production so much as I did "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat". The magic between Donny and the children was wonderful and filled me with a warmth of which I've never before experienced. And lastly, I thoroughly enjoyed Maria Friedman's performance. And, as usual, the quality of the CD was superb.
For this last I am grateful to Amazon.
DVD Review: GREAT FAMILY FUN
Summary: 5 Stars
The story-line, the music, and the cast combine to creat a wonderful experience the whole family can enjoy together.DVD Review: Fantastic!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Donny Osmond does such a fantastic job in this musical. I saw this live (unfortunately without Donny as the star) and it was good, but Donny made it so much more fun and enjoyable. His voice and vocal range is amazing and he has such a great range of emotion in this musical. Specifically, during one scene towards the end (somewhere during the groveling scenes - can't remember exactly where) Donny bends down to look at Benjamin who is laying on the ground. He picks up the golden cup and slams it down with disgust in front of Benjamin. It actually gave me cold chills the first time (and several times after) I saw it because it is a look that you normally don't see on Donny nor associate with him. This is a great musical for all ages and I would highly recommend it to everyone.DVD Review: Loved it!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
We watched it countless times with our family. Our family ranges from toddlers to teenagers and we all enjoy it.
It's a great story but to fun and catchy music!
Description of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [Region 2]
Following the successful 1998 video release of Cats comes another Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it's a savvy choice. It hasn't been represented on film before, it's short enough (78 minutes) to present without cuts, and it has the star power of former teen icon Donny Osmond, who played over 1,800 performances across North America. Rather than record a live performance, Cats director David Mallet conceived Joseph as a film, though one that is based strongly on codirector Steven Pimlott's 1991 London revival and relies more on camerawork than venturing beyond its stagelike sets.Lloyd Webber's first project with lyricist Tim Rice was originally written in 1968 as a school cantata; accordingly, this film uses a framing sequence of a school recital, with an audience of clapping, singing kids and members of the faculty playing the roles. The Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors gets a splashy, vigorous treatment with an energetic cast, Las Vegas-style glitz, and catchy, eclectic songs, including "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," the peppy "Go, Go, Go Joseph," and various bits of country, calypso, and Elvis. Osmond is perfect in the title role, with a strong voice and winning persona, while London stage veteran Maria Friedman performs well in the central role of the narrator. Richard Attenborough appears (and sings a little) as Jacob, and Joan Collins makes a brief, nonsinging cameo.
Joseph certainly isn't revolutionary musical theater, but if you view it as a kids' show, it's a silly good time (though there are poignant moments too). Parents should note, however, that this production might warrant a little discretion due to one suggestive scene and some risqu? costumes. --David Horiuchi
Musicals & Performing Arts DVDs
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Bestsellers in Musicals & Performing Arts DVDs
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen Edition)CURRY,TIM; Release date: 2002-09-03; DVD
Best price: $6.49
Price in other shops:
Glenn Beck UnelectableGLENN BECK - UNELECTABLE (DVD MOVIE); Release date: 2008-09-16; DVD
Best price: $12.25
Price in other shops:
Mary Poppins (40th Anniversary Edition)Release date: 2004-12-14; DVD
Best price: $12.00
Price in other shops:
Celtic Thunder: The ShowRelease date: 2008-03-18; DVD
Best price: $10.37
Price in other shops:
Across the Universe (Two-Disc Special Edition)Sony; Release date: 2008-02-05; DVD
Best price: $12.24
Price in other shops:
Camp Rock (Extended Rock Star Edition)Buena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2008-08-19; DVD
Best price: $8.94
Price in other shops:
The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT; Release date: 2005-11-15; DVD
Best price: $13.99
Price in other shops:
Cinderella (Two-Disc Special Edition)Disney; Release date: 2005-10-04; DVD
Best price: $24.93
Price in other shops:
![The Nightmare Before Christmas [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy Image](/images/The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy-B001AIRUP4-X.jpg)
The Nightmare Before Christmas [Blu-ray] + Digital CopyRelease date: 2008-08-26; DVD
Best price: $22.25
Price in other shops:
The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)Release date: 2008-08-26; DVD
Best price: $20.00
Price in other shops:
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
HairRelease date: 1999-04-27; DVD
Best price: $4.98
Price in other shops:
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice - Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1993 Los Angeles Cast)Release date: 1993-06-22; Music CD
Best price: $13.25
Price in other shops:
Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall CelebrationRelease date: 2001-10-30; DVD
Best price: $11.75
Price in other shops:
Jesus Christ SuperstarRelease date: 2001-03-20; DVD
Best price: $10.68
Price in other shops:
EvitaMADONNA; Release date: 1998-03-25; DVD
Best price: $5.50
Price in other shops:
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982 Original Broadway Cast)Release date: 1991-02-01; Music CD
Best price: $7.53
Price in other shops:
GodspellGODSPELL; Release date: 2000-04-04; DVD
Best price: $8.27
Price in other shops:
Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition)Release date: 2004-08-31; DVD
Best price: $8.01
Price in other shops:
Cats - The Musical (Commemorative Edition)Release date: 2000-09-12; DVD
Best price: $11.58
Price in other shops:
Donny Osmond, Tim Rice - Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1992 Canadian Cast)Release date: 1994-04-19; Music CD
Best price: $13.07
Price in other shops: