What I thought about THE PROM Musical on Netflix | The Prom Movie Review 2020

[@abigaildecastro6270]

Andrew Rannell’s Love Thy Neighbor was a bop and no one can tell me otherwise

[@feliciad.6480]

Abigail De Castro BEST SONG

[@angelachen2458]

What no not me playing it on a loop cuz I love it so much

[@lorenninha999]

Watch me come out to my parents using this song

[@bayleecubbfrazette]

BESTTTTTTT SONG

[@eljordinio7647]

Anybody else get Book of Mormon vibes during that song?

[@jasmine511]

I thought it was so weird that the principal and DeeDee had more screen time than Emma and Alyssa. It wasn't terrible because I love Keegan-Michael Key and Meryl Streep, but Emma's relationship is supposed to be the backbone of the story.

[@rae0993]

Yep. LOVED Keegan and Meryl. Adorable together but wow did they cut the girls love story to service the bigger stars

[@theatregirl7851]

exactly!! dee dee and the principal had more chemistry than emma and alyssa, who the movie’s actually about 😭

[@manuelorozco7760]

I thought it was a bit weird too. But I was still entertained by their chemistry.

[@solcarlosofficial]

Yeah they should have cut the Applebee’s song it brought nothing to the plot

[@ClaytonChick8]

I agree.

[@elliotjames3895]

I think the main problem with James Corden as Barry is that his acting turned a gay character into a gay character for straight people. It very much felt like he was playing into stereotypes and (while this was the writing) adding the "gay character forgives homophobic parent who traumatised him with a hug" arc just felt like it was catering for the straight viewers of the movie

[@samscroggins6814]

I completely agree! Plus him talking about the stuff his character as a gay man had to go through just didn’t feel as sincere since James Corden a straight white man never has had to go through that

[@lesliepagel2046]

This👏👏

[@easterslice]

Yes. It did feel like Corden was playing gay, when a different, hypothetical actor could simply have played the character without adding the mannerisms. Also, I feel as though Barry should read a bit older than James Corden does. I haven't seen the Broadway play (other than the Tony performance), and I don't know who originated the part, but it's really hard to see anyone casting that Barry to play Franklin Roosevelt to Meryl Streep's Eleanor.

[@adrianasabode1583]

Yep

[@samanthacamire6152]

My first thought is honestly that James Corden acts like this in all his movies though I think it’s fair to say that he really played up the stereotypical gay character.

[@finsfables]

I honestly agree with the whole Barry thing, I didn’t like the fact that Deedee just called his mom...coming out and dealing with homophobic parents is a very overwhelming and terrifying situation and could also be potentially triggering to Barry to see his mom, a woman who literally hated him for his sexuality. I might be going too serious since it’s only a movie but yeah that’s all I’ve got to say

[@trinaq]

Yes, I utterly agree with your stance! I know that Dee Dee ringing Barry's mother was framed as a "selfless act", and her learning to do something for others instead of herself. But she had no idea of knowing that Barry and his mother secretly wanted to reconcile, and can be construed as Dee Dee going behind her friend's back, and potentially forcing him into an uncomfortable position. Thankfully, things turned out well, but what if they hadn't, thanks to Dee Dee's meddling? 😔💔

[@sydeLPS]

Yes, this!! First learning that she called his mom made me so uncomfortable, she clearly knows how he feels about the whole thing since they had talked about it in the hotel not too long before that. She's lucky it turned out the way it did

[@rockassassin64]

It makes sense that DD would do that not understanding that what she did was super wrong because he's kind of a selfish person generally and that was definitely something she did with without thinking and at least it turned out okay but yeah I agree I didn't like it

[@MayPage]

I felt like that was a big problem with the film as a whole. There's more focus on the straight characters and it feels like it validates everything they do even when the script says they're in the wrong.

[@Milo-ds5ge]

Yes! This scene hurt me much and the worse part was they and it out like it was a good thing she did. This is something that news to be acknowledged.

[@fionnualarussell8936]

I loved it, but I so wish they didn’t cut “You Happened” and “The Acceptance Song.” Andrew Rannells was so the MVP of this film JULIARD

[@FunDisneyFan]

Was about to make the same comment about You Happened! For me the best part of that song is Emma and Alyssa singing their duet, which makes sense considering that’s all the song originally was. Cutting The Acceptance Song I was fine with since it makes more sense and was more comical than just doing the whole song, however cutting the end of Dance With You also makes no sense since Emma’s bridge after Alyssa leaves states the main point of the song and show. Lastly changing the music of the dance breaks in Tonight Belongs to You and It’s Time To Dance is horrible as the music that was changed out sounds out of place in the score in my opinion.

[@Olivia_Hedges]

Yeah I thought that it was super odd that they just cut off all of these songs

[@fionnualarussell8936]

@@FunDisneyFan I totally agree!

[@anabestie]

I understand since it’s a movie that they would cut the songs, but I still wish they didn’t. I think The Acceptance Song was cut so abruptly for comedic purposes, but I really just wanted to watch what happened u know? Also You Happened was my absolute fav song from the musical, but since it was cut I can’t say the same for the movie. And not only did I miss Alyssa and Emma’s parts, I just REALLY wanted a dance break

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

You can listen to The Acceptance Song on the album and You Happened was in the movie. Not sure if you mean that it was cut to be shorter since I haven't watched the broadway show but it was in the movie.

[@cookiecat8235]

As a gay actor, I wasn't upset by the casting of James Corden as much as the choices he made as a straight actor for the character. The way he was putting on a voice, excessively gesturing with his hands, checking out a fake Grinder app amid minors (yikes). It translates to a stereotypical view of what a gay man is. I feel as though we could've gotten a less stereotypical and more nuanced and authentic Barry from a gay actor.

[@jackiecaban1924]

Well that’s also how the character Barry is written, and I don’t think he went TOO stereotypical with the character. Also I think his voice sounded like that because he was doing an American accent

[@greatvalue_ethelcain]

Exactly. Titus Burgess would have been great. :(

[@easterslice]

@@greatvalue_ethelcain Oh, yes! I was trying to think who I would cast, and the best I could come up with was John Barrowman (I think the character should be a bit older than James Corden reads). But Titus Burgess is an inspired choice!

[@sabrinab7974]

I think that also has to do with how he was directed and how the script was written. So I think there is a lot more behind the scenes to lead to those things. But I totally agree!

[@ChepeluisChepeluis]

Well, as a gay man I can tell you many many many gays are like that so I don’t know what’s the problem with his choices

[@addison.grace29]

EMMA’S OUTFITS MADE ME WANT AN ENTIRELY NEW WARDROBE!!!! LIKE HER OUTFITS WERE PERFECT!

[@trinaq]

Precisely, especially her blue suit that she dons at the end, she looked absolutely fabulous in it! 💖🥰

[@tessa325]

Omg me too, I wanna steal her whole wardrobe

[@sophiebutler5006]

Yep, I have decided I must now BE EMMA NOLAN

[@tiddlesletoitoise]

Alyssa on the other hand was done so dirty by the costume department

[@tessa325]

@@tiddlesletoitoise tru, but I feel like the costumes also reflect her trying to be incognito and blend in with the other straights 🥸🥸

[@bels3873]

"Have a great voice, be in a musical" wasn't a barrier for Cameron Dallas...

