The Prom
Netflix | Release Date: December 4, 2020
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forwardswillDec 11, 2020
Forget Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca. The amount of joy in The Prom is what I want injected into me.
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Mark3pmDec 11, 2020
Best tonic for 2020. A box of tissues, an open mind and heart and Just enjoy!
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bsealy1Dec 11, 2020
Absolutely loved this! So fun. So uplifting. The cast is superb. Will definitely watch this multiple times.
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Mclovin69Dec 14, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was kinda boring. In fact, the plot of The Prom actually has more fondness for dress rehearsals and the “do-over” than that “Tonight Belongs to You” might suggest. Not my cup of tea.… Expand
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snorkissJan 8, 2021
A nauseatingly mawkish 'feel good' musical that hits every bad note on its way to the bottom - 1 star
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Jcain1104Dec 11, 2020
The best! Just what we need right now. Thank you!! We can’t wait to watch it again and again!!
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tandrewwDec 11, 2020
The Prom is not just like a sappy musical, it's a wake-up call for everyone who still don't know the concept of being an LGBTQ+. It shares the experiences of various people where all of us can relate to; and it trumps over the bigotry of someThe Prom is not just like a sappy musical, it's a wake-up call for everyone who still don't know the concept of being an LGBTQ+. It shares the experiences of various people where all of us can relate to; and it trumps over the bigotry of some Christians who still base everything in the Bible as if they never committed a sin in their life. It's something everyone should watch to be awakened from this world.… Expand
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Njmis1Dec 11, 2020
The broadway show was great and so was the movie ! It was loads of fun ! It makes you laugh , cry , sing , and dance! The message of acceptance and self esteem was the positivity and optimism we needed this year !
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PotterheadGleekDec 11, 2020
Ryan Murphy returns to the musical world since Glee and makes this Broadway show adaptation in a jazzy LGBTQ empowerment musical comedy. Although Corden makes a caricaturistic gay character, which is forgettable, the other cast members areRyan Murphy returns to the musical world since Glee and makes this Broadway show adaptation in a jazzy LGBTQ empowerment musical comedy. Although Corden makes a caricaturistic gay character, which is forgettable, the other cast members are the true performers here. A big shout out to Jo Ellen Perlman and Ariana DeBose.… Expand
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gabrielmangualDec 11, 2020
I really enjoyed this movie. It gave me good vibesss and it has a wonderful and tasteful cast.
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TaushimDec 11, 2020
James Corden was excellent...along with the All-Star cast. This is a message the world needs right now. Love one another....dispute the differences....
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WesleyNolasco13Dec 11, 2020
This is Ryan Murphy's worst production. It's repetitive, unbearable, outrageous, with bad music and totally disposable. That's how the nuclear bomb in Hiroshima is living. Everyone there managed to bring the original Broadway script to death.This is Ryan Murphy's worst production. It's repetitive, unbearable, outrageous, with bad music and totally disposable. That's how the nuclear bomb in Hiroshima is living. Everyone there managed to bring the original Broadway script to death. It never seems to reflect the way people actually talk, think or behave. A musical film full of dull jokes, reheated clichés and two hours looking at the clock. Is perfect for blind and deaf people… Expand
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wolftwlDec 11, 2020
Terrible movie. The songs are unoriginal and bland. The writing is terrible.
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mrmonsterDec 19, 2020
An outrageously fun, very well acted musical that will put a smile on your face the whole way through.
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joelgreenbergDec 11, 2020
The Prom is a mess, but a mess without a single redeeming moment or laugh or smirk. It's an opportunity for good ol' American know-how to show itself as shallow, pointless, mawkish and venal. I assume that the cast were paid in cash. In advance.
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alejandro970Jan 2, 2021
Sing while you're winning. I don't know the theater version but at least I can say that the performances are acceptable as well as the musical numbers, without being memorable. A hymn to tolerance.
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Iamcritical86Jan 23, 2021
Watching Nicole Kidman turned my stomach. Those twiggy arms and those bulging bones! She looks incredibly unhealthy. Seriously, I'm worried! That woman seriously needs to spend some time at Burger King! And Meryl Streep?? I LOVE her... butWatching Nicole Kidman turned my stomach. Those twiggy arms and those bulging bones! She looks incredibly unhealthy. Seriously, I'm worried! That woman seriously needs to spend some time at Burger King! And Meryl Streep?? I LOVE her... but that short red hair and atrocious makeup made her look like the bride of Chucky! Aside from that, I have to say that although this type of film isn't quite my cup of Tequila, I have to praise the lavish musical numbers and the eye filling sets with all those lights and wide array of colours. I can appreciate the time and rehearsing that goes into these big dance sequences. It's a lot of work.… Expand
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Rcavey92212Dec 13, 2020
2020 has been a drag to say the least. Everyone is down from the years events and the pandemic and the holidays seem to be a bust. So here comes Ryan Murphy's joyous old school musical based on the broadway show. Featuring a barrage of2020 has been a drag to say the least. Everyone is down from the years events and the pandemic and the holidays seem to be a bust. So here comes Ryan Murphy's joyous old school musical based on the broadway show. Featuring a barrage of wonderful stars. The film centers on a young gay woman whose not being allowed to fully participate in her prom by the PTA. So some broadway celebrities with bad pr travel to the town to rectify the situation for some supposed selfless headlines. The movie is just a blast of positive energy with great performances by Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Randall, Michael Keegan, newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman and most surprisingly James Gorden who delivers a wonderful and engaging performance. Directed with creative zest by Ryan Murphy of Glee and American Horror Story. The film features dazzling choreography, a great soundtrack and wonderful musical numbers. I wish I could have seen this in theaters but it's still an amazing cinematic experience. It's funny and sad and it's just the experience we need right now. An energetic, inspired, campy, fun explosion of epic proportions. One of the best films of the year.

