I blind bought this because I wanted to compare the stage show (which I have never seen live) to the 2019 fully cinematic version. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending) this isn't merely a filmed production of the show. It's a hybrid of the show and it very being loosely adapted for video. The set is grander and they toned down the make-up. Brought in the best cast they could and sparingly used some cinematic techniques (i.e. dissolves) to polish it for video. The final product is engaging and I imagine if you like the show this is a good record of it. I *however* liked (if that is the correct word) the 2019 cinematic version better; largely because the cinematic version doubles down on the surreality of the concept.
More to the point anything negative you can say about 2019 film you can also say about this. There is no real story. The overall look is a confusing mess of oddity and misplaced horniness. (Rum Tug Tugger mimics oral sex at least 3 times!). In some ways I though the costumes were worst because at times it looked like the cat-people were ripping off their flesh. I.e. Why does Jennyanydots have a tail on her outer, I think, dress? The songs and the overall effect of the show is still just some cheap sentiment and some laughs.
I ended up enjoying (if that is the right word) this but the issue with both properties resides in the concept. There's no way for this to be anything other than a surreal piece of camp.
More to the point anything negative you can say about 2019 film you can also say about this. There is no real story. The overall look is a confusing mess of oddity and misplaced horniness. (Rum Tug Tugger mimics oral sex at least 3 times!). In some ways I though the costumes were worst because at times it looked like the cat-people were ripping off their flesh. I.e. Why does Jennyanydots have a tail on her outer, I think, dress? The songs and the overall effect of the show is still just some cheap sentiment and some laughs.
I ended up enjoying (if that is the right word) this but the issue with both properties resides in the concept. There's no way for this to be anything other than a surreal piece of camp.