Our Movie Musical Tier List (yes, Cats is on it)

[@frozen_blondy2076]

You could make a tier list of movies that were turned into musicals like : mean girls, heathers, beetlejuice, school of rock, pretty woman, matilda, amelie, elf, big fish, waitress and more

[@chloelavair6386]

Matilda was a book first

[@tomorobo4472]

Rocky Horror (Picture) Show

[@fishy_squad4112]

the musical is not based of the movie though

[@tomorobo4472]

@@fishy_squad4112 true lol

[@kingofthebis1068]

Hairspray

[@baileyjoe.p]

anddd the snake earring makes a comback

[@keke9795]

How is y’all’s hair always perfect? Have a great day!

[@anthonyobeid6576]

Define "perfect" Don't get me wrong I normally love his hair but today ... Yaiks 🤢

[@keke9795]

@@anthonyobeid6576 heyyyy maybe we should keep our stuff to ourselves

[@ОльгаСофинская-г3щ]

Petition for Sam and Ryan to do a reaction on the Les Miserables viedo essay by Sideways - I'd love to hear their insight

[@islaamackenzie-ke2lb]

Can people keep liking this so they’ll see it

[@lolaeden3647]

I feel the exact opposite about Moulin Rouge! The musical is one of my all time favorites, but I really didn’t love the movie.

[@rebeccanoble3239]

I'd like to see a classics Movie musical tier list with Sound of Music, Carousel, Paint your Wagon, Chorus Line, etc.

[@user-xy7uo6we4x]

Not trying to start a fight here, but I think that the Greatest Showman is awesome, just not as a movie musical. I wouldn’t consider it as being part of that genre, it’s more of a movie… with music. As a movie, it’s incredible.

[@sabahk]

I’d have to disagree for the exact opposite reason. I think the movie on its own was pretty bad. The music was nice enough to listen to but as a movie it was already a mediocre concept with barely any interesting plot (also romanticizing a pretty shittt dude). The transitions into the music are what made it so laughably bad to me. I’m not trying to start a fight either tho so if you enjoyed it then that’s cool lol XD

[@corndog7813]

Tgs is one of the most basic uninspired one ever. The fact that they romanticized a real life villain and depicted him to be a dreamer with savior issues is more than cringey. Songs with bad disney level depth, throwaway concepts, contrived and convoluted plotline. And how do you explain that opera singer belting a pop song lol

[@user-xy7uo6we4x]

corn dog, as I said, not trying to start a fight 😂

[@kkmmrew]

I agree. Similar to La La Land the cinematography is what makes it a stand out.

[@jacobmccain8794]

Yeah, I think the music is absolutely stunning and empowering an amazing. However, I think the movie on its own falls flat. I think a lot of story line is missing and if there was no music, I think there would’ve needed to be more death and backstory and explanations in my opinion. Again, I listen to the music nonstop tho lol.

[@KayleeFarnes]

I'm only 3 minutes in but Ryan calmly saying "Look at her she's wicked" had me laughing. Edit: Oh! You two like Into The Woods! I understand it's issues, but I love that movie!

[@sydneybridges3502]

Ok but where was Chicago?

[@Beastgirl222]

I just watched In The Heights because you guys mentioned it in another video. It was sooooo good! I wasn't expecting to cry so hard. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster! Also I get why people think the Phantom of the Opera movie is not great but I love it so much.

[@JackieWarner13]

Wait is footloose a movie musical? I haven't watched the original but seen the remake ages ago & what I remember I think it was more dance movie than a musical movie.

[@hellonewworld2254]

If sound of music was on your list where would you put it?

[@mlynn6498]

I'm absolutely loving how sam has two lower buns and Ryan has 2 space-buns ish, you're matching and it looks sooo cool!

[@Dazyet]

I love when Ryan is like “you know what the Masquerade number is supposed to be right?!” Same. Same. Same. Emmy Rossum also just wasntttttt Christine for me. Also. Not enough time in the opera house for me.

[@kelly_kpb]

Wow. Moulin Rouge in Defying Gravity? On my tier list, composed prior to the release of Cats, Moulin Rouge falls in Vocal Damage. And I would have to think seriously about elevating it to Flat when Cats came out . . . and I’m still not sure it would move up.

[@juanmakbfxf6433]

Yes and the Broadway adaptation of moulin rouge is acc sooo gd

[@ChandlerWithaZ]

I wish they didn’t make the changes that they made to in the hieghts. Probably because they got rid of some of my personal fav songs from the play. I felt they changed too much, and im salty about that. But i will say it was very stylish and worth watching and still a great film even.

[@insomniacslive]

we need a part 2 with rent, newsies, and hairspray!

[@jasminesea4112]

For me, West Side Story is at the top. 🥰 (probably because of how much I love Bernardo and Anita lol 🤣😍)

[@Annaishness]

I'm one of those people who lovvveeeeddd Into the Woods when I first saw it, but after seeing the original recorded Broadway version... It disappoints me how much comedy they cut like that's my absolute least favorite thing about it. I think those people were absolutely capable of carrying the humor (James Corden is there.... but not horrible for once) but disney didnt want to go there. it's just disappointing when you realize what it could have been

[@linzzz519]

Les Mis is my favorite musical score of all time. I was so disappointed in the movie, mostly the first half. I felt like the dramatic acting, sing-talking, and crying ruined the integrity of the music. When the music is performed well, it is so emotionally moving and beautiful. Seeing Ramin Karimloo perform Jean Valjean on Broadway was absolutely stunning.

[@jax_firestorm9689]

I would like discuss that Anne Hathaway actually shaved her head during the filming of Les Miserables. Iconic

[@martabotiasalinero]

In my opinion: Into the woods: Choices were made West Side Story: Standing ovation The Greatest Showman: Defying gravity Mamma mia: Choices were made Les Mis: Choices were made

[@MrLuis85698]

agree , you can tell this whole list celebrates musicals where artistry is nearly absent , where the music was the least authentic ... the whole list is joke and they are both the greatest clowns

[@jasminesea4112]

Yessss I'm totally on board for West Side Story bring standing ovation!!!

[@danielle-idontwantjustnumbers]

omg you guys are the only people who share the same opinion as me on La La Land i think it’s a beautiful movie but it’s just fine as a musical

[@vierafisher6756]

I'm wondering, where would you guy's rank Sweeny Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

[@angelicalicari8355]

I had no business watching this at 1am because the number of times I had to stop myself from *cackling* so I wouldn't wake my roommate up was UNreal...

[@AmalieRose27]

Mama Mia is awesome!! And I honest have it on the top teir with the footloose musical right below Mama Mia. Footloose is just an all out flat kind of movie that became better as you watch it. 😂🤣

[@Jkm7fh]

You both have probably learned this by now, but Footloose was not originally a musical. The version with Kevin Bacon is just a pure, awesome 80s film.

[@abi.r0y2008]

Excuuuuuuse you into the woods is vocal damage In my opinion

[@addisondunn3194]

can you do or watch hello dolly

[@ziondalion5387]

“And Troy Bolton was there” STOP- LMAOO

[@pandablossom_2659]

I remember seeing la la land and thinking it was good, but every time it’s mentioned i realize that i have no clue what the plot is or any of the songs are

[@_bebeboudeur_]

musician jazzy dude and wannabe actress girl falling in love and falling apart while pursuing their dreams, I would say

[@DaidairoGS]

I was thrilled when I first heard that Les Miserables was being sung live and not pre-recorded in a studio Then I heard about the dehydration the actors went through and how they were then forced to sing after that and--- My brain immediately winced and put that into Vocal Damage category >.>;;; Additionally, I was actually expecting you to cover stuff like Hairspray, Sister Act and Sound of Music XD

[@CoralMilitere]

I love knowing that not every musical theater nerd hates Les mis! It's the only movie I've ever cared enough about to go on opening day and I really really loved it

[@yodaya70]

I’ve always felt like they adapted Act One of Into the Woods well but dropped the ball on Act Two (they didn’t commit to the darkness, and they gave Rapunzel a happy ending in a way which goes against the theme of the story, and also makes the witch’s arc less strong)

[@matthewmorris4797]

why didnt you guy like the bradway version of moulin rouge?

