I'm annoyed that they got rid of Loco Chanel but the song they replaced it with is so much better, It actually talks about the history of drag and gives him some agency but ya'know
I loved the proshot and the movie equally, for different reasons. The movie really took advantage of medium of film and made it a dazzling visual masterpiece. I loved how seamless the transitions were from the "real world" and Jamie's fantasy/what's in his head. Sometimes when they have a movie adaption, the transition between the two worlds is rough and the viewer finds it hard to suspend reality, something that is easy in theatre. That said, I still wish they didn't cut out "The Legend of Loco Chanel". I really wanted them to fit it somewhere in the film. Here's to hoping that the new song gets an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song!
For me, the changes worked as it's a film. The feel is much more like the original documentary. I loved that they showed clips of it in the closing credits.
As much as I am looking forward to seeing this film tomorrow, I am gutted that my two favourite songs from the musical (Legend Of Loco & Limited Edition Prom Night Special) aren't in there. Hopefully it doesn't distract me too much haha! Thanks for the informative video!
Just watched it, honestly I would have loved Loco Chanelle to be in there but the new song in its place is an astounding improvement, and honestly gives more depth to Hugo as a character.
You'll love the replacement song/sequence for Legend of Loco. It add more depth to Hugo/Loco, and provide more motivation for Jamie to fight and be himself. Definitely the highlight of the movie!
Seconding what others said. Coco Chanel is my favourite song from the musical by far but honestly the replacement is excellent and made me cry. I would've liked if they could've squeezed Loco in somewhere but... I wouldn't want them to take the new song out so I'm fine with it.
'This Was Me' was sung by Richard E. Grant and Holly Johnson - lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood - absolutely amazing, and establishing a much stronger character in Hugo.
Great scene by scene breakdown! On the note of It Means Beautiful, I actually thought Lauren Patel's performance of Pritti was directed in a way that it minimized any implication that she was secretly in love with Jamie, which I prefer. The way she delivers the final lines and her expression gave me the vibe that it's more of, as a shy person, she's living vicariously through Jamie, or that she got a boost of inspiration in that moment to become a social leader and make way for people like Jamie. They cut the last 4 lines about her being insecure, and right at the words "but not free" it cuts to the confrontation scene with Jamie's dad, which implies that she's mostly concerned for him. This more solid "ally" arc follows through nicely with her becoming a baby mass movement organizer at prom. The added nod to Emmeline Pankhurst in the prom prep montage also suggest they wanted to position her this way. I quite like this direction, I've always found the "secretly in love with gay BFF" trope a bit iffy & unnecessary.
from how it sounds, it seems like all the very north east britian-centric vocabulary and humour has been removed so its more "digestible" for non- brits...which is kinda sad tbf. There was something so fun about seeing a musical in which the jokes and dialogue sounds like stuff id hear everyday at school
From a cinematic viewpoint it’s clear they stopped the “imaginary” song look, it’s through Jamie’s eyes and roughly halfway through (after the drag show) his dreams and reality have merged
That's such a powerful song! Why on earth have they cut it? Sounds like they've completely ruined the entire thing with no legend of loco or ugly. Not sure I can be bothered to watch it now.🤷♀️
@@or2113 I didn’t miss The Legend of Loco Chanel because This Was Me was better but I did miss Ugly and somewhat Limited Edition because Shobna Gulati has serious pipes!
Living here in Los Angeles I never saw the show before seeing the movie. I only saw one song online performed by Layton Williams. So the movie to me was FANTASTIC. I saw it with a preview audience so no one knew anything about it at all. But the crowd clapped at the end of 2 of the songs, and at the end of the film as well. We all thought it was great! I've just gotten my ticket for the stage musical when it comes here in January. Can't wait to see Layton performing, and what reaction the Americans will have to it! 😍
I’ve watched the film twice today, I love it! The new song this was me is great! Wall in my head was done beautifully, I cried my eyes out at he’s my boy just like when I’ve seen the show.
I loved the proshot, I've been waiting for this movie for 2 years and it didn't disappoint. I missed "the ballad of loco chanel", but the homage was so powerful. I think it's important not to forget the struggles of those who fought and died before it became popular and commercial.
Ah! Nobody else has mentioned it! The singer who takes over for Richard E Grant is Holly Johnson… of… you kids… Frankie Goes to Hollywood. A very apt voice for many reasons! Your video is fantastic!!
Oh yes we'll remake this musical, but we'll cut half the music from it. I really wish we could have just professional recordings of shows (like Jamie did in 2018)
I really liked the stylistic choices for the musical numbers. Even as a big theatre fan I can sometimes take a while to get into the swing of movie musicals and for the suspension of disbelief to kick in. So I think it was very smart to have the first act numbers be more stylistic and to gradually bring in the realism for the second act. I also had no idea Sarah Lancashire could sing like that!
I like when he takes the bins out at the end as it shows that it doesn't matter if your famous or well-known your still a normal person taking the bins out no matter how you are as a general
Literally this was a hard one but i love the movie very much and it's just so different like I love the changes to what the musical had literally it was worth seeing and the song this was me literally it showcases the life towards it literally that is my ultimate favorite
That’s why I feel it probably is a better choice than the original song, (not that it’s bad), but in film, it does give Richard E. Grant’s character more depth and purpose to help Jamie become the Drag Queen he becomes.
@@Serenityellie I couldn't agree more. It was so beautifully done and made me stop and think about how much things have changed for gay people in the past 35 years in the UK (and sad for the countries it hasn't changed)
@@DisabledAtDisney yeah it was beautifully directed, and gave a lot of context to LGBTQ+ history and what it was for many people who didn’t have the freedom to be as queer they wanted as we do today. Plus, that part where there’s the AIDS parade, there’s that little scene where the camera turns to Richard E Grants character is look back and see all the glory he was, that scene is just so powerful.
The way I needed to process the songs that were missing. Oof, oof. But I do love the movie (and I could watch it with my mother who's not speaking English. She loved it), it gave me some great feelings
@@MickeyJoTheatre hi Chuck. I’m gunna be an hypocrite and say no. I know I know, I shouldn’t judge it. I always love the shows better than the movies. I’m not too happy about the songs that have been cut. Iv been so excited about it coming out like we all have but as it’s gotten closer iv started becoming more dubious, almost like it’s a big deal in my life which is pathetic. I should just go into it not as an adaptation but as it’s own material. Great Chanel by the way . Xxx
@@MickeyJoTheatre just watched the movie. Loved it. ‘Over the top’ made me punch the air, and ‘this was me’ was magical and emotional. Still prefer the show tho x
I didn't really like the Movie. As a massive Everybody's talking about Jamie fan I feel like they missed what people enjoy about the show. I love Jamie because it's a camp fun time. Yes, it deals with real-world issues but it's an ultimately uplifting musical. The movie seemed to want to make a coming-of-age film like Billie Elliot with much more of a focus on real-world issues and less on the camp. This makes the music sound really out of place (even the weirdly toned down version) as most of the songs are very larger than life and camp. The acting fell really flat for me (It felt like everyone was told to tone it down when they should be playing it up) and some of the characterizations seem really odd (Mrs hedge has gone from being passively homophobic to openly so and the role of dean is downplayed). Lauren Patel is amazing as Pritti and for the most part, the costuming is great.
A sure she said in a interview about the mrs hedge wrap that they asked her how she did with it. She must of lied to not reveal any spoilers. Also they cut my one of my favourite songs out legend of loco channel. But i must say hes my boy was great. Cant wait to see her sing it in the story not just listening to it on the bus
It he film was ok, but the stage show was far more dynamic. I didn’t like the changes, particularly the schoolroom sequence. A bit of a let down to be honest 😟😟
for the most part i did feel the movie fell a bit flat... it wasnt as tight and flow as well as the show - i think the set changes and costume changes in the show keep that energy but it the movie it didnt work as well. I think had this been a movie rather than a musical it would have been far better. I do like the montage of him being a kid...i also like the historical song at the drag store. What was distracting was the "My boy" song -- i'm almost certain that wasnt the actress's singing voice... it looked lip-synced but poorly done...it wasnt as emotional as i remembered... it was played very flat. I would say the second half of the movie kinda went downhill... it felt rushed
Lots of interesting thoughts here - I should point out that very much is Sarah Lancashire singing in 'He's My Boy', she has an exceptional, unmistakable voice.
I'm annoyed that they got rid of Loco Chanel but the song they replaced it with is so much better, It actually talks about the history of drag and gives him some agency but ya'know
I loved the proshot and the movie equally, for different reasons. The movie really took advantage of medium of film and made it a dazzling visual masterpiece. I loved how seamless the transitions were from the "real world" and Jamie's fantasy/what's in his head. Sometimes when they have a movie adaption, the transition between the two worlds is rough and the viewer finds it hard to suspend reality, something that is easy in theatre.
That said, I still wish they didn't cut out "The Legend of Loco Chanel". I really wanted them to fit it somewhere in the film. Here's to hoping that the new song gets an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song!
For me, the changes worked as it's a film. The feel is much more like the original documentary. I loved that they showed clips of it in the closing credits.
I thought Margaret and Ray lost a lot of character in the film version, they are such vibrant characters in the show and in the film I missed that :(
i definitely agree, they both got a song of theirs cut which made their characters seem much more distant
As much as I am looking forward to seeing this film tomorrow, I am gutted that my two favourite songs from the musical (Legend Of Loco & Limited Edition Prom Night Special) aren't in there. Hopefully it doesn't distract me too much haha! Thanks for the informative video!
Literally in the same situation!
Just watched it, honestly I would have loved Loco Chanelle to be in there but the new song in its place is an astounding improvement, and honestly gives more depth to Hugo as a character.
Well??
You'll love the replacement song/sequence for Legend of Loco. It add more depth to Hugo/Loco, and provide more motivation for Jamie to fight and be himself. Definitely the highlight of the movie!
Seconding what others said. Coco Chanel is my favourite song from the musical by far but honestly the replacement is excellent and made me cry. I would've liked if they could've squeezed Loco in somewhere but... I wouldn't want them to take the new song out so I'm fine with it.
'This Was Me' was sung by Richard E. Grant and Holly Johnson - lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood - absolutely amazing, and establishing a much stronger character in Hugo.
Great scene by scene breakdown! On the note of It Means Beautiful, I actually thought Lauren Patel's performance of Pritti was directed in a way that it minimized any implication that she was secretly in love with Jamie, which I prefer. The way she delivers the final lines and her expression gave me the vibe that it's more of, as a shy person, she's living vicariously through Jamie, or that she got a boost of inspiration in that moment to become a social leader and make way for people like Jamie. They cut the last 4 lines about her being insecure, and right at the words "but not free" it cuts to the confrontation scene with Jamie's dad, which implies that she's mostly concerned for him. This more solid "ally" arc follows through nicely with her becoming a baby mass movement organizer at prom. The added nod to Emmeline Pankhurst in the prom prep montage also suggest they wanted to position her this way. I quite like this direction, I've always found the "secretly in love with gay BFF" trope a bit iffy & unnecessary.
Please say that Jamie suggests his drag name as "Sandra Banana" like he does in the show! 😂
Can confirm 😉
@@MickeyJoTheatre Woohoo I'm so glad they kept that. One of my favourite lines!
When he goes to the drag shop and that song that it shows made me and my mum cry it's was so moving and emotional
from how it sounds, it seems like all the very north east britian-centric vocabulary and humour has been removed so its more "digestible" for non- brits...which is kinda sad tbf. There was something so fun about seeing a musical in which the jokes and dialogue sounds like stuff id hear everyday at school
AHHHH YAY!!! I'm sooo excited to see this.
