This is a must have for any DVD collection. I was actually at the performance when the filming was done. The sets are amazing, something new to see every time you look. Ben Lewis and Anna O'Bryne give memorable performances are The Phantom and Christine, and are well supported by Simon Gleeson, Sharon Millerchip and Maria Mercedes. The score is one the best Andrew Llyod webber has written and the vocal talents of the cast blend beautifully with it. My personal favorites are 'Til I hear you sing' and Beneath a moonless Sky
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PETER NULLE (Adalaide South Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
Outside of England, to my knowledge, Australia where I live, is the only other country to Have Love Never Dies currently showing, that finished in Melbourne Just before Christmas and is about to open In Sydney. I have seen the show twice now, The Phantom of the Opera I saw 5 times and it is my favourite Musical. In Love Never Dies the story continues with the Phantom Fleeing to Coney Island. 8 years has past and this is where the story takes up.I do not want to give too much away, but Christine is lured to Coney Island with her drunken husband and 8 year old son, to sing for a large sum of money which she really needs after her husband Raul has become an alcoholic, and lost all their money and wea lth over the years, so this is Christine's chance to get back to the life she once enjoyed all those years ago.There is Drama, love and sadness as there was in the original Phantom of the opera and throughout Love Never Dies there are afew subtle references back to the original show through the music score, When Christine sings her signature song the scene too my breath away. If you loved Phantom of the Opera, you will love, Love never dies, Keep and open mind as the story unfolds as you follow this musical and I'm sure you will not be disappointed.I too had read negative reviews when the show opened in London, perhaps us Aussies do not pay much attention to other's views and would rather see it for ourselves before passing Judgement, I have no regrets spending my money to see this show, it was fantastic. Enjoy the dvd, feel the beautiful music score and enjoy the show.
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kathrynannabelle - See all my reviews
I don't think that ALW intended for LND to be directly compared to Phantom. Phantom and LND are both different, but both VERY amazing/awesome/phantastic. even if the story is different from what some people think should happen, it's still a masterpiece and deserves to be recognized for its own music and story and actors, not for its prequel. the music is amazing. the cast is amazing in both productions. it's worth buying. keep an open mind and you'll be amazed.
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P. Tan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
Just for clarification for others, the blu-ray is actually released in Australia and New Zealand. Having seen this in person live at Sydney Capitol, this live recording made in Melbourne is an accurate reproduction of what is currently playing in Sydney, so are the cast. Note that the arrangement and lyrics differs to the original London version, which has since improved. I strongly suggest you pick up a copy if you so happen to see the musical currently in Sydney, it is not region locked and will play on a US Playstation 3. The quality of the Blu-ray is amazing, down to each cast's expression, makeup, props and detailed/intricate costume designs. The camera can get really disorientating at times, I would rather have a version that has a camera angle that does not move. But this is as close as experiencing the live musical in person.
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VOICE OF VICTORIA "STEVE" (VICTORIA AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews
There is much to praise in the Australian production of LND. Unfortunately the music is not among them. First this show looks INCREDIBLE. Set design, lighting and costuming give the show a wonderful fantastic eerie look. Song wise nothing stayed with me. One song has a huge build up the Phantom has written an amazing song for Christmas the singing of which will have very serious consequences the tune though well sung is only adaquate and so is a huge let down. Also the story is as ludicrous as the original Phantom (maybe be more so) but because the songs are average it was more difficult to suspend disbelief. I found it hard to believe the sequence of events leading to the finale and I found the outcome improbable too. None of this is the fault of the impeccable cast who sing and smoulder well! Credit to the Australian team for doing such a good job with this material. The DVD is beautifully filmed balancing between making it clearly a filmed musical with the correct sets and lighting and using close ups etc to heighten drama on a TV screen. Keen ALW fans and those interested to see how effective filming a musical can be may be interested,just don't be surprised if the music falls a little short of expectation.
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