[@madaline1812]

YES SPACE BUNS

[@maricelwheatley6446]

Maybe tier list popular broadway shows?

[@Dreamyy_Remyy]

Me waiting for waitress but the movie was made into a musical not a musical made into movie

[@gracewise5090]

Came in ready to throw hands over Les Mis and was pleasantly surprised.

[@beyedoc]

I think the new Matilda is very theatrical as well and does a great job of being musical theater captured in movie format. Totally agree that La La Land is overrated!

[@KiaraMykie]

“Gerard Butler all over it.” Absolutely perfect. Super accurate. The movie was good but would’ve been 1000x better if they got someone who could actually sing.

[@nigelmenard4967]

Watch Skylar Astin sing No More. I never liked the song, until I heard him sing.

[@isabellerosling138]

Unpopular opinion, I didn't like Anne Hathaway as Fantine in the Les Mis film. I think her acting alone was phenomenal however if you listen to her singing I dreamed a dream on its own (refrence intended) it really doesn't sound good at all, I love her in like anything else she's ever done though.

[@shmaptain_shmerica5545]

YOU DID NOT JUST SAY THAT ABOUT THE BWAY VERSION OF MOULIN ROUGE (yes i am aware this is an old vid i dont care) HOW DAREEEEE it was the first show i ever saw on broadway, it was perfect, AARON TVEIT IS PERFECT i could rant for actual hour about moulin rouge on broadway but i will not today yall can have ur own opinions but im very mad

[@AudrieSaint]

Can y’all do a Disney Musical tear list? I think that would be really cool (especially since Ryan SLAYED as Hans) it would be nice to have intel from the actual business. Also, there are some amazing Disney musicals, and some not as good but still great Disney musicals. I’d love to hear your thoughts

[@eveesunset3494]

I’m I the only one surprise they didn’t talk about the Rent movie musical adaptation

[@pedrovieira8383]

I mean I was waiting till the last second :|

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Same wtf

[@sabahk]

Yeah also hairspray! One of the best movie musicals for me

[@thestrugglingalto]

Yes! Also, what about Chicago?!

[@manja1714]

They didnt include a few I thought would be on there

[@ella9120]

You should make a part 2 with -chaigco -hairspray -litte shop of horrors -grease -mama Mia here we go again - a star is born -the prom - all of the Annie’s - dream girls - pitch perfects Great Video ❤️ Thank you all for so many likes you guys are the best!!! Alos Iḿ sorry I forgot rent but yes definitely.

[@meghan_theatre]

RENT The Last Five Years Sweeney Todd Rocky Horror Willy Wonka Bye Bye Birdie Fiddler on the Roof Sound of Music Cabaret Singing in the Rain

[@mattbrock7031]

Hedwig And The Angry Inch is awesome too and probably the truest to source material as you can get.

[@kelly_kpb]

If you stick with just last 20 to 30 years, can also add controversial ones like Grease 2, Funny Lady, etc. But if you get into true classics, you start adding stellar ones like Victor/Victoria, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Gigi, Bye Bye Birdie, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, . . . shoot even Xanadu!

[@TheIndigoSystem]

And Rent

[@OlaOla-ct4nu]

And Nine

[@biologynerd3]

The problem with The Greatest Showman for me is how every song had the same sweeping grandness to it. It became really stale really quickly. You need to have an ebb and a flow to the music in a musical. If every song is sweeping and inspirational, it doesn’t work.

[@MrLuis85698]

agree , but this whole list celebrate musicals where artistry is nearly absent , where the music was the least authentic ... the whole list is joke and they are both the greatest clowns

[@afoolishfopdoodle3284]

I think the one song that wasn't that was the bar song (edit for clarification: I mean the one where Hugh is trying to by out Zac Efron into working at his circus, that one was fun)

[@afoolishfopdoodle3284]

@@MrLuis85698 In the Heights was on here tho?

[@MrLuis85698]

@@afoolishfopdoodle3284 I dont know

[@solcarlosofficial]

Hairspray is my favorite movie musical. I like it even more than the stage production.

[@justjay3729]

it’s 20x better than the stage production

[@YourCreativeDreamer]

Oh my goodness you are absolutely right. Hairspray is the SUPERIOR movie musical imo

[@missckelly]

Tea it's amazing

[@ella9120]

The stage and movie are equally awesome for me!

