Anything Goes
Published November 17, 2022
Film info
- Title Anything Goes
- Directors Ross MacGibbon, Kathleen Marshall
- Year 2021
- Run time 2hrs 17m
- Genres Music, Comedy, Romance
- Tagline The multi Tony Award-winning musical
Filmed live at the Barbican in London, this major new 5-star production of the classic musical comedy features an all-star cast. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love - proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
Live blog
| Time | Comment |
|---|---|
| 2:43 | Actual Gary Wilmot, haven’t seen him for ages. |
| 8:31 | Already loving Reno enormously. |
| 12:39 | “And I’m Virtue.” |
| 23:38 | Mickey Mouse is the best what… mouse? No way. Cartoon character? Surely not. |
| 36:57 | “Halloween’s thy name. The kingfish come, de-dum-de-dum.” |
| 46:26 | You can’t talk about a sinking ship on a ship, like bombs in an airport, right? |
| 54:59 | “You might bring me my tea, please, and step in it.” |
| 56:29 | I would so be the guy with the notebook. |
| 1:02:22 | Cheeky is an odd name for a dog. |
| 1:10:49 | This isn’t a very secret declaration of love, with four other couples dancing about around them. |
| 1:19:20 | This song is so mad for Reno, a great song, difficult to sing, oh and also do a really involved tap routine in the middle pls. |
| 1:29:54 | “Unpremeditated whoopee in the willows.” |
| 1:35:59 | Great use of lighting in this number. |
| 1:59:44 | I can’t imagine how much hairspray is keeping her hair like that when she’s bouncing all over the place. |
| 2:06:17 | Ooh, impressive push ups live on stage. |
| 2:10:04 | I don’t quite follow how this is all working out, but I can sense it is working out. |
Thoughts
I know quite a few of the songs from this musical without having actually seen it until now - and what a production to have for a first viewing. The cast were incredible, particularly of course Sutton Foster who absolutely steals the show and dominates every scene and dance number she’s in. Her inter-play with Robert Lindsay was great, although I do think that slightly fake fourth-wall break in Friendship was a bit awkward.
The story is corny and if I’m honest I got a bit confused by the end, but the songs more than make up for it, along with the incredible costumes and brilliant choreography. A joy from start to finish and wow the title track Anything Goes doesn’t half stick in your head!
Rating: 4 / 5