I'm not positive this is a great "film," but it sure is great theater. The director's previous experience was mostly with the stage, and that comes through - he wants us to experience the magic, from scene changes to choreography. So eventually it feels like you are in the best seat in the house. And that lasts long enough to be genuinely moved by these stories that refuse to be anything other than optimistic about humanity.
Come from Away
2021
Action / Comedy / Drama / Musical
Come from Away
2021
Action / Comedy / Drama / Musical
Plot summary
7,000 passengers are stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded on September 11, 2001. Filmed live on stage at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York City.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
September 11, 2021 at 01:24 AM
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Best seat in the house
a lot to like here
Perhaps the most interesting thing about this play (aside from its Cinderella backstory, rags to riches) is the way it keeps transforming itself while you watch. At first, the viewer is actually shocked that such a horrific piece of history can suddenly become ENTERTAINING and INSPIRING. Then the subtext in the script about race, gender, community catch your eye, all at once. Soon you are wondering silently to yourself if there really is a place like Gander (yes) and if all Canadians are like that (many are, but not all). Then, before you have a chance to get bored, the gritty narrative, the backstory, pops up and grabs your attention; and wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you give a silent thanks for being able to watch history without actually BEING history. And then it is over. Cue the well deserved applause. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
I loved this film it's my new fav musical
What a joyous film from start to finish. The tone of the story was well done. The musical numbers are great and the songs are catchy. As a Canadian I even loved it more. One of the best musicals.