[@taylorcaza1029]

so true

[@5six7eightdance]

Facts

[@ninakonijn436]

hahahahahah it's sad but it's true :((

[@TheGladInGladiator]

Or Emma Watson

[@andpeggy8560]

i just choked on my tea

[@annatabner8459]

I’m not ashamed to admit that I cried at the end of this movie

[@ailidhstewart3076]

Saaammee

[@trinaq]

Likewise, it gave me ALL of the feels! 😭💔

[@randompotterheadandtheatre9385]

Same

[@Kath_Steele]

I cried the whole time 😂 was not anticipating to be *that* emotional

[@Olivia_Hedges]

@@Kath_Steele I know! I was in tears the entire time

[@pinky7445]

For me it feels like they spent more time developing the straight relationship in the show and not the lesbian couple that the show is centered on. Because of how some of the songs were cut it felt like Emma and Alyssa's relationship was barely developed

[@manuelorozco7760]

True but the entertainment value was still forgiving for me

[@emilyashman4713]

I’m not Christian but I will literally convert to Christianity for Andrew rannells

[@keatsandyeatsareonyourside]

Andrew’s characters sure are good at promoting their religions (Mormon, Jewish, and now Christian)

[@justarandompjofan6731]

Um...so I thought you meant Christian Borle...

[@trinaq]

Likewise, bonus points if he launched into an iconic song and dance number to convince you to convert! 💃🕺🏾😅

[@5six7eightdance]

@@justarandompjofan6731 Lol me too

[@justarandompjofan6731]

@@5six7eightdance Right? If Andrew Rannells and Christian are in the same sentence my mind goes to Falsettos. I can’t help it.

[@delylavieyra1058]

I loved the movie but i got kinda of annoyed that they took time away from Alyssa and Emma, i got so upset that they took out almost all of their part in you happened. They spent more time on the helpers than the actual reason the people came to help

[@manuelorozco7760]

That’s why I gave the movie 4 out of 5 stars

[@margaretcollins2374]

I agree - when they were breaking up I was sort of like “wait they were dating?” because the movie gave NO time to developing their relationship

[@soyboy6953]

They could’ve called this ‘Broadway actors have trauma’ and I wouldn’t have batted an eyelash. I love this movie, sure, but they spend so much time focusing on Barry and the heterosexual couple that it just drowns out Emma an Alyssa. I completely agree.

[@blainevanity6]

Trent Oliver: Julliard Andrew Rannells: Omaha, Nebraska

[@wonderpotter2674]

This is probably just me, but during the early moments of the movie I noticed that Emma was smiling a lot. Which really confused me because she was meant to be going through a rough emotional time, and the principal said he hadn’t seen Emma smile in a long time, so it threw me off to just see her smile during the PTA meeting and other moments of the beginning. I might be way off though so feel free to correct me if I’m wrong

[@barbicel]

Same. I know some smile to hide the awkward situation but she smiled way too much on serious situations and where she was supposedly "uncomfortable and sad"

[@Olivia_Hedges]

This.

[@rae0993]

THANK YOU!!! This was my biggest issue with the movie. Shes supposed to be awkward and kinda shy and not want all this attention but everytime a curveball was thrown her way she just smiled! They didn't allow her to show any other emotion except in the fake prom scene. The actress did good with what she was given. The director clearly didn't understand or care about Emma the character.

[@ninakonijn436]

i felt like she was smiling all the time, even tho she was going through the toughest time of her life. she smiled so much it was unrealistic at some points imo

[@autumnnicole2365]

I was waiting for SOMEONE to say it. Her smiling really threw me off too. In the original musical, she didn't want all of this attention on her. The lyrics in "Dance With You" literally talk about how she never wanted any of this to be a big deal, yet for some reason she looked ecstatic during the PTA meeting when Dee Dee and the others showed up. She was supposed to be going through this super personal and emotional journey, but all of that was lost to me because of how smiley she was.

[@lexbean1365]

I'm a lesbian in musical theatre, so this musical means a lot to me. I really enjoyed it. I just felt like Emma drowned out every now and then because of everything that was going on around her. Further than that, quite brilliant. I personally don't mind a hetero actor playing a gay person, as long as it is executed well and respectfully. We're actors, it's what we do. We portray vulnerable people in vulnerable moments that we may never have experienced ourselves. I think James did an amazing job. I didn't feel like he was mocking or disrespecting the LGBT+ community and did an amazing job at portraying this role. But that's just my opinion.

[@TeresaBenson]

I second this! I'm also a lesbian in theater.

[@Riley-yy7zj]

i agree! i’m also a lesbian in theatre and was really excited to see more lgbtq representation. but i felt as though we didn’t get as much focus on emma and her relationship with alyssa as much as we did in the musical. it was definitely drowned out a bit more with the other subplots and it almost felt like she was a side character which was a bit of a bummer. but it still was a really well done movie and i appreciate what it went for

[@aurih.8984]

i'm a bi girl in theatre, so forgive me if i'm overstepping a boundary here as i totally don't mean to, but i actually really liked james' performance as barry and i think he did it in a very honest way. i think LGBTQ actors always playing LGBTQ roles is great, but i don't think it should be either an LGBTQ actor plays the LGBTQ role or there's no LGBTQ character period.

[@marialuisaoliveira1009]

I’m bi and an actress and I fully agree!! Of course, we need more opportunities to LGBT actors, but it also bothers me this notion that lgbt characters (in terms of sexually, not gender) can only be played by LGBT people. Like acting is about embracing others identities, if they’re doing it with vulnerability and respect, I don’t see why straight people shouldn’t play it. And I think James did an awesome job.

[@michaelangus5602]

I am not a lesbian but I do completely agree about James Corden!

[@rh2219]

As a gay person I wanna say I actually really have a problem with the idea that gay actors must play gay roles. I think it puts actors in an uncomfortable position where they have to make their identities public or where directors are trying to guess at who people are. Both of those are really not great. Furthermore I think it kinda pushes the idea that lgbt+ folks should only play lgbt+ roles which doesn't feel right either. In general I want the right person to play the role, and that can look like a lot of things. And often times a gay actor is the best person for a gay character because they have those experiences to pull from, but not always. I know there are plenty of gay men I would not be cast as just cause of my casting type and personality. I thought james cordon did a good job but I can also see why people were disappointed and upset with him in that role. I hope I articulated this well

[@marialuisaoliveira1009]

Exactly!

[@Lisa-pg9ej]

​@David Dolce That's just what I was gonna say - if a character happens to be gay but that's not a big part of the story, it's not bad if a straight person plays them (though it would still be good if the character had a LGBTQ+ actor) I think of it this way - if Prince Herbert from Spamalot is played by a straight guy, that's fine, but characters like Alison Bechtel from Fun Home and Barry from The Prom should definitely be played by LGBTQ+ actors. If their sexuality is central to the story, there needs to be an accurate representation in the actors that play them.

[@hayleyrowan6670]

Thanks for your perspective. I think it helped my put my finger on what I think the issue is. In general I agree with your sentiment that gay people need not play gay characters, nor straight play straight. But as it relates to this movie, I think the rule is changed because the topic of the production is about the hardship of LGBTQ+ persecution. If the character Barry happened to be gay, but the movie was about the experience of going to the zoo, I do not think it would be offensive to have Corden play him. But in this movie, I feel differently.

[@nurailidepaepe2783]

i think it's more about when they're celebrities that everyone knows their sexuality of. especially in this case where andrew (a gay man obv) got a lesser "straight" role while james corden (who everyone knows is straight since again, famous) got a gay role where he sometimes falls into stereotypes..

[@rh2219]

@@hayleyrowan6670 This makes a whole lot for sense, and it's super valid to feel this way. I don't really have a clear cut answer because the representation aspect is super important, but the problems I have with the idea still stand. It's a complicated issue. Thanks for sharing what you think. I don't think any hard rules about lgbtq+ casting are particularly helpful, but I very much would like a way for more lgbtq+ voices to be involved in theatre as a whole.

[@ameliastephens8422]

I will admit, “Barry’s going to Prom” is a skippable song for me just because of James Cordan, it just felt too overdone and honestly would’ve wanted Andrew Rannells to play both characters. Honestly if Andrew did a musical all by himself (Cher style) I’d watch it. Can you tell that I love Andrew Rannells??

[@JM-vr1br]

As you should.😂

[@angelachen2458]

Honestly, who doesnt love Andrew Rannells

[@kavyb1730]

Really? I LOVED his Barry’s going to prom!

[@bexyPTX]

A mood. I saw something suggesting that the two of them should’ve switched roles and I think I like that better than what really happened.

[@charsweetasjasmine]

HES SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MAN

[@annaparr9218]

i love the movie. and nicole kidman’s character gave me cool supportive aunt energy.

[@fandombucket473]

Lol you’re not wrong

[@tessa325]

I wanna be Jo Ellen Pellman so I can have Nicole Kidman be my aunt and Meryl Streep be my grandmother lol.

[@fandombucket473]

@@tessa325 lol I mean yes but lol

[@seppyq3672]

Cool supportive aunt is who I aspire to be

[@fandombucket473]

@@seppyq3672 It should be

[@Frozen-Dragon-f6q]

About "Emma smiling too much": there's an interview where Jo Ellen Pellman talks about her approach to playing the character and she mentions that she initially leaned into the angst but Ryan Murphy changed direction. Ultimately, we see an Emma that is optimistic and always looking for the silver lining. I get how this perspective switch of the character throws some people off but I liked it.

[@paigeisconfused3731]

interesting, do you have a link? i'd love to read (or watch) the full interview!

[@yodaya70]

Personally I would have made a different directing choice

[@eljordinio7647]

Jo did a fantastic job with this. Definitely a standout in the movie for me, saying it now.

[@rockassassin64]

Also It made seeing the one time she does break after fake prome hit like a truck. it also makes her take different than the OG who plays Emma as a ball of stress and I think that is a good idea

[@solcarlosofficial]

MY BIGGEST PROBLEM WAS THE MADE EMMA ANS ALYSSA SIDE CHARACTERS SOMETHING I LOVE ABOUT THE NOVELIZATION IS HOW MUCH THE FOCUS ON THE TEEN ROMANCE

[@DramaPancake]

lol you have very strong feelings about this. (I do agree, though.)

[@ambitionharmonies1038]

SPOILERS I loved it but when Dee Dee called Barry’s mom for him, I was ready to stab her

[@Kath_Steele]

yeah, that really upset me

[@addisonbess4675]

@@Kath_Steele that actually didn’t bother me. I kinda liked how she did it for him so he could make amends

[@silvercyndaquil8472]

@@addisonbess4675 It wasn't her place to. If he wants to make amends he could do so at his own discretion.

[@addisonbess4675]

@@silvercyndaquil8472 Your right your right

[@EvaSofie]

She wasn't insisting he make amends, just that he gives his mom a chance to change. Consider Dee Dee’s reaction when Tom told her Emma was kicked out by her parents, and how she held Alyssa when Mrs. Greene walked into the prom, perhaps Dee Dee had parents who didn't approve of her dream to be in showbiz as some parents can treat show business as worthless, and she left and never gave them a chance and regrets it. She never says Barry has to make up with his mom.

[@anotherbritishcosplayer4342]

As a gay man, I started the film not being too pleased with James Corden's portrayal however I soon fell in love with the character of Barry and soon forgot about it. For me, it didn't matter that much and I cared much more about his American accent XD (that's a joke I promise)

[@anotherbritishcosplayer4342]

Also, he did incredibly well and I felt everything he was feeling which I felt was a huge difference to roles I usually see him in. All in all, I really appreciated that Barry was 3-dimensional and I really adored his character and definately felt like I could relate to him

[@worm4165]

He was the reason I put off watching The Prom but I have to agree, I liked him too.

[@lualburn8885]

I don’t think jo Ellen’s Emma was more confident, I think her Emma is just much better at pretending to be

[@11Coaco11]

Personally, I didn't really pick up on that but I don't think we saw enough of Emma to pick up on that.

[@selenamcmahan9234]

Also for those who dont know DAVEED DIGS IS GOING TO BE SEBASTIAN IN THE LITTLE MERMAID!!!

[@asterwashere]

oh my gosh, really?!

[@selenamcmahan9234]

@@asterwashere yeah in the live action remake

[@wrenwhite8402]

OH MY GOD I AM SO PUMPSD!

[@pumpkinomom4446]

YESS!!! SO HIPED!!!

[@angelachen2458]

DAVEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDD I absolutely LOVE DAVEED

[@ratqueen9644]

I never knew i needed Andrew Rannels singing Love Thy Neighbor until I watched The Prom

[@elenahernandez4609]

Same

[@reindrawzz]

Fr he killed it!

[@jamiehood850]

On the whole James Corden thing: I'm a gay guy, and while I don't speak for everyone, everything I've seen of James Corden as Barry is pretty much the sole reason I've decided to not watch this movie. (I've seen bits and pieces, but not the whole movie together.) He feels like a way more superficial character than in the musical. Brooks Ashmanskas was flamboyant, but he also had heart and made the role feel truly genuine. James Corden just feels uncomfortable in the role to me. Depending on the scene, he's either a cartoonish and offensive stereotype or trying to be emotional and relatable but failing. Barry was my favorite character in the original show because of how much I related to him. In a show that's about being gay, he was the main gay male character, and I loved him. Now that love is gone. I don't know if I can ever look at the character the same way again.

[@FunDisneyFan]

I am actually also a gay man, and I’m a huge fan of this musical and while I had a lot of problems with the movie adaptation, James Corden was never a problem for me and he seemed like the played the role of Barry exactly how I’d expect his character to. Now I don’t speak for everyone and I do understand that some people have a problem with his flamboyancy and see it as stereotyping, but having known his character from the musical beforehand, it seemed like the perfect portrayal. Also one thing I especially liked is that they seemed to try and ground Barry a bit more than he is in the musical and tried to humanize with the character more. I recommend you give it a watch and form your own opinion about James’s portrayal.

[@jamiehood850]

@@FunDisneyFan Don't worry, it's totally cool to have different opinions! Personally, I'm not a big fan of James Corden in general, but from everything I've seen this makes me even more upset than I was before at him. The main issue that I have with his portrayal is that he seems to only dial up the sass at certain moments, treating it kind of like a costume or a performative trait. Same thing with his emotional side. The character doesn't feel whole or as genuine as he did in the musical to me. I also feel like because Corden isn't gay, it makes his scenes where he talks about coming out feel more awkward imo. I just don't feel like he was the right actor for the job in this case, but it's just my opinion.

[@Daniel-ed9gn]

I absolutely agree. Corden was easily the weakest part. Even if you aren’t offended by the misguided portrayal, James Corden is an awful person and the theatre community shouldn’t be so kind to him. It’s ironic to me that he’s playing this character who starts out as a narcissist and grows and gets better when in reality James Corden is a huge narcissist and has never gotten better.

[@kavyb1730]

@@Daniel-ed9gn How is James a narcissist?

[@lukas309984417]

in my opinion. James Corden didn't do a bad job AT ALL. It was uncomfortable to watch during scenes where he was talking about his horrible childhood because.... he hasn't been through that, but at the end of the day, he was acting a role and did a decent job minus his accent. that was honestly the worst part. (although this role should have been played by Titus Burgess even if i'm unsure of his dramatic acting chops)

[@court9311]

I liked how they played Emma’s confidence. It was nice to see an uncloseted gay lead who was out and proud not struggle the entire time with her sexuality but instead be cemented in her choices.

[@kateschneider8789]

I mean in the musical, it was never that she was unsure about her sexuality. Caitlin Kinnunen actually described Emma as secure but insecure because while she was an awkward person, she was VERY sure of who she was and who she loved. I liked having that person who was a little awkward because a lot of times the only thing the lesbian characters struggle with is their sexuality, and then they're otherwise confident characters. She was one of the few awkward gays out there who was very relatable. I did find it interesting almost using Emma's confidence as a mask.

[@AzurillStreep]

I liked this take on Emma. I think it allowed Jo Ellen to interpret the character without being a carbon copy of Caitlin’s. One of the benefits of confident!Emma was her breakdown at the fake prom. It was the first time I cried during the film because we saw the insecurity that she’s been hiding behind the masquerading smile this whole time. I’m a similar way, I try not to show my negative emotions on my face until it all piles on at once and I completely break.

[@solcarlosofficial]

She smiled during the break up. Alyssa is explaining all this pressure she has from her mom and Emma is just like: yeah bye ☺️ It felt so cold and a bit mean. It’s like she was always having the same face no matter what happened either good or bad.

[@solcarlosofficial]

But even after there fake prom she keeps smiling There should have been a completly switch of her acting after the fake prom.

[@clarissalin7212]

Emma had resting smiling face.

[@mhawang8204]

@@solcarlosofficial To me she did change. After the fake prom, when Emma met up with Alyssa, she was distant and colder compared to Dance with You. Even when they hold hands, they're stiff and far apart, none of that playful energy earlier in the film. Jo Ellen has a naturally smiling expression, but I still see the contrast. Or it could be a choice by Murphy's direction not to steer her another way. Don't know why, though.

[@Fantozz2]

I am definitely a “somewhere in between” person. Pros: The costumes, many of the songs and elaborate dance numbers, Emma’s confidence and self-assuredness in the face of adversity, Keegan Michael Key Cons: I don’t reallyyy think Meryl Streep and James Corden were necessary, also the immediate acceptance of homophobics’ apologies was squicky, and everything was tied up in a neat bow. Also, ugh to the autotuning

[@kai_cries]

the autotuning on Emma was especially bad :(

[@glenn212now]

If there were no Meryl Streep and James Corden there would be no show. WTF

[@Fantozz2]

@@glenn212now I meant like, I thought they should have cast traditional Broadway actors as opposed to A-listers that have been in musical adaptations before, particularly James Corden. Just my .02.

[@vickygxmez24]

@@Fantozz2 Okay, I get you and I respect your opinion but Meryl Streep was so important for the movie. Many of us didn't know about the musical and the story and we watched the movie because of her. Ended up loving it. She did a wonderful job, like always, and I definitely would have loved to see the show on Broadway! Plus, she's Meryl Streep, I mean, come on👑

[@xsweetiebloomx605]

I say James Corden did a good job but I would have preferred someone else, also Meryl Streep was a plus for the movie in my opinion, specifically because her being there made people outside the show want to watch it.

[@isabelladurante8321]

"not a lot going on at the moment" I'll side-eye that. I probably will at some point watch the prom with my friends but I realized recently that I don't like modern-day realism in media. None of my favourite books, tv shows, or musicals are set in "the real world, present day". It'll be interesting for me to see the Prom bc while the music gives it some non-realism, I have never connected to high-school stories period (High school musical is not my thing) . That said I am excited for the people who like the Prom!!! (I just don't expect to)

[@bels3873]

Haha, I caught that remark too. I now expect a Taylor Swift themed upload within the next week.

[@pazyamor2292]

Loved the movie. If you're worried about it having excessive realism, I think you can let that fear go.

[@polypus1864]

yo i hate high school musical/high school films in general with a passion but loved the prom, so i would reccomend seeing it for yourself :)

[@missaj5623]

Same as person above not keen on High School Musical (had high hopes.) With The Prom saw a slightly negative post on Facebook which sent be looking for more info. A few minutes later I was sitting watching it and grinning from ear to ear. It was just so joyous (with a more serious undercurrent to keep it grounded.) Love it from beginning to end.

[@icarofernandes]

Okay, so, about the James Corden thing, as a gay man, my opinion is that it wasn't 100% wrong, but there's definitely a lot of things they should've improved, James performance on the dramatic parts and the music numbers was great, he had me crying, and singing, and dancing, the problem was, at least for me, he just couldn't deliver the comedic parts, he was clearly trying too hard and that kinda got in the way If I was directing, I would try to fix that, I'm not totally in favor of casting only gay actors for gay characters, I think every actor should be able to play whatever part it is offered no matter what your sexual orientation in real life is, for example, Andrew Rannels, a gay actor playing a straight character

[@alicecarroll9056]

exactly!!! I think the problem with james and his character was more ryan murphy's direction and less about james corden himself

[@rspring7961]

100% agree

[@soflozano2995]

I liked it... but Jo (Emma) just smiled the whole time

[@solcarlosofficial]

I feel the same way! She smiled during the break up. Alyssa is explaining all this pressure she has from her mom and Emma is just like: yeah bye ☺️ It felt so cold and a bit mean. It’s like she was always having the same face no matter what happened either good or bad. I get maybe smiling a lot at the beginning but after the fake prom there should had been a change in her expressions.

[@cookieaddictions]

Yeah it didn’t bother me too much but my friends kept commenting about it. Sometimes the smiling didn’t fit what she was saying or the overall scene mood.

[@meme7412]

I kinda thought that at first too, but the more you think about it the more fitting it seems for her character. Emma has been hiding who she is and how she feels for so long. It makes sense that she would constantly be masquerading behind a smile. Then you take into consideration her parents reaction to her coming out and it feels even more fitting. The two people who are supposed to love and accept her no matter what completely turned their backs on her when she told them who she was. The majority of the town was also intolerant so she had to hide from them too. After all that it must have become second nature to pretend to be something she isn't, to pretend she's always happy. Anyways I didn't mean to type this much but that's just my take idk

[@wordswarsandsymphonies]

yeah it's like, no matter what emma was saying or what emotion she was supposed to be expressing, she just smiled the entire time, except for maybe two scenes. the acting was bad and it took me out of the movie and made me not really care about emma. i think it also killed the chemistry with alyssa

[@monicaenloe7635]

It was hard to believe that Emma didn’t know how to dress for prom when literally all her outfits were already a m a z i n g. I liked how in the musical you can sort of see Emma’s character development and her finding herself through the clothes that she’s wearing. That was pretty much taken away in the movie because her style is already amazing and there’s no progression. (But I still loved the movie so so much)

[@mhawang8204]

I think the point is to contrast her with the other kids at her high school. The popular kids wear "basic" outfits. Emma's style is a bit quirky (and amazing in our eyes) but would make her stick out like a sore thumb in Edgewater, Indiana. The stage Emma is a shy geek; the film Emma is a quirky art student/theatre kid. That's the vibe I got anyway.

[@edisonthethird]

1) I was absolutely FLOORED by Meryl’s vocals. Just blown away. 2) This the best James has ever sounded. The British accent peeked through sometimes but overall he did well. 3) I DO THINK that James and Andrew should have switched roles. It just did not sit well with me. 4) I wish they did more with Kevin Chamberlin. Such a talented actor.

[@Kath_Steele]

WOAH I had literally never considered that & I kinda love it

[@plantglyph9138]

i really wish they didn't skip the acceptance song, i wanted more andrew rannels. also, i felt like emma smiled too much in this movie, like when she broke up with alyssa she was smiling, why. but, all in all the prom is pretty good for a movie musical.

[@mgbowers5032]

“not a lot going on at the moment” I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE

[@ROANmusicofficial]

was about to comment this 😂😂

[@josjoererg]

That's a Taylor Swift reference, correct?

[@ROANmusicofficial]

@@josjoererg It is! It was the text on the t-shirt she wore in the 22 music video. Taylor also used that quote on her insta posts right before surprise releasing her two most recent albums, so "not a lot going on at the moment" now means "something big is about to happen" 😂 (so when Kat says "not a lot going on at the moment" about her Taylor x musicals video... she's most definitely working on it hahaa)

[@mgbowers5032]

@@josjoererg yeah! The last two times she has released an album, she posted on instagram “not a lot going on at the moment”

[@mirandabee2323]

Yeah! I look forward to what Kat has in store!

[@gaujaf1812]

I think as a person part of the LGBTQ+ community I'd say casting a straight actor as someone who is gay is fine as well as the other way round, but I don't think I know enough about the musical to have a valid stance

[@jaycetodd2883]

Ppl were mostly mad bc he was a walking stereotype doing weird things with his hands an talking in a weird voice and checking a fake movie form of grindr while at a school helping out minors

[@greatvalue_ethelcain]

I felt uncomfortable watching him cry when his character was revisiting trauma that Corden himself never knew. What are you gonna do? Tap into your “inner gay man” or guess what the struggle was like? Besides that, the stereotypes (obsessed with Beyoncé and looking at a dating app at an inappropriate time) were disappointing. Also, Corden seems to be in every musical adaptation. Like, stop recycling the same actors.

[@jackiecaban1924]

@@greatvalue_ethelcain well he didn’t right the script, so he doesn’t really have a say in if the character lives Beyoncé etc. Also he talked in a weird voice bc he was doing an American accent I think

[@gaujaf1812]

@@jaycetodd2883 oh ok that makes sense, as I said I haven't watched the movie so I wouldn't know, and I also agree that gay men are often stereotyped that way

[@greatvalue_ethelcain]

@@jackiecaban1924 I’m not saying it’s all Corden’s fault. And I don’t think it was his attempt at an American accent, it was the intonation that was sus.

[@angelachen2458]

"Alyssa Greene was a scene" yes

[@charlottelocky2327]

I liked it. I love the music, choreography, and story and they really pulled that off. I loved the casting, However James Cordens American accent really annoyed me

[@ninakonijn436]

was it supposed to be american? i thought it was supposed to be a weird mix of accents. probably because I just heard a strange mix hahah

[@joanna4655]

Oh my gosh, right?! I feel like he did an interview on some talk show saying how they didn’t have a lot of time to do work on the accent.

[@The2011Godfather]

Unpopular opinion: i never understood why James Corden kept getting roles until this movie. He's insanely talented when he fits the role and I think Barry was made for him to play. He and Meryl were my favorite parts of the movie.

[@jaycetodd2883]

Are you an lgbt male Im just wondering not trying to be rude

[@The2011Godfather]

@@jaycetodd2883 No i'm not, I'm a straight male.

[@jaycetodd2883]

@@The2011Godfather Ok maybe that might be why you thought Barry wasn't harmful

[@The2011Godfather]

@@jaycetodd2883 The character of Barry is harmful? in what way?

[@jaycetodd2883]

@@The2011Godfather I mean he is just a walking stereotype in my eyes and there are gay men that exist like that its just harmful when it is the only representation

[@isabell6964]

It wasn't as good as the broadway version obviously but I really liked how everyone in the cast looked like they were having the time of their lives, it's 100% going to become my comfort film

[@ellienorris]

ANDREW RANNELLS’ LOVE THY NEIGHBOR LIVES IN MY HEAD RENT FREE

[@turtle1661]

[@michael-df7dc]

GAY FOOTLOOSE PLZZ 😭😭

[@taylorcaza1029]

GAY FOOTLOOSE NOOJFHFGNNFNF

[@jadynN08]

That is *iconic*

[@uploxy5341]

*I STAN YOUR DAD*

[@PirateWanderer]

As a fellow queer I bawled my eyes out on this movie. I knew about the musical before, just never got to listen or look into it, but damn this adaptation hit me right in the feels. Alyssa's situation is incredibly relatable to me, except my mother still doesn't accept me. So her coming out and her mother's reaction literally broke me and I ended up crying and rolling on the floor for like ten minutes. Good stuff

[@dorianfelly]

same!! i was crying through the majority of the movie

[@lj3353]

I’m not a christian or a fan of prom but Andrew Rannells’ voice singing “love thy neighbor” ringing in my head 24/7 after Netflix post it

[@fr0ggil0v3]

Netflix should make a spin-off of Trent teaching drama at the school but it's literally just him talking about Julliard the entire time.