I needed to see Loco Channel and it's so sad that was cut, it had such great potential
I was initially disappointed as well but the song they replaced it with and the sequence that accompanies it is extraordinary.
From a cinematic viewpoint it’s clear they stopped the “imaginary” song look, it’s through Jamie’s eyes and roughly halfway through (after the drag show) his dreams and reality have merged
Wow, I'm surprised about the amount of cut songs, although the only one I'll probably miss is "Ugly in this Ugly World".
That's such a powerful song! Why on earth have they cut it? Sounds like they've completely ruined the entire thing with no legend of loco or ugly. Not sure I can be bothered to watch it now.🤷♀️
@@or2113 lol, so dramatic
@@joolaine haha yes I think I am about this. A musical purist. 🤷♀️🤣
@@or2113 I didn’t miss The Legend of Loco Chanel because This Was Me was better but I did miss Ugly and somewhat Limited Edition because Shobna Gulati has serious pipes!
Living here in Los Angeles I never saw the show before seeing the movie. I only saw one song online performed by Layton Williams. So the movie to me was FANTASTIC. I saw it with a preview audience so no one knew anything about it at all. But the crowd clapped at the end of 2 of the songs, and at the end of the film as well. We all thought it was great! I've just gotten my ticket for the stage musical when it comes here in January. Can't wait to see Layton performing, and what reaction the Americans will have to it! 😍
I’ve watched the film twice today, I love it! The new song this was me is great! Wall in my head was done beautifully, I cried my eyes out at he’s my boy just like when I’ve seen the show.
Me and my cousin were extras in the street party scene! Can't wait to see it 🎉🌈💃
Amazing! I bet it was crazy fun, it certainly looks that way!
10:33 ,,Sandra Bollock, Tray Sophisticay and...... the other one"
Laika Virgin:
I loved the film!!! So excited the US is finally getting JAMIE next year!!!! Can't wait to see it live.
I loved the proshot, I've been waiting for this movie for 2 years and it didn't disappoint. I missed "the ballad of loco chanel", but the homage was so powerful. I think it's important not to forget the struggles of those who fought and died before it became popular and commercial.
Ah! Nobody else has mentioned it! The singer who takes over for Richard E Grant is Holly Johnson… of… you kids… Frankie Goes to Hollywood. A very apt voice for many reasons!
Your video is fantastic!!
Oh is that who it is?! That's a brilliant choice, thank you so much for enlightening me 😊
Oh yes we'll remake this musical, but we'll cut half the music from it. I really wish we could have just professional recordings of shows (like Jamie did in 2018)
For what it's worth, it has been adapted by the original writers and I *much* prefer this version to the stage production.
Legend of Loco would never have worked on film. It would’ve looked odd.
I really liked the stylistic choices for the musical numbers. Even as a big theatre fan I can sometimes take a while to get into the swing of movie musicals and for the suspension of disbelief to kick in. So I think it was very smart to have the first act numbers be more stylistic and to gradually bring in the realism for the second act. I also had no idea Sarah Lancashire could sing like that!
I saw her onstage in a musical called Betty Blue Eyes 10 years ago and she was phenomenal!
Small difference I noticed is in spotlight instead of saying "all eyes on me" the lunch ladies sing "all eyes on you"
nothing beats John McCrea as Jamie for me, but i actually thought this was one ofthe better musical movie adaptations
Gutted it's not been released in the cinema
I like when he takes the bins out at the end as it shows that it doesn't matter if your famous or well-known your still a normal person taking the bins out no matter how you are as a general
Literally this was a hard one but i love the movie very much and it's just so different like I love the changes to what the musical had literally it was worth seeing and the song this was me literally it showcases the life towards it literally that is my ultimate favorite
I so thought I was going to hate the movie because I’m so attached to the musical but it was good (still prefer the musical tho)
I found the coco part from the 80's amazing, so emotional and i love the depth it gave it
That’s why I feel it probably is a better choice than the original song, (not that it’s bad), but in film, it does give Richard E. Grant’s character more depth and purpose to help Jamie become the Drag Queen he becomes.