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AgusMatRPDec 12, 2020
Muy cliché todo pero muy divertida, 7/10, visualmente espectacular pero genérica
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OtibixDec 13, 2020
Excellent movie with a ton of catchy cheesy songs. The overall plot was a little too linear and a little too predictable; however, thats what this needed to be and it doesnt subtract from your enjoyment
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MyOpinion07Dec 13, 2020
Vorhersehbar aber sehr toll. Spannend und witzig und traurig... Also ein sehr sehr sehr guter Netflix Film
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dragonborn12340Dec 11, 2020
The music is bland. The writing is bad. It's unfortunate because everything except for the the writing and music seems good, but since it's a musical, yah know, that's a really bad thing to mess up.
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TheDeathCure666Dec 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With a star studded cast including Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Keegan Key, James Corden, and Kerry Washington, I was only expecting disappointment. However, the singing in this movie blew me away, especially because most of the actors weren’t known for their singing ability. The music as well as the plot is amazing. One of the top 10 movies of 2020… Expand
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TheYewTreeDec 12, 2020
What a joyous, life-affirming and all-inclusive movie! Enjoyed it thoroughly. As always, Meryl Streep is her usual best, Nicole Kidman is a tad underused and newcomer, Jo Ellen Pellman is brilliantly cast. Another great from Ryan Murphy.
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MariafeDec 13, 2020
Great acting and script. The musical acts were great too. Filled with emotion in every second. A must watch.
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brigroDec 13, 2020
Loved it. Yes. It's corny. Yes. It's over the top. But Meryl and Nicole are dynamite!
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Jes1310Feb 22, 2021
The cinematopgraphy is the only positive thing about “The Prom” it is at least 30 mins to long. It looks like Corden and Streep had a lot of fun making it, but I thought it is pretty dull. The story is almost nonexsistent and even the veryThe cinematopgraphy is the only positive thing about “The Prom” it is at least 30 mins to long. It looks like Corden and Streep had a lot of fun making it, but I thought it is pretty dull. The story is almost nonexsistent and even the very 2021 theme of having the right to choose your own sexuality, is not very well used.
If you need a musical, that is both funny, storydriven and a great watch, I recommend seeing “Everybody says I love you” instead.… Expand
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katezoeDec 11, 2020
LOVED "The Prom". First Ryan Murphy show that was pitch perfect in a long time. All star cast was amazing. Will be watching it again. Hooray for Broadway!
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Brent_MarchantFeb 4, 2021
While I must freely confess to not being a fan of movie musicals, I must admit that I came away somewhat pleasantly surprised from this tale of a group of self-absorbed Broadway stars stepping in to help a small town Indiana lesbian attendWhile I must freely confess to not being a fan of movie musicals, I must admit that I came away somewhat pleasantly surprised from this tale of a group of self-absorbed Broadway stars stepping in to help a small town Indiana lesbian attend her high school's rigidly regimented heterosexual-only prom. The film's colorful and distinctive production design, clever editing, dazzling choreography, and surprisingly memorable score for a contemporary musical are all unexpectedly impressive, told through a story that combines elements of "The Music Man" (1962), "Footloose" (1984) and any number of gay acceptance stories, as well as heavy influences from the teen musical TV series "Glee" (2009-2015). However, that's not to say this overlong offering is without its share of problems, including sledgehammer moralizing (despite a noteworthy message) and bombastically hammy performances that surpass the inherent exaggeration typically required of cast members in movie musicals (especially those turned in by James Corden, Kerry Washington and the usually-reliable Meryl Streep). Whatever creative equity the film manages to build up in its technical attributes is, unfortunately, undermined by these overbearing shortfalls, keeping director Ryan Murphy's latest from living up to the potential it might have otherwise achieved (and, trust me, that's being kind from someone who seldom has much of anything praiseworthy to say about the movies of this genre). This largely inconsequential serving of cinematic fluff may work fine as modestly entertaining escapist fare, but, as a vehicle for championing a progressive social cause, the message comes across far too heavy-handedly as it seeks to surface from the depths of a suffocating ocean of celluloid glitter.… Expand
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LilScienceJan 6, 2022
A brilhantina aparece, espetáculo pronto, musical apresentado mas tudo dá errado!
Um filme musical precisa ter autoridade para ser considerado no mínimo bom, Meryl Streep no elenco já veríamos que o sucesso ia vir mas a fórmula não rolou, comA brilhantina aparece, espetáculo pronto, musical apresentado mas tudo dá errado!
Um filme musical precisa ter autoridade para ser considerado no mínimo bom, Meryl Streep no elenco já veríamos que o sucesso ia vir mas a fórmula não rolou, com algumas partes meio 'teen' e com vozes que nada se destacavam, músicas a todo momento, sei como funciona filmes assim mas a identidade das canções eram cansativas, todos sabem que Meryl Streep é um talento sem dúvidas mas não para musicais, deveriam ter considerado pelo menos uma das veteranas de musicais como Bette Midler ou a rainha da Broadway atual 'Patti Lupone' quem sabe daria sentido a trama.

