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Release date: 2004-06-01
DVD
Director:Steve McNicholas
Actors: Michael Bove, Dashiell Eaves, Raquel Horsford, Keith Middleton, Anthony Sparks
Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Color, Concerts, Dance, Documentary, English, Instrumental Music, Movie, Music, Musical, Musical Features, Musicals, Musicals (Theatrical), Performance, Rousing, USA, Upbeat




After seeing this show in Las Vegas, I really wanted a video that captured the same energy and humour so that I could continue to enjoy the show as home. Sadly, this DVD doesn't come close.
The energy is not there, the skits were not nearly as funny and some of the sets were distracting. I missed the simplisty of the stage and fast movement between skits.
I first watched this movie when I was in 6th grade band class, then again in my high school drama and music classes. I've been wowed eveytime at the way they make their music with all sorts of everyday items and situations like playing cards or driving in a truck. Its an incredible talent, whoever put this performance and music together. My fave parts are the beginning on the billboard, when their underneath the building in waist deep water and the when they come out on the stage with water falling on them and their "drums" - great to watch - great just to listen to - and pretty cool to try and imitate with a handful of friends and items from your own home. If you don't end up buying it - at least check it out on youtube. You'll be entranced.
I've seen "Stomp" in New York City eight times -- and strongly suspect more to come. Meanwhile, how wonderful to own Stop Out Loud which I remember having seen on TV and loving it as much as the live show. My only negative is that the creators of Stomp should (to quote Stephen Sondheim) GIVE US MORE TO SEE!