[@marianasanchezruiz6561]

I was HEARTBROKEN that they didn't include Hairspray in the video

[@pedrovieira8383]

When Sam said that La La Land is not a movie that gives her Theatre vibes, it reminded me of HOW BAD “The Princess and The Frog” gives me theatre vibes, I mean, I NEED IT right now, they NEED to find a way to make frogs sing without make it absolutely ridiculous 😭

[@Nauta222]

it is a musical tho?

[@rxmeviduya]

I personally love the Into The Woods adaptation! I was expecting it to go into the “choices were made” tier because of the ending and the songs ya know? But I’m happy for the into the woods love we’re receiving today

[@phoenixblue-koszalka1518]

Same! I've seen that movie at least 5 times lol. I don't get why people hate on it so much. Yes, it's not the stage version, but it's good in its own right.

[@gaffer2602]

Yes, but Meryl Street = Standing Ovation or better

[@ArtemisMunoz]

Gotta disagree with the Les Mis call. The “capturing vocals live” aspects would be good if they made the actors follow the music rather than the other way around. There is a direct line from this to Cats

[@mariapazbenitezvelli8231]

they changed A LOT of melods

[@lazergecko1346]

I completely agree. That video by Sideways that talked about how much they butchered the music was very a great source in why I didn’t really like it.

[@pedrovieira8383]

ABSOLUTELY

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@lazergecko1346 The worst part had to be when they revealed that they sang for ten hours while being dehydrated

[@justmonika3471]

They almost made Hugh Jackman lose his voice irreparably. The movie is decent and earns a lot more knowing the shitty job the Producers and others made. Also the actors do a fantastic job while the producers did things that could have really hurt them.

[@ziyahjordan6497]

Please do a part two. Y’all missed some quintessential movie musicals imo: Chicago, little shop of horrors, dream girls, hairspray, grease, the producers.

[@katies1124]

Tick tick boom as well!!

[@sabahk]

Here’s the thing. I actually think la la land worked because it was so “movie-like” as you guys said. I find that when movie musicals try to capture theatre it just never works. It always ends up feeling cheesier than necessary and it doesn’t hit the way a live musical theatre performance does. So I think leaning into the more movie aspect actually works. I liked how it felt like the music fit the movie and not them trying to fit the movie into the music (if that makes sense). I don’t want to see it as a stage adaptation either but I think that’s a good thing. It means they chose the right medium. It’s always been so weird to me how I can love musical theatre so much yet have such a distaste for movie musicals. The only other one I genuinely loved was in the heights which did a good job of representing theatre in a movie form.

[@adamschofield7481]

I’m a relatively new viewer, so you might’ve already done this, but I think it would be neat if you made a tier list of Disney musicals (either the stage productions or the movies). I would definitely watch both of those videos potentially multiple times.

[@noellemoseley9870]

Cats was the first musical I watched. It was the old version that was recorded on a stage and it’s 100% better than the movie that came out. I refused to watch the newer one because it would ruin cats for me. Definitely recommend watching the older version

[@darkhorse4122]

I hate that they said the actual musical was trash, like dude it’s one of the hardest musicals dance wise, if you get vocal damage from memory it’s because you can’t sing it or don’t have the range for it. A ton of GOOD singers can do it

[@arrow_of_ravenclaw5155]

@@darkhorse4122 memory isn’t even the only good song. People forget that

[@ermkayyy]

“ABBA is perfect” TEA “Meryl Streep is perfect” TEA “Amanda Seyfried-“ TEA

[@gaffer2602]

"Standing Ovation" PAIN

[@AlliIsNotaGirlkisser]

deserves "defying gravity" imo

[@chrismanley1701]

You’ve got so many more movie musicals left to go. I feel a part 2 and 3 are on the way!!

[@claaairebearrr]

that’s how I felt when I saw Phantom of the Opera when I was 14 as well. I was underwhelmed and a little disappointed because I was looking forward to this spectacular movie. but then I saw it on stage for my graduation present and was blown away . So much better. love the movie, but I prefer the staged musical.