Outro fato é a história que me lembra 'A Vida de Inseto' porém de outra ótica, na animação tem os artistas que vão pra aldeia achando que serão contratados para um grande espetáculo, e no fim são enganados, já no musical uma menina tem um grande sonho de ir no baile com sua namorada mas a escola não deixa por serem conservadores e aí o grupo de artistas a ajudam mas não por causa da menina e sim por 'auto' promoção para fazer seu espetáculo.

Achei até muito simples o filme, história mal contada, roteiro previsível, vozes nada interessantes, deveriam em próximos musicais rever o elenco pois não é porque são grandes atrizes/atores como Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key além de James Corden (Carpool Karaoke) que seria um grande filme.… Expand
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JLuis_001Dec 15, 2020
"He who does not know his story is condemned to repeat it"

And that has become Ryan Murphy's motto, because for me, he's one of the most overrated and repetitive producers in the business. With the exception of the first season of American"He who does not know his story is condemned to repeat it"

And that has become Ryan Murphy's motto, because for me, he's one of the most overrated and repetitive producers in the business.

With the exception of the first season of American Crime Story, nearly all of his hit shows glorified themselves in their own excesses, and The Prom is no different.

This film is an unfortunate mix of La La Land and Glee with a touch of Mamma Mia, and unfortunately for Murphy, he ain't Damien Chazelle and what could've been truly resonant, in the end turns the real actors, into their exact counterparts in the film.
Stars that feel washed out and mostly lacking in enthusiasm.