[@fayfalc21]

the whole time i was thinking "emma is just cottagecore personified"

[@carolinem4197]

Me: I hated the prom, it was horrible. The stunt casting was horrible. Also me: 🎶LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR🎶

[@gillianisntcool]

🎶LOVE THY NEIGHBOR TRUMPS THEM ALL!🎶

[@imliteralyjust3405]

me : i hat ethsi film more than anythingo oeifj2eorjf]oejerf also me: *listening to Meryl's performance of the ladies improving on repeat instead of doing my history work*

[@angelachen2458]

I honestly have Love Thy Neighbor on repeat constantly whether out loud or in my head

[@xsweetiebloomx605]

Me: Wow this film is so long and it drowned the protagonist's struggle in subplots, plus there's a lot less adorable Emmalyssa moments :( Also me: *Living vicariously through the prom scene at the end plus put the Emmalyssa kiss on repeat*

[@laurenberck55]

Ok but me

[@kaua3750]

for the first time i am iterally the "somewhere in between" that kat always mentions

[@faithwilson9861]

One thing I found really interesting watching this movie was the fact that Emma is almost always smiling, at least a little bit, even when she is obviously falling apart. I spent the first half or so of the movie wondering why the actress made that choice, and then I got it: I do that! I have actually had people tell me to my face that they think I am happy all the time because I just automatically smile. Once I realized that, it made me feel very seen and less alone, because I don't know anyone else who does this. It made Emma feel very human and relatable to me, even though I have never been in anything like the situation she was in because I am not gay. Overall, I really enjoyed this movie, and it was so nice to just sit down and watch a new movie musical, since I have not seen a show in person since........... last December?

[@solcarlosofficial]

She smiled during the break up. Alyssa is explaining all this pressure she has from her mom and Emma is just like: yeah bye ☺️ It felt so cold and a bit mean. It’s like she was always having the same face no matter what happened either good or bad. I get maybe smiling a lot at the beginning but after the fake prom there should had been a change in her expressions.

[@feathertail3984]

I had hoped that there would be more Emma and Alyssa interaction, the Dee Dee and principal relationship seemed to have more screen time than them. Also, a lot of their relationship seemed to be about “we’re in love despite the homophobia!” rather than “why we are in love”

[@ghostsomenswho]

As a cottage core lesbian theatre kid: this movie is everything 😍

[@kittymae335]

The movie is pretty much what I expected in terms of 'not quite right but still heartwarming'. Also, I really want to see Nicole Kidman actually play Roxie Hart now, she has true Fosse zazz in a way I never expected

[@manuelorozco7760]

I expected a little bit more actually from the movie overall. But I agree about Nichole. The first time I heard her sing was in Happy Feet

[@jmichael415]

Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I kinda wish an actual dancer was cast in the role. Her performance was great but I was a little underwhelmed by the executions in Zazz

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@jmichael415 Maybe Jane Krakowski or Kristin Chenoweth

[@gavinshawn1106]

I could see her as Fastrada too

[@eljordinio7647]

She has Roxie Hart written all over her. I sure would love to see Nicole in that role

[@fi0rellam]

"i've never seen moulin rouge" WHAT KAT YOU HAVE TO SEE IT OMG

[@manuelorozco7760]

I haven’t either

[@jilliansavage288]

the last time I was this early Christine Daae was still alive

[@declansmith5997]

Here are my thoughts. I saw the show in early 2019 and I thought this film was brilliant. I also think James Corden did an amazing job. So much hate for him and for what? Obviously he could've had a better accent haha but I feel like just because some people don't like him, that is all they had in their heads the entire time. They didn't really get to pay attention to his performance. James captured everything perfectly. His raw emotions were so beautiful. People are saying he was offensive and I really don't see how he was. I am a gay man and I don't have a problem with straight actors playing gay roles. He did the role justice. People are also saying he "used a lisp to play gay"... now wtf does that even mean? 1) I have seen the movie a few times now and haven't heard a lisp at all. 2) I don't think he would use a lisp to play gay. cause wtf when has a lisp ever been connected to gay people? I just think some people want to make a problem out of everything and they are using The Prom to do that. Anyways, I loved it and I am so happy this story is being told!

[@dorianfelly]

yess i agree!! i heard so many people talking about how he shouldn’t have gotten cast so i went in thinking he was gonna be terrible but he portrayed the character so well and his entire arc made me so emotional

[@mrleopard5475]

People misunderstand how Barry is and what role he serves. He is suppose to be very flamboyant and stereotypically gay to contrast Emma and Alyssa and how they are normal and not the stereotype. Barry is so energy driven and flamboyant that when people saw James as that they called it offensive. While I know there are many better gay men to play it, they have to make money in some form and therefore have to have his well known name in the cast. They already had 4/8 leads as unknown Hollywood people (including Ariana, Jo Ellen, and yes, Andrew (theatre people are definitely not known as well as movie people)) and if they slapped a broadway gay actor that would add to unknown Hollywood or they could cast a well known gay but suffer on the singing in and for review and money purposes, they had to take the hit because James can sing and can act and is well known enough to be on the poster with the other actors. Movies have to make money and this was more of an economical one rather than they didn’t want to hire a gay person.

[@reginarodriguez1477]

i loved the movie!! while i was a bit hesitant on james corden, he did a great job, especially in the barry’s going to prom scene! i don’t think i have any major complaints

[@sydneyjackman2578]

I understand wanting representation in actors, but for me James Corden’s performance was spectacular and he brought so much emotion into the roll, and I feel like he did an amazing job bringing the experiences of someone in that position to life on the screen even without having the real life experiences to take from. Everyone is entitled their own opinion, but for me the representation of those characters and situations being done well on screen are more impactful than someone who might not have been able to do it as well but may have had the representation off screen. Maybe if he hadn’t been as good as he was the need for someone who brings that reality would have been needed, but in my opinion as long as he was able to portray a realistic and emotionally impacting character, that trumps who he is out of character.

[@jocelynlovett4800]

I agree with this!!

[@jaycetodd2883]

I am a gay man and I felt like he was just a walking stereotype but thats just me

[@serenagrayson2149]

@@jaycetodd2883 I can understand that but that’s also more of the writers fault an not James

[@jaycetodd2883]

@@serenagrayson2149 I also didn't like the voice he put on and his hand gestures that he used when acting but that is just me

[@wrenwhite8402]

@@jaycetodd2883 as another gay man I completely agree

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

Am I first for once?! On The Prom review?! Dream come true!

[@trinaq]

Congratulations on making the first comment! 🎊👏🏾💖

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

@@trinaq Thank you!!

[@sophiex363]

No one: Emma being literally hate crimed by the PTA: 😁😁😁😁😁

[@wordswarsandsymphonies]

literallyyyyy

[@marcusallan5785]

Is anyone else gonna mention the fact that Barry was both American and British in this film hahaha

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

Meryl singing “It’s Not About Me” is legendary in every definition

[@BellasLife97]

I've been waiting for you to post this! I hoped for the movie to include maybe even one scene of emma and alysaa just hanging out. But regarding her confidence I think it shows that shes learned to live with the bullying by the time we meet her... and the only time she doesnt cope is during the fake prom. The book is amazing for me as it provides so much insight into their relationship together and what happens before the PTA blow up.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I agree about one more scene with Emma and Alyssa

[@yassvaritaass]

I cried the whole time. I thought it was really well done and beautifully cast. *chef’s kiss*

[@bels3873]

I'll take any theatre related content I can get at this point.

