The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks

By Michael Ritchie

  • Genre: Musicals
  • Release Date: 2000-09-22
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 1h 26min
  • Director: Michael Ritchie
  • Production Company: Sullivan Street Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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Description

Step right up and enjoy the universally loved show that has entertained audiences for over 40 years! The Fantasticks is as fresh and dazzling as ever in this screen adaptation from the original creative team of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Director Michael Ritchie (A Simple Wish) orchestrates the musical talents of Oscar® winner Joel Grey (Cabaret), Tony Award winner Barnard Hughes (Da), Jean Louisa Kelly (Mr. Holland's Opus) and Joe McIntyre (New Kids On the Block) in a magical, mystical love story inspired by Romeo and Juliet. Two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glances and hide their romance from their feuding fathers. Little do these lovebirds know, however, that their fathers are actually good friends who've hatched a plan with the help of a mystical roving sideshow and its equally mysterious ringmaster to get these lovers down the aisle! But be careful what you wish for. Because to bring these families together they must first be torn apart!

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  • Not Romeo and Juliet....

    3
    By Siobhan L
    Its actually based on the Ovidian version of Pyramus and Thisbe (which, Romeo and Juliet was loosely based off). When I was a FReshman in High School (going back to 1989), my Latin teacher taught us reading parts of Ovid and other Roman writers, and we studied Pyramus and Thisbe. and then went to see the Fantasticks, and had to write a paper on how it translated to modern times. the movie, as far as on-screen translations of the play, iosn;t too bad, but you lose the idea of the half-round theater that it was meant to be shown in, plua a movie is never as good as a live performance (look at Rent or Phantom of the Opera - while I loved both, its not the same -the only movie that compared was Chicago... and that was very much the work of the screenwriter and director - plus the material translated well). This moviue is at the least etertaining, and worth it for those who never made it to NYC to see the show (a;ways recommended)

  • **Not a family film**

    1
    By 4rkids
    With a PG rating I'm not sure how they managed to shove in so many innuendos and flashes of skin as they did. While the plot is interesting the previously mentioned items did NOT add to it one bit. They were distracting and unfortunately made this show one that could not be comfortably viewed by a truly PG audience.

  • It's better than orginally thought

    3
    By nkotb1985
    I saw people's review of this movie. I did not really have high hopes even though one of my favorite artists, Joey Mcintyre, is in the film. I won't tell anyone this is the best movie I have ever seen, but I don't think it's as horrible as people make it out be. I was drawn in by the love story of the younger characters and the music was pretty good. I like musicals, but not all musicals I like. This one was decent. It would say that even if I saw it on stage. Pretty much, if you are a Joey Mac fan--- watch the movie! If you are not a fan, have an open mind and form your own opinion. You might be surprised.

  • Oh dear.

    2
    By FarrSight
    I performed this musical as "Matt" last year. I'm very dissapointed that the artistic direction from this movie was an almost complete departure from the live show. Songs, blocking, lines, monologues, even charactors, are all vastly skewed or altered. Almost nothing is the same. The best thing about this movie is, despite how their lines and songs were changed, the actors and actresses played the roles exactly how they were meant to be played. But beyond that, this movie it a terrible memoriam to "The Longest Running Off-Broadway Show Ever".

  • terrible

    1
    By ever.thine.ever.mine.ever.ours
    THAT MOVIE REALLY KILLED THE PLAY. I saw the play and i loved it, everything about it was great, but when i rented the movie on itunes i wanted to go back in time and not waste my $3.00. The movie was such a let down, bad singing, bad dancing, and bad actors, :(

  • Good play, not so this movie

    2
    By Garunner
    There are times when the transference from one medium to another works well, or even better than the original format, unfortunately this is not one of those times. The director never seems to be able to make up his mind, is he filming a movie about the play or is he filming the play itself? The trailer was actually more entertaining that the movie. Save some time and some money this one is not really worth the purchase price, I don't feel it is worth the rental price. Rent it from a local video store first and if you like it then buy it. The bad thing about purchasing on line is that you can't ebay it if you don't like it.

  • A really horrible movie...

    1
    By itmom54
    I'm very much a fan of musicals from the 1980's on but this I could not stand. The plot was clichéd and very over done and there was no connection between the love interests in the film. On top of that, I wasted over an hour of my life that I will never be able to get back. The setting was the only authentic part of this movie but due to poor visual effects, it degraded the scenery. I give this movie 1 star for it's annoying singing and lack of direction.

  • Amazing.

    5
    By HerbyJesus
    Loved it.

  • I love the story.

    5
    By Raul Oscar Gomez Jr
    I've seen the play a couple of times and I still don't get tired of it. its an amazing love story. If you loved the theatrical play of the Fantasticks, you'll love the movie. I know I do. five stars to the movie.

  • Fantastico!!!!!!

    5
    By macho (wo)- man
    Mui publer est bona phan Exelante!! Me guet videio NOW!!!!!!

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