The Prom is a story about inclusion, but it never feels like that.
The relationship between the gay couple in the story is not emotional at all, and it's terrible that being a story of inclusion, it only uses that narrative background to exploit the extravagance of the musical numbers of the other characters, and their bombastic performances.
That felt like a very cheap narrative resource.

It's wasn't my thing to say the least, and certainly I can be that those who enjoy this type of show will find it more charming. I don't know, and ultimately it doesn't matter.
For me it was an empty show loaded with renowned actors and a lot of shine, glitter and good intentions in order to disguise its notable shortcomings.

The actors?
Meryl Streep has fun making musicals, that doesn't mean she has the gift to make them.
Nicole Kidman, it works at times and at others it feels completely out of place.
James Corden is a walking stereotype. I'm very surprised that Ryan Murphy being a gay man has chosen a straight actor who ends up turning the character into a joke.
Andrew Rannells appears there with the same face and gestures that have always been seen from him. I don't know how he made a career in Hollywood.
Kerry Washington is a sad cartoonish villain, while surprisingly, Keegan-Michael Key is the one held back here.

Of the young romantic couple who stands out is Jo Ellen Pellman, while Ariana DeBose felt too passive.

I close by saying it was boring, insincere, manufactured, way too long and mostly hollow.
You can sit this one out.… Expand
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FreeADec 28, 2020
An absolute joy from beginning to end with great performances. A fun little musical that we need in this current year.
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mattaluckDec 16, 2020
The movie is fine, the source of material is not great to begin with, the songs are not that good, the only great thing about this movie is Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key and Andrew Rannells. Meryl Streep and Nicole KidmanThe movie is fine, the source of material is not great to begin with, the songs are not that good, the only great thing about this movie is Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key and Andrew Rannells. Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman have all the fun they can. Keegan-Michael Key is charismatic and convincing. Andrew Rannells just doing whatever he always do. other performance is fine. the early review make me think that James Cordon is so bad, but to me it isn't, he is fine, not the way i imagining how bad he could be. but those dramtic turn of people accepting people to be gay with deeply belief could only ever be happen in musical but reality.… Expand
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Dan_BDec 13, 2020
Ryan Murphy nos ofrece un mensaje loable y optimista sobre la diversidad, la homofobia y la inclusión (sus temas e intenciones de siempre) pero a través de un musical algo anticuado, tanto en su factura musical como en la manera "educativa" yRyan Murphy nos ofrece un mensaje loable y optimista sobre la diversidad, la homofobia y la inclusión (sus temas e intenciones de siempre) pero a través de un musical algo anticuado, tanto en su factura musical como en la manera "educativa" y bajalínea con que aborda esos temas. La película funciona mejor cuando se centra con humor afilado e ironía en la vanidad de sus personajes y, last but not least, nos regala un nuevo festival de la portentosa Meryl Streep.

Ryan Murphy offers us a well-meaning and optimistic message about diversity, homophobia and inclusion (his usual themes) but through a somewhat old-fashioned musical, both in its musical bill and in the "educational" way in which addresses those issues. The film works best when it focuses with sharp humor and irony on the vanity of its characters and, last but not least, gives us a new festival of the marvelous Meryl Streep.



Two musical comedians, Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman (Meryl Streep and James Corden) are defenestrated by critics after their last Broadway premiere, which they were celebrating in a New York bar. Along with a showgirl, Angie Dickinson (sic) (Nicole Kidman) and the bartender of the place and also an actor "on hiatus" Trent Oliver (Andrew Rannells) find out that in a conservative town in conservative Indiana the parents' meeting of a school He decides to suspend his graduation dance (the Title Prom) to prevent a lesbian student, Emma Nolan (Jo Ellen Pellman) from attending it with her girlfriend. The comedian quartet decides to travel to Indiana to defend Emma's cause and thus regain notoriety and prestige.

We could place El baile in the subgenre of movies about proms, a true institution of Yankee culture, so it affects rites. A masterpiece of the subgenre would be Carrie, for example.