@@Serenityellie I couldn't agree more. It was so beautifully done and made me stop and think about how much things have changed for gay people in the past 35 years in the UK (and sad for the countries it hasn't changed)
@@DisabledAtDisney yeah it was beautifully directed, and gave a lot of context to LGBTQ+ history and what it was for many people who didn’t have the freedom to be as queer they wanted as we do today.
Plus, that part where there’s the AIDS parade, there’s that little scene where the camera turns to Richard E Grants character is look back and see all the glory he was, that scene is just so powerful.
The way I needed to process the songs that were missing. Oof, oof. But I do love the movie (and I could watch it with my mother who's not speaking English. She loved it), it gave me some great feelings
Have not seen this movie yet. Must check it out.
Just watched the movie and it was great.
I adored it I loved it, Wicked the movie take note another great review Mickey :)
Show wins every time
Have you seen the film yet? What did you think of it?
@@MickeyJoTheatre hi Chuck. I’m gunna be an hypocrite and say no. I know I know, I shouldn’t judge it. I always love the shows better than the movies.
I’m not too happy about the songs that have been cut. Iv been so excited about it coming out like we all have but as it’s gotten closer iv started becoming more dubious, almost like it’s a big deal in my life which is pathetic.
I should just go into it not as an adaptation but as it’s own material.
Great Chanel by the way . Xxx
@@MickeyJoTheatre just watched the movie. Loved it. ‘Over the top’ made me punch the air, and ‘this was me’ was magical and emotional.
Still prefer the show tho x
The movie is brilliant!
To be honest I was a bit disappointed with the film but I still enjoyed it
I didn't really like the Movie. As a massive Everybody's talking about Jamie fan I feel like they missed what people enjoy about the show. I love Jamie because it's a camp fun time. Yes, it deals with real-world issues but it's an ultimately uplifting musical. The movie seemed to want to make a coming-of-age film like Billie Elliot with much more of a focus on real-world issues and less on the camp. This makes the music sound really out of place (even the weirdly toned down version) as most of the songs are very larger than life and camp. The acting fell really flat for me (It felt like everyone was told to tone it down when they should be playing it up) and some of the characterizations seem really odd (Mrs hedge has gone from being passively homophobic to openly so and the role of dean is downplayed). Lauren Patel is amazing as Pritti and for the most part, the costuming is great.
A sure she said in a interview about the mrs hedge wrap that they asked her how she did with it. She must of lied to not reveal any spoilers. Also they cut my one of my favourite songs out legend of loco channel. But i must say hes my boy was great. Cant wait to see her sing it in the story not just listening to it on the bus
I'm sure the real teacher has learnt through Jamie actual experience.
It he film was ok, but the stage show was far more dynamic. I didn’t like the changes, particularly the schoolroom sequence. A bit of a let down to be honest 😟😟
idk which one I prefer if I prefer THE LEGEND OF LOCO CHANELLE or THIS WAS ME
for the most part i did feel the movie fell a bit flat... it wasnt as tight and flow as well as the show - i think the set changes and costume changes in the show keep that energy but it the movie it didnt work as well.
I think had this been a movie rather than a musical it would have been far better.
I do like the montage of him being a kid...i also like the historical song at the drag store.
What was distracting was the "My boy" song -- i'm almost certain that wasnt the actress's singing voice... it looked lip-synced but poorly done...it wasnt as emotional as i remembered... it was played very flat.
I would say the second half of the movie kinda went downhill... it felt rushed
Lots of interesting thoughts here - I should point out that very much is Sarah Lancashire singing in 'He's My Boy', she has an exceptional, unmistakable voice.
Songs are always lip synched to, during filming, I believe. It's just some people are good at lip synching, some aren't.