[@fashionablechangeling1988]

In The Heights is my favourite adaptation of a musical until they make a movie out of Book of Mormon

[@leaht4555]

I LOVE UR PFP

[@fashionablechangeling1988]

@@leaht4555 thank you

[@dearpoet6385]

We need a video where Ryan shares Broadway secrets and Sam and all of us react to them!

[@hptpbookworm]

The Sound of Music is my number 1! It’s one of my favorite movies, not just movie musicals. Followed by 1776, which feels the closest to a live production without actually being a pro-shot. Would definitely love to see further parts to this video to get your opinions on other movie musicals.

[@jordangoodman3507]

I didn't know loving les mis was unpopular cause I fricken LOVE it so much like yesss. Also in the heights is so good but once I did some research there were some things I wish they included from the broadway version.

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Les Mis is the worst musical next to Hamilton IMO. Overhyped over done garbage.

[@Flo-kv8kv]

@@TheIndigoSystem i think you need to rethink that opinion

[@TheIndigoSystem]

@@Flo-kv8kv I think you need to stop telling me what I should like. This is why everyone hates the Hamilton fandom you guys are pushy, aggressive, rude and condescending.

[@MrLuis85698]

@@TheIndigoSystem agree , but this whole list celebrate musicals where artistry is nearly absent , where the music was the least authentic ... the whole list is joke and they are both the greatest clowns

[@MrLuis85698]

@@TheIndigoSystem I enjoyed Hamilton , but just mehhh, relatively to the classic greats Hamilton is nothing , just a political propaganda with background music

[@OlaOla-ct4nu]

I'm waitting for September musicals movies - Cinderella, Everybody's talking about Jamie and Dear Evan Hansen. Proshots Come from away (Apple TV+) and Diana (Netflix) too.

[@ashlynbarcheck5428]

Very disappointed that Rent wasn't on this list as it's my favorite movie musical

[@catenez1523]

I was genuinely concerned when Ryan first said that In the Heights was vocal damage. That movie is just 👩🏽‍🍳 💋 🤌🏻

[@Kayla-bc7yp]

I love that they both are wearing their hair as buns.

[@Clouden3]

Into the Woods and Mamma Mia above West Side Story and Phantom of the Opera is downright insane.

[@colonyofrats4193]

West side story yes phantom no. The phantom film ruins the musical mainly because of the casting

[@emmawalters7151]

I hope we get a part 2 with Chicago and the last five years!

[@alexamaxwell6769]

I would love to see a part 2 with movie musicals like Chicago and rent. Also love you guys and your content!

[@emilydamato5351]

oh yes i love the greatest showman starring hugh jackman, zendaya and troy bolton

[@_bebeboudeur_]

wolverine and rocky were stunning

[@solenna_mack]

Hugh Jackman Zendaya ✨Troy Bolton✨

[@gaffer2602]

Gotta get your head in the game

[@adrianna2681]

i love into the woods… anna kendrick was in it

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

No Singing in the Rain? That's the gold standard for movie musicals for me. I don't see why La La Land leaning into the movie aspect demotes it. That was what made it work. It wasn't a stage performance retroactively adapted for screen, it was designed to take full advantage of being a movie from the jump. It's not a movie version of a musical, it's a movie that is a musical. For Into the Woods, I honestly like it a lot, but there's really no reason to watch it over the original Broadway version. The visuals are really nice, but that's not a straight improvement either, because you lose the charm and humor that comes from some of lo-fi props and whatnot.

[@darkhorse4122]

True they did only moderny ones

[@giadabellio6580]

“The movie and the music don’t line up” EXACTLY that’s what I always say about The Greatest Showman!!

[@ace_of_cakes]

I actually really disagree about Les Mis's 'live vocals' thing, I think it's one of the biggest disasters of the movie. Sideways actually made a really good video on it. Also the fact that it 'inspired' (read: is partially responsible for) the awful choices in sound recording for the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast is just a no for me.