So there are two thematic lines of this musical comedy: homophobia and the struggle for inclusion on the one hand and narcissism, the selfishness of the stars and their attachment to success, embodied above all in Dee Dee and to a lesser extent in Barry.

Regarding the first, the film is a well-intentioned but somewhat exhausting permanent down-line on the right to diversity, in favor of inclusion and against homophobia, faced with unchanging seriousness or sentimentality. Instead, the best moments of the film are when he humorously describes the vanity of the characters. They could have included fewer "educational" songs and more songs by the villains and introduced more disagreements or nuances into the group of "good guys".

The songs: the songs sung by comedians fit in with the emphatic and bombastic (and somewhat old-fashioned) style of classical musical comedy that works best with irony. The songs of Emma and her girlfriend have a more modern and pop nuance, but up there.

The dances: it shows off an epileptic and overly edited choreography.

The cast: the film includes perhaps the two greatest Hollywood divas. The one that saves the film is the marvelous performance of Meryl Streep: she sings excellently well, she again shows herself as an absolute comedy dominator, her character is the only one who presents some folds and contradictions and at the age of 70 she shows energy and usual magnetism. The wasted Nicole Kidman gets a fairly minor character, a loser. As always, she does it well. The most sentimental character is that of Corden, who as an actor is quite bland. The girls sing well. Emma's girlfriend Alyssa (Ariana DeBose) is a reincarnation of Leah Michelle.

Watching this film, we come to understand that the universe of its director, Ryan Murphy, the exasperated style in which she frames all her fictions, is that of the musical.… Expand
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TdkellyDec 13, 2020
The history is very good. Of course it's a kind of Glee on Broadway but the history continues very good.
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cport12Dec 17, 2020
The Prom is a feel good movie embodying a central theme of unity and togetherness that certainly has been lacking from the American landscape in 2020. It might not pack the emotional punch of a “Dear Evan Hansen” but it will leave you smilingThe Prom is a feel good movie embodying a central theme of unity and togetherness that certainly has been lacking from the American landscape in 2020. It might not pack the emotional punch of a “Dear Evan Hansen” but it will leave you smiling and filled with serotonin to see such an all-star cast share the stage for a couple of escapist hours.… Expand
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Baron2kDec 28, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, it critiques the elitism in Hollywood and Broadway, their desperation for relevance that’s basically the only reason they support any social justice at all. That and the “love thy neighbor” part are the only good things that stand out. Otherwise, it’s just as detached from the real world as the elitists in the entertainment industry, it’s a teenage lesbian couple fighting for their rights but as if the world is stuck in the last century. It basically insults a whole state, and I’m not from Indiana but come on it’s a bit exaggerated. If the injustices shown in the movie weren’t as exaggerated or if it was based on LGBT+ past battles for their god given rights, I would have enjoyed it a bit more. The music ain’t that good, the actors’ potential seem wasted with terrible writing. In conclusion, I’m being quite generous with my rating.… Expand
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grapejuiceDec 31, 2020
Was excited to watch because new movie musicals are few and far between.

How they portrayed Indiana was borderline offensive for modern day. It has a song where the main character sings "Its not ok to be gay in Indiana". Also it says it is aWas excited to watch because new movie musicals are few and far between.

