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The Car Man (2001)
A fantastic show
Well what can I say. Having seen Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray, Swan Lake, and Cinderella I was wondering what to make of this.
He did not disappoint. A fantastic Matthew Bourne interpretation. Admittedly, the music is Bizet's Carmen, the story is The Postman Always rings twice. The result is fantastic.
If you've ever seen traditional ballet, you'll hate it. If you've ever seen Matthew Bourne ballet, you'll get it, and love it. How can such detail be instilled through music and dance without words - but it is.
My only criticism is the filming - I have seen all the other ballets on stage, and they didn't require closeups or back stage elements, and they benefited from audience reaction. Why did Channel 4 decide to give us such a dry, intrusive view of this show.
I am waiting with baited breath for a filmed version of Dorian Gray to be available. To my mind, his best production yet.
Chuecatown (2007)
A light-hearted and Almodovaresque film
I must admit to wondering if one of the reviewers here watched the same film as I have just watched.
Chuecatown is a light-hearted film about the relationship of two guys interrupted by an overzealous mother and a murdering Estate Agent.
With touches of early Almodovar, the dialogue was colourful with clever references to the gay lifestyle.
The film shows the love that can exist between two men and how that can be affected by third parties, especially those closest to one side of the relationship.
A side plot shows the relationship between a mother (Police Inspector) who is a hypochondriac and her policeman son who gradually comes out through the storyline.
Yes, lots of clichés are used through the film, but with great humour and fitting perfectly in place.
I sense from one of the other reviews, that some political messages were contained in the film. While these might be a bit of a spoiler for the Madrid market, it is so subtle as to have no effect on other viewers. The irony that a homophobic counsellor was played by a drag queen was well placed.
I would encourage people to see this film for themselves and don't let comments put you off. Be your own judge !