[@lindsaylavender9110]

I mean I feel that, Bel S me too

[@caleighd2469]

Please watch Moulin Rouge, as a musical theatre and film nerd, it is an outstanding work of art!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ll take your word for it.

[@oliviaa-l839]

i hated how emma and alyssa felt like secondary characters in their own movie, especially when their songs were cut down. the actresses were amazing but they weren't in the movie as much as i'd like. i absolutely adored nicole kidman in the role of angie. as well as meryl streep being the perfect deedee.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I definitely agree with you on that. Totally why the movie went a little below my expectations

[@sherimarvin5938]

That's how the broadway show is.

[@oliviaa-l839]

@@sherimarvin5938 not exactly, the broadway show didnt cut out their songs

[@HaleyRadiant]

Seeing Emma as more, as you say "self assured & confident" in the film was definitely an intriguing change & fits for the character on that hand. But to me, what drew me to her (original cast way) was how she was struggling to keep holding on in a world that constantly dumps on her. & when she does get happy, when she's w/ Alyssa or bucking up the courage to say what she wants it feels more powerful to see her strength in fitting within those struggles. She's like us how we feel in low moments, but also like us to take that happy moment/surprise moment & just go w/ it. Jo Ellen NAILED Emma vocally & even in the characters lower moments (especially in Tonight Belongs to Us reprise), but Caitlin's is just going to resonate w/ me a bit more for sticking w/ the theme of building up that confidence & being positive throughout the show.

[@florairvine-hallxo]

I liked that we actually got to meet Emma's Grandma in the movie! I love the original show but I always found it weird that we never got to meet her Grandma when she took Emma in after being thrown out by her parents. Definitely not a perfect movie but I still really enjoyed it! Unruly Heart made me sob 😭

[@chloe_3787]

Honestly, one of my favorite parts was Emma’s moment with Nicole Kidman’s character. It was so pure and raw and real.

[@thatzaaji2569]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@lenak997]

as an lgbt person, i didnt really like james cordon in this film,.it just felt a bit off for him to play an openly gay character but i do get why they cast him (cause you know, james cordon must be in every musical theatre movie adaptation) but otherwise i really enjoyed the movie!

[@kyokosaiko6662]

As a gay man i disagree because i believe that acting is acting , the whol point is that you play a character that isn't you and i think james really captured the role perfectly , because if we go by that logic gay actors wouldn't be able to play straight characters which would limit their hiring pool

[@lenak997]

@@kyokosaiko6662 and thats okay! youre allowed to like him in the movie i get your point but i still have the same opinion on it. I am glad you enjoyed him in the film, i just did not

[@eliseb6427]

I am also lgbt and I enjoyed his performance but I get what you’re saying!

[@blackmanta9697]

He felt so forced and it was hard to watch at parts.

[@tessa325]

Me currently watching the Prom for the 20th time while she posts this

[@corapalanski9479]

KAT!!! GUESS WHAT!! I AUDITIONED FOR MY FIRST SEMI-PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL (they're calling it semi-professional because there were cuts, but no pay) AND I GOT IN!! I GOT JACK!! I've been saving up all the knowledge from your videos over the years to prepare for my audition, and it helped so much! I'm so excited! (it is completely socially distant, and masks and face shields are required, so I feel very safe too!)

[@ellasorkin1194]

Hi theater cult leader! Happy holidays!! I liked the movie a lot, but I wish they didn’t cut off the end of You Happened.

[@averykenison4079]

Andrew Rannells in Love Thy Neighbor??? Amazing!!! I am so down.

[@ellasorkin1194]

@@averykenison4079 Yessss that song absolutely slaps!

[@danica6366]

Never seen the broadway stage of The Prom but the way you explained the difference from the movie makes it sound like a more coherent storyline. What I got from the movie was a very much more of a bunch of broadway stars on a mission to be good people using gay rights as a facade/tool and then hurray they actually truly cared about it in the end! So they're good people now, right? Emma's storyline really felt like the side story. But yeah, the great thing about a hollywood budget is that everything looked AMAZING! I love the songs and dance numbers. Meryl Streep's broadway diva moments were no less than glamorous. Keegan-Michael Key' character making us feel seen by portraying all of us theatre kids fawning over the magic of musicals and the actors.

[@manuelorozco7760]

As a California native who’s never been to NYC, I wish I was in Hawkins shoes. I strongly agree with everything you said.

[@ailidhstewart3076]

I LOVE THE PROM! but I can’t talk to my friends about it because they don’t like musicals... I just chant different songs in the corner

[@uploxy5341]

or just like sing a song and annoy them

[@mhawang8204]

Well you're in the right place. This is the musical theatre internet cult ;)

[@ailidhstewart3076]

@@mhawang8204 I feel excepted

[@vvcamc0rder]

We're in the same boat

[@emilymann377]

ahhh been waiting for this video😍

[@danielle-idontwantjustnumbers]

the editing was kinda weird but that’s really my only complaint. there were so many 360 shots lmao and they serve there purpose but they happened like every couple minutes and that was a bit much

[@StoneMarble-bh2xl]

yes i have been waiting for this vid! cant wait to watch

[@aurih.8984]

i never saw the broadway production so i went into this almost totally blind. i have to say that i was smiling the whole time watching this movie. i loved it and i loved the casting and choreo. i also agree that deedee calling barry's mom was kind of invasive, but i also think that i liked that everything wasn't perfect and unicorns and rainbows with barry and his family. it seemed a rad more realistic, i suppose? and in watching the film it really feels like james was being bery honest and respectful, and not trying to be the big honking obvious Gay in the room. but overall i really did love this movie!

[@PumpknQueen]

I actually spit out my drink when I heard you say you haven't seen Moulin Rouge. Now you absolutely have to watch it and review it.

[@PumpknQueen]

Because it's AWESOME.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I was hoping for a Happy Feet reference

[@samjensen392]

I really liked Emma’s confidence, and I think it makes sense for her character. It’s been her against the world for about a year at this point, and it’s not like she can go back into the closet, so she kind of had to own it and to not take shit from anybody. It’s like, hey, it can’t get much worse than I’ve already dealt with, so why not just embrace who I am?

[@greyktx]

Thank you so much for making this review! It's such a nice breather of just genuine enjoyment with thoughts here or there that could be better than most reviews that I've seen and their harsh bashing of the movie. The only thing I have to add is that I interpreted Emma's character as more "smiley" anxious than confident, but interpretation is different for everyone. Idk, I think that interpreting her as smiling and nodding although it hurts (like she sings in just breathe) adds a layer of depth and character that really makes sense for JEPs performance and that most criticizers may not have thought about. Again, thank you for making this video! It was a really good review and one that truly did the Prom Movie justice!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Would you like to see my review?