How they portrayed Indiana was borderline offensive for modern day. It has a song where the main character sings "Its not ok to be gay in Indiana". Also it says it is a small-town in Indiana, but its just not. Kids take limos to prom and there is a large mall where multiple scenes take place. I went to an Indiana high school that seems about the same size as the one in the movie, graduated in 2010, and yes actually took another girl to prom and no one gave a ****… Expand
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dfelixfJan 6, 2021
La trama tenía pinta para ser algo grande, pero lamentablemente no se ejecuta de manera favorable. Exceso de canciones, personajes algo nefastos y una fotografía que se balancea entre buena y en una paleta de colores bastante saturados a miLa trama tenía pinta para ser algo grande, pero lamentablemente no se ejecuta de manera favorable. Exceso de canciones, personajes algo nefastos y una fotografía que se balancea entre buena y en una paleta de colores bastante saturados a mi parecer. El mensaje queda bastante claro, pero cansan con el mismo argumento por más de dos horas. No creo que la vuelva a ver.… Expand
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megomikeFeb 3, 2021
The prom is the story of a theater troupe on the heels of yet another critical failure. As the opening night reviews come pouring in, it becomes clear to each of the cast members that their rapidly descending fame is circling the drain. ItThe prom is the story of a theater troupe on the heels of yet another critical failure. As the opening night reviews come pouring in, it becomes clear to each of the cast members that their rapidly descending fame is circling the drain. It is suggested that they perform a good will gesture somewhere in the world in order to improve their PR, and hopefully resurrect the show and their careers. They choose the story of a young girl in Indiana being denied the opportunity to attend her prom with her lesbian lover, and set off immediately to make things right, as only actors can. It is, in fact a full musical on the scale of Mamma Mia, absent the beautiful scenery. And the humor. And memorable music. The movie takes place largely in a school gymnasium, with some external home and mall settings that aren’t terribly inspired in their design. The story shows an intense amount of promise, in terms of cultural relevance, and sadly the script is somewhat insulting in its simplicity. The most disappointing aspect of the movie is that although it is a musical, and very much so with easily more than 80% of it consisting of song and dance numbers, the music itself, and to a lesser degree the choreography, is nothing special. That such a lofty endeavor falls so flat with so much potential is an uncomfortable disappointment all through the movie. However, as a full artistic piece, it still holds much value, and the detriments listed above while disappointing, do not damage a beautifully messaged love letter to conservative America one bit. The script is at times boring. There was not one original piece of humor written in the entire show. But while I never laughed, at many points I found myself smiling at the warmth of the story, a very worthy story indeed. There is humanity behind the cardboard masks, delivering truths from the mouths of entertainers we trust. It is a story of multi-sided acceptance and generosity. Ultimately, the play that masquerades as a movie brings us into the hearts of many characters at different ages, experiencing the tragedies of intolerance, in ways that are meant to help the next youngest broken heart. The song “Love Thy Neighbor” very clearly presents the message missed by many hyper-conservatives that we don’t just get to pick our sins. The tragedy of this song is that it is comprised of some of the most inspired lyrics trapped within some of the most pedestrian music with bland choreography in a mall setting that rarely exists any more. Most of the music is precisely that, tragic misses diminishing good messages. Still there are a few other standout pieces including a much-needed early number “Just Breathe,” by Emma, and the ending number “Just Dance” which is actually quite good, but with an energy better suited to an opening number. There is so SO much singing in this movie, more care should have been taken to ensure that more of the music was significantly more special than “better than average,” which is the best that can be said for the score as a whole. But finally, in a turning point in the movie, Emma goes online and streams herself singing “Unruly Heart,” eventually joined in by the numerous marginalized children of the world that fall outside of the conventional molds. This is by far the most beautiful of all the music, especially given its place in the movie, and could even be good enough for a Best Song nomination. And it is Jo Ellen Pellman who gives the most believable performance as a teen suffering inexplicable social banishment, as well as romantic disappointments and crises of courage. The grace and patience directed toward her oppressors are an inspiration for how heroes overcome unreasonable odds. It may not be enough for an Oscar nod, but this is a star in the making. While Meryl, James, and Kerry do their best to serve the message, it is pretty clear that they are being themselves in roles simply designed to move conversations forward, and that’s okay. Nicole Kidman comes closest to giving a performance out of the zone, but even then the script limited her. Still, the message they share is beautiful, with a lot of understanding towards those that fear or do not understand gay love, and that is the true strength of this movie. It has the theatrical chops of an old 80’s Afterschool Special, but the warmth and understanding of one as well. It is a love letter to LGTBQ children in the midst of doubt, confusion, shame or fear, that they are truly loved, and are worthy of that love. I give The Prom 3.5/5 stars and recommend it for anyone with an open mind needing reminders of how we are meant to judge others different than we are, and even more for anyone discovering emotions that fall outside their family norms, experiencing that judgement. This ridiculous bag of musical hope is probably just what the world needs.… Expand
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LuissDtJun 8, 2022
The Prom may be a bit of a stretch, but the performances from the entire cast and the musical performances from the cast make the film worthy of the title of prom queen.
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