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Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I really love musicals, and this is one of my favorites. Of course it's silly and nonsensical, but who cares! I watch my DVD of this musical when I'm depressed and need a lift. Pure escapism! I've also seen it on stage three times, and I have loved it every time. There are some differences between the stage production and the movie, but both are very entertaining.This production is staged like a 60's show, and that just adds to the fun.Donny Osmond makes a great Joseph, and the other actors do a good job too. Nice!

No matter how many times I watch this musical, it never ceases to inspire me, overwhelm me, fill me with emotion and make me laugh. From start to finish, it is a glorious, amazing, joyful celebration of one of the most well-known and beloved stories that is found in the Bible.There is nothing about this musical that I don't like. Every song and performance is absolutely fantastic. Donny Osmond looks and sings really great. I particularly like his rendition of "Close Every Door". Maria Friedman is likewise at the top of her game, and I love her powerful voice, funny antics, facial expressions and charm. Robert Torti as Pharaoh singing "Song of the King" Elvis style is hilarious and unforgettable. Gerry McIntyre as Judah singing "Calypso Benjamin" is also a real treat. In fact, every other singer/actor puts in a very worthy performance as well without exception.Then, of course, there are all of the happy, smiling children who both serve as audience members, actors and chorus. They add such a special, heartwarming touch to the entire production. You'll love them!In addition, the choreography is wonderful with such a variety of dance styles, as is the wide selection of song styles. The colors and costumes are bright and cheerful, and add to the excitement of watching this show. The humor throughout this musical is very contagious.I don't often give out a ten, but this video definitely deserves it. Do yourself a favor. Rent it or purchase it today!

Boy, I wish we had assemblies like this when I was in school!I was introduced to Andrew Lloyd Webber and the wonderful lyricist Tim Rice through Jesus Christ Superstar. Joseph is somewhat of a cousin to that show but it is a different kettle of fish at the same time. It is clearly designed to be accessible to school children-- which is great. Kids are an audience worthy of being catered to and it's wonderful to see them becoming involved in the arts, as the DVD extras show us that English schools host their own productions. But Dreamcoat also holds much for adults who are willing to forgo pretensions in favor of fun. This is not classical theatre but it is enjoyable lightweight popular theatre, accessible to anyone with an appreciation for the wacky and zany. In short, it is entertaining. It is good music with a good message for kids--and Tim Rice's lyrics are witty as ever. Another thing this is not, however, is a religious show. Parents, note that this isn't to the Bible for kids. It's not a Christian (or Jewish) perspective; rather, it is universal. Joseph and friends are depicted no differently than if they were figures in Greek or Norse mythology; there is no special reverence nor special disdain, although the approach is light-hearted and fun-loving. It's another story. At one point, Maria Friedman, playing narrator, stumbles and drops her Bible, telegraphing that this is a non-traditionalist, possibly off-center treatment of scripture, one that absolutely requires a taste for the whimsical.I've sadly never seen the show on stage, which m I'd love to, but I do see how this rendition could disappoint one in search of the purely theatrical. However, one of two things I like is actually dependent on the filmic medium. The story is bookended as a play children are watching in school. When Joseph emerges, it becomes a blend of reality and fantasy. The lines are blurred and the action is effectively placed in a unique realm that, I find, engages the imagination. It's a bit of a throwback to the like of the 1973 film of Jesus Christ Superstar, which similarly bookends its main story as a performance of sorts. Except Dreamcoat is presented ideally for connecting with kids. At the same time, this presentation is strongly theatrical on other ways and I really appreciate getting a bit of the theatrical experience in the living room, as I do love theatre.The other thing I really like is the sheer variety. There's '50s-style rock 'n' roll with the classic Go, Go Joseph and Pharo's Dream, an outrageous Elvis imitation. There's a faux country/western ballad as Joe's bros deliciously pretend to mourn him. And there's a wonderful calypso that will get stuck in your head for days. Webber takes a pantheon of popular music styles that people love and weaves them together in storytelling. That's pop theatre. It seems typical of Webber and it's similar to the musical brilliance that makes Superstar a classic of fantastic appeal. Dreamcoat is cut from the same cloth, dyed in different hues.As to the cast, the all-star approach seems over the top but it's always nice seeing Richard Attenborough (Jacob). And I've never followed Osmond but I crest him for a good performance, making Joe warn and radiant. Watching him with the kids is a joy. The ending Coat of Many Colors sequence is marvelous, as we see the kids form a unified body of many colors on stage, and the bookending number, Any Dream Will Do, can stand as a classic entirely on its own (more so than Joseph's slower ballad while in prison). The supporting cast is uniformly excellent, especially Judah, Pharo, the butler, and the baker. Friedman is amusing if over the top as narrator, a device that seems conceived to help kids understand the story. I recognized Englishman Ian McNiece as Potiphar, a delightful performance of a colorful characterization, not to be missed.In short, Dreamcoat lives up to its title: the characters are all colorful. The music is fun and the themes poignant. The story and music conjure and help to preserve a spirit of dreaming and daring to have and glorify dreams and hope, as well as a spirit of love and unity. Which is beautiful. This show could also serve as a fun way to introduce kids to musical theatre. The upbeat music, goofiness, and presence of kids in the story should help draw kids in. If I chose two words to describe Dreamcoat, they would be "color" and "dreams", two things children should not be short of. Everyone should sew a Dreamcoat.

I have seen the musical/play live (not with Donny). I agree it is more fun to see live but there is no one who can play Joseph like Donny. He has the most glorious voice to sing these songs. He is no where near the teen idol he once was. Although he was very cute then and certainly has grown up to be one handsome man. Knowing his background with his beliefs and his wonderful family also helps to see him play this part. He has such a wonderful aura about him because he is a good kind-hearted person and morally upright. The story itself is a great one and the men playing the brothers are just wonderful as is the fella playing Pharaoh. It's a fun movie to watch and you might learn a lesson from it. "Close Any Door" brings tears to me every time. I have heard at least three other men sing it and not one is even near Donny's deliverance and emotion. Please give it a try.