[@moviemelody2210]

*Defying Gravity-* Phantom of The Opera, Into The Woods *Standing Ovation-* Les Misérables, West Side Story *Choices Were Made-* The Greatest Showman, Mama Mia, Moulin Rouge *Flat-* In the Heights, La La Land *Vocal Damage-* Cats

[@elliekitabjian2069]

How can you say that La La Land is “more movie than musical” but then put the footloose movies on this list… no one sings in the footloose movies lol

[@gabrielacaceresw2139]

I WAS SO SCARED WHEN YOU STARTED TALKING ABOUT IN THE HEIGHTS! I thought you were going to say you hated it (although I then remembered you said you absolutely adored it a few videos back) and I was having a baby heart attack.

[@Manzaniux15]

Every time there’s content with those spacebuns it adds 7.5 years to my life

[@arielmae4761]

Your fits are giving me very much Taylor Swift, like Sam's cardigan (Folklore) and Ryan's snake earrings ( Reputation) *chefs kiss*

[@_bebeboudeur_]

sam and ryan (taylor's version)

[@scarlettsmoak8977]

I have a complicated relationship with the greatest showman. I absolutely loved it when it first came out, then it became over saturated and I couldn’t stand it. some months went by I saw it again and it made me cry. I guess I think it’s pretty good, but as a musical theatre fan I also hated how it was used to be like the front face of musicals. also I can’t stand listening to this is me anymore.

[@MrLuis85698]

I feel the same

[@Capricornicated]

I agree this needs a part 2. Would love to see how you rank The Last Five Years and even a holiday movie musical like White Christmas!

[@karaaaholbert]

That is EXACTLY what I think about La La Land and Greatest Showman too. I've always said they're movie musicals curated to make normies think they like musical theatre. I also love the movie adaptation of Into The Woods :))))

[@_bebeboudeur_]

I just like Emma Stone and went with her character tbh

[@sabrinaona1670]

Sam looks like Princess Leia a little bit.

[@sydneystardust2086]

I stand by that The Greatest Show manages to sound like a jukebox musical without even being a jukebox musical

[@graceinfalsettoland1329]

Happy Heathers Day!! ❤️💚💛💙

[@EmmaBurton]

I love the hair so much!! ♥️ also love the matching outfits COUPLE GOALS

[@elliekitabjian2069]

Nah because watching Pierce Brosnan is just funny to me now like how can you not be entertained 😂 defying gravity

[@Alex_Hue]

You guys should totally do a part 2 once Wicked is out with movies like Dear Evan Hansen, Rent, The Last Five Years, West Side Story (2021) etc Or do a ranking of proshot musicals like Newsies (2017) Hamilton, Heathers, Little Women, Come From Away, etc

[@moondreamer1677]

ok but the fits are so fire

[@EmiaRose]

Yes, I like the Cats movie. Yes, I like BMC. Yes, I think Love Never Dies is better than Phantom. And yes, I like Heathers West End better (I loved Ryan's JD but, it's mainly bc of You're Welcome, chef's kiss, best song). We exist.

[@jillianf5741]

the matching fits and hair literally made my day. y’all are angelic

[@gabriellacartwright5028]

Ok West Side is awesome! I do think that it is and was a very influential piece of musical theatre and film but as a Puerto Rican, it disappointed me that Rita Moreno was the only person of Latin decent in a leading role. There are also other things in musical that are not correct to actual Puerto Rican culture considering the fact that it was written by three white men. All that to say, I still love this musical and I’m glad you addressed that. I hope that the remake does better on these things. ❤️🇵🇷

[@sarahsparkles6321]

Respectfully disagree: I love Moulin Rouge the musical, I enjoyed it more than Hamilton when I saw them in NYC a few years ago

[@rachelriddell1774]

I’m absolutely shocked about what you think of the Moulin Rouge Broadway musical and very curious to know why you think it is garbage.

[@isabelmarie2003]

My mother and I both tried watching LaLaLand 3 times...we've both fallen asleep evey time

[@ivaryliz2943]

7:42 the way he just randomly bursts out " ohhahoh!!" HAD MY DYING LAUGHING

[@hannahg.7196]

les mis defies gravity. it’s a comfort movie for me. i love the visuals and the vocals. not russell crowe. but i adore the movie, it’s my favorite musical and favorite movie. the casting is ON POINT

[@MV-nw8gv]

Okay, so why is the RHPS remake not on here? Because that is the definition of defying gravity