Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Reviews rolling in for "The Prom"

The media embargo for official film reviews was lifted for The Prom yesterday. At the time of this post, the film stands at 54 on Metacritic (fifteen reviews), and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes (41 reviews). Metacritic of course is more the "prestigious" of scores, as it's a weighted average of fewer, more prominent sources. Rotten Tomatoes is a bit more low brow, and tends to run higher than Metacritic. 

There will be many more reviews of course, but so far, I'd say this is decent for a Ryan Murphy feature. Unsurprisingly, a lot of reviewers are comparing it to Glee. But a fair number are offering very favorable takes in the movie, generally praising it as a feel-good romp and something joyous that theater-starved audiences desperately need right now. 

More important is that Meryl is getting pretty good ink here. She's given props for "having fun" and really "sinking her teeth into" the part. And her singing is being widely praised as well. A clip of her performance of "It's Not about Me" leaked in Twitter earlier, which I happened to catch. I have to agree she sounds amazing. Possibly the best I've ever heard her. The full soundtrack will be released digitally on December 4.  

At this point, she's looking very good for a Globe nod, and may even possibly contend for the win. 

The Prom will be streamed on Netflix starting next Friday, December 11.  

5 comments:

  1. She is getting better reviews for Let Them All Talk. Currently 100% on RT with 7 reviews. I bet they push her to supporting for The Prom so she gets double nominations.

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    1. Love to see the great reviews. I still doubt she'll be pushed supporting in the Prom. Possible double globe nod.

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  2. Great to see string reviews for both!

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  3. We saw The Prom Saturday and it was amazing! Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and the entire cast were all absolutely magical! A special shoutout to all the fabulous young performers too! Every musical number was just wonderful! I didn’t know any of the songs and sometimes that really works against a musical, but not this time! I saw it with my BFF/Movie-Partner for more than 30 years and she felt the same way! What a treat to see Meryl in a musical once again! You would swear the part was written for her! And she had amazing chemistry with Keegan-Michael Key! They need their own sequel! Easily the best movie of the year!! So glad we were able to experience it on the big screen! We’ve been going to the movies here in Las Vegas since September and it’s been awesome! Very little attendance, super clean, sanitizers everywhere, including wipes for the seats, your hands, whatever! BTW Jeff: you and I share a birthday! I’m a ridiculously huge Meryl fan and I absolutely love, love, love your website!! Stay safe and healthy everyone!!

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    1. Hi, Tena! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Prom and that you're enjoying Word on the Streep!

      I'm really looking forward to seeing this and am thrilled by the notices Meryl is getting for her performance. I of course listened to her "It' Not about Me" from the soundtrack and she has never sounded better.

      And did happen to know that we also share a birthday with the great Viola Davis! Yay Leos.

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