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| Cats - The Musical (Commemorative Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: David Mallet
Actors: Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page, Rosemarie Ford, Michael Gruber
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (535 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1512
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 120 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD21116D
UPC: 025192111624
EAN: 0025192111624
ASIN: B00004XMTJ
Release Date: September 12, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: October 27, 1998
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 The movie's never as good as the book... November 21, 1998
Or in this case, the stage production. I eagerly anticipated this, and I wasn't tremenduously disappointed. When I saw the production on stage several years ago, I was enamored. Something is lost in the translation here. And not just the two entire numbers that are omitted from this production (Growltiger's Last Stand and The Battle of The Pekes and the Pers). Some of the flavor is gone. The few special effects that are used draw me out of the experience it was in the theatre. Still, worth owning. Well worth owning for a fan.
See it ,if you saw it live. November 21, 1998
I was able to watch CATS live when it came to Hawaii, and I loved it. I was excited to see the video, but was a little worried that it would kill the effect. However, it did nothing but heighten my appreciation of the perormance I had seen. In other words, if you've seen it live, it really helps take you back, and also helps sort out any parts that might have been a little fuzzy (like the pollicle dog part). On the other hand, if you watch the video before you see the actual perormance, it might not hit home for you. You may find yourself a little bored after the first act due to it's length, and due to the obvious fact that the camera is only able to capture a few cats up close at a time. Another thing too.... you can only see what the camera shows you. In short, the video is a good on for enhancing a special time shared in the theatre, or even for those who are familiar with the musical and don't have access to it. It's great for kids who like it too.
 This is NOT the Cat's Meow November 21, 1998
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is nothing more than a 2 1/2 hour long promotional video featuring lip syncing and horrible video directing. It's just plain bad. It is not even shot in front of a live audience! You cannot take this masterfull work and place it in a vacuum and expect a theatrical piece to emerge. Too bad this version will outlive all stage versions for future generations to see. But why am I complaining- your whole family can kill a Friday night for less than $20- if you want to see a world class musical you'll have to travel to New York or London and drop at least $60 a ticket.
Great Video, almost purrrrfection! November 19, 1998
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first heard that CATS was going to be videotaped way back in 1996, I was excited, and was constantly asking Playbill Online when the release was, and it was postponed for a YEAR! To make a long story short, when the October release was announced, I was certain that I was gonna buy this tape, and I did. I LOVED it, and opening number gave me mental chills, and Gillian Lynne ASTOUNDING choreography (for Cats, I've never seen it live) was simply incredible....I saw her choreography for PHANTOM, and was impressed, but this was a totally different level! I simply adored the casting, Elaine Paige was ideal, Sir John Mils could've been better, but Ken Page, WOAH, talk about NO TALENT, he was sooo not in character, and he picked up his costume like a skirt at the end of act 1, HELLO!!!! The ensemble was outstanding and deserves an Oscar for best ensemble performance! The sets were beautiful, and the costumes were OK, I didn't like Cassandra's and Rum Tum Tugger, but the majority were wonderful! But one aspect of the WHOLE show blew me away, the lighting, whoever lit it, did an incredible job with changing the moods through lighting, so KUDOS to whoever you are! In addition, the make-up was "cute" and was really well done! Overall, this video is a MUST SEE, and I highly reccommend it!
 I laughed,I cried, I had some nasty hairballs! November 18, 1998
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats is superb! I loved it and so would you! :)
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