[@fernando2001xx]

the thing about james corden’s performance that made me uncomfortable it wasn’t much that he is a straight actor, it is the way acted felt like he was mocking gay people and this isn’t a problem with the character of Barry, Brooks Ashmaska(sp?) who originated the role had a wonderful heartfelt and honest performance, everything that james corden’s wasn’t.

[@solcarlosofficial]

Why Ryan Murphy tell the actress of Emma to smile during the break up!?!?!?

[@karaygeoushearts]

The Prom was really fun and cute. Specifically, Jo Ellen Pellman and Andrew Rannels shined! I’m really excited to see Ariana Debose’s Anita now. I do think Barry was horribly miscast. I have a lot friends from the LGBT+ community who were really upset by James Cordon’s casting. I love Meryl Steep and Michael Keegan Key, but I don’t think they had very good chemistry. Nicole Kidman was great, but I thought the character Angie was supposed to have more of a Elle Woods/Galinda energy. It was different than I expected - it doesn’t mean it was wrong. For me, the most distracting part was the lighting, costumes, and color scheme. They made the background and lighting the same color as people’s wardrobe in so many scenes, so they would blend in rather than stand out. For example, in the final scene, Barry’s and Emma’s outfits were the same color as the blue lighting in the background. Then, it would change to the same pink as Alyssa’s dress. It was like they were trying to use stage lighting for a movie, and I didn’t care for it. There was also so much spinning in the movie! Unruly Heart is a gorgeous song, but I couldn’t watch it because it was making me dizzy. But I cannot stress enough how magical Jo Ellen Pellman, Andrew Rannels and Ariana Debose were!!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have to agree about Ariana. She proved she can have strong vocals. But as Anita, she can prove herself as a true triple threat

[@panda_girl7507]

Manuel Orozco wdym??? She already is a true triple threat

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@panda_girl7507 Well I haven’t seen her in anything until now. But I’m overdue to see Hamilton

[@madisafriend4388]

I really enjoyed it and I haven’t seen the show but reading these comments I’m guessing there are some changes to the stage show which personally I LOVE. I love when they do this as it doesn’t overpower the stage show and still allows enough differences so people will still see the stage show and not just go off the film which I think gives both pros and cons to both film and theatre acting.I think this film was probably one of the best theatre to movie adaptations I have seen (don’t get me started on Les Mis...)

[@madisafriend4388]

I also think the cast was PERFECT and they all did a great job at the rolls by creating an over the top but still realistic character to each individual 💜

[@kaitlinclarke919]

As a gay theatre nerd, this was everything I never knew I always wanted

[@newyorkmyndd9801]

Loved it. Was very emotional for me and made me want to know more about it and the broadway show. Movie cast interviews just made me love them all more. Insightful Regarding some of the casting questions and contributions from the Broadway cast to the actors. Also that they actually threw this All inclusive Prom to film it final day and invited teens from the community who maybe didnt get to attend their own or the way they wanted to. Just loved it.

[@tchikig5758]

I loved seeing emma appear confident since the beginning. I see it as a defense mechanism. Like she is in a rough path, with her parents and school and everything. She cannot rely on many people, so she needs to trust herself. It's kind of a fake it till you make it. I thought her confidence starts as a "facade" and as the movie goes, you can see how she is actually feeling it more and more. :)

[@avajanzen5877]

I cried and really loved it!!! I think everyone did such a beautiful job and Meryl Streep NAILED it! I agree that it’s her best role, and I know it’s an underrated opinion but I think James Corden did a great job! And yes, the leads warmed my cold, dark soul and I fell in love with them immediately 😭

[@pedromatos4553]

one of the things that stays in my mind when watching The Prom is how I would FREAK OUT if four Broadway stars entered my high school in the middle of a PTA meeting I NEED THIS

[@amyclarexo]

This movie has helped me come to terms with my own identity, big time. I think some of that may well be because of how, as you say, Emma is portrayed as more a little more self-assured and confident. It was refreshing. I've watched it 6 times since last weekend, it's like a big glittery comfort blanket. And if I'm brave enough to come out pretty soon, I'll owe a lot of that to this film.

[@Kath_Steele]

so happy for you & sending you so much love!!! Xx ❤️

[@amyclarexo]

@@Kath_Steele Thank you so much Katherine, didn't expect a reply! That's really brightened up my evening. Sending love right back xx ❤️

[@kotonix]

Opinion From a Lesbian Who's Played Plenty of Straight Characters Before: As long as the role is played respectfully and you've done research into the character's struggles, it's alright to be straight playing a gay character. That is, as long as gay people are also getting straight roles. There just needs to be respect and a good execution! Also, I usually hate James Corden but I thought he did pretty good in this movie. I definitely like more upbeat and flamboyant Barry, but James did pretty good. Everyone else absolutely blew it out of the park, though. I liked it WAY more than I ever expected to. I already liked the show to begin with, but I wasn't expecting too much from the movie. Glad I ended up watching it, though!!

[@typiper]

I haven’t seen the actual show so I went into it with not many expectations. I went out loving it and I teared up a few times. The characters all had a great share of screen time, I thought, and loved the character development. The songs were also amazing, and I sort of fell in love with Andrew Rannells. I thought Jo Ellen Pellman was amazing and played her character super well. I don’t know what else to say, but I really loved it. ALSO! I am a huge Swiftie and that “not a lot going on at the moment” comment that you made... I see what you did there in more than one way. 😉

[@bphesse]

I'm okay with Barry getting an ending. All the other 5 main characters get an ending (Alyssa/Emma get each other, Dee Dee finds love, Trent gets a job teaching, Angie gets the lead in Chicago). But Barry didn't get an ending in the play. I like that he gets closure like the rest of the leads.

[@solevazquezmaria]

I also loved Mery Streep here! I agree with everything that you said, including about James Corden. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Barry's Going to the Prom and I don't feel that James was able to express exactly what the character was feeling. But the truth is, I live in Argentina and it was amazing to have the possibility of seeing an adaptation of a Broadway show with which I was obsessed (I listened to the OBC recording incesantly). I watched it with my husband who knew nothing of this story and he also enjoyed it (even with me singing along and whooping after the musical numbers). This movie is pure joy, dancing in my living room, singing at the top of my lungs.

[@lucieparrish4669]

I feel really bad right now. A few days ago I was trying to convince one of my friend to watch the movie and she said she would but idk about it now. She is gay and hasn’t come out to her parents yet, but on Monday she came out to her guidance counselor over email and her parents are really strict and her parents see her email so she was forced to come out to her somewhat homophobic parents but I talked to her the other day and she said it didn’t go as bad as she thought it would which is good...

[@Olivia_Hedges]

Aww that really sucks, sending her lots of love💕 edit: I meant that it sucked that she had to but I’m glad that it went better than she thought

[@ninakonijn436]

tell her that I'm proud of her :))

[@JulieDelahooke]

When I first watched The Prom I had a tough time getting into it because I wasn’t liking James Corden doing an American accent. Didn’t feel right. But the second time I watched it I fell madly in love with it, and have been ever since. The soundtrack just makes me so happy and makes me wish I could sing and act like all of them! I have watched it 4 times total now, and I’m still in love with it!