A Chorus Line - What I Did For Love (1985) (DVDRip)

Yes, I was lucky enough to see the long-running original production of Michael Bennett's hit musical. It was an amazing experience and I paid to see the movie when it hit theatres back in 1985. It is awful. Almost everything fails. First off, Attenborough (a fine actor, a good director with the right material) is a sorry choice - almost as bad as when John Huston was hired to mangle ANNIE. The camera is always in the wrong place - they chop up the songs and the CASTING!!! They are awful - the power of the play was these dancers - these hungry, talented performers just wanted a chance to show what they could do and when they got their chance - you couldn't take your eyes off of them. But this cast just gets by dancing, does a "nice" job singing but none of them spark one bit. In fact, look up the cast on IMDb - none of them really went on to do anything much. (OK, OK, Janet Jones married Gretzky - sheesh). So this cinema trainwreck does not capture for one second the magic, the desperation, the passion of the stage musical. A total strike-out! (But even though they try to smother the music - the great music still rises up at times and reminds people how great the score was). (taken from IMDb)

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[littlemissgleeky]

This is God awful compared to the original

[kamwrites]

Wow, all the hate for a good performance and a good singer just because she isn't the "original one'. Get over it. She's fine.

[kreolism]

i love this version.... with the emotion there is... so shut the hell up... you guys are just jealous....

[CharlieRoj]

Like If Glee Brought You Here

[IhsaanS]

One of the reasons why the movie is awful, this song is a beautiful moment that should be sung by everyone except Paul on the line...but no they had to remove that moment.

[ichbineincoolcat]

She blows.

[anabarza07]

@zannessafan101 I agree. maybe they didnt hear it when they recorded her voice.

[joseperello1]

The wrong character to sing this song, unfortunately. I think, however, Alyson Reed did what was expected of her. She is not very charismatic but has an special charm and fits well the role. That year of 1974 was a terrible time for broadway performers. No jobs and very uncertain future. Cassie was a mix of many feelings. On one hand, defeat. On the other hand, knowledge of her real talent ["The Music and The Mirrow"]. Plus the romantic situation. Do not blame Alyson. She did a good job.

[zannessafan101]

She sounds kind of flat...

[YoungFrankenstein]

@rialopez I've always wondered the same

[Victorino912]

I still love Jackie Jones' version. She sings for musical play's arrangement. She's OK.