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| Disney Presents The Music Man (2003 TV Film) | 
 enlarge | Artists: Meredith Willson, Matthew Broderick, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth
Label: Buena Vista
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $15.84
You Save: $3.14 (17%)
Buy New/Used/Collectible from $14.45
Avg. Customer Rating:  (56 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5933
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 050086007776
EAN: 0050086007776
ASIN: B000088E62
Release Date: February 11, 2003
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| Customer Reviews:
 How could one not love this? December 8, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I first checked out the 2003 TV version of The Music Man DVD at the public library. I fell in love with it with all my heart. I checked it out often. Finally, I purchased it. After reading reviews that the Robert & Shirley 1962 version was so much better, I thought I might go ahead and see it, having never done so before. What are you all talking about? Robert looks like a creepy old man (I was shocked to learn that he was only 42). And, Shirley tanks those songs with that really bad voice. How could anyone perfer it? The Matthew and Kristen version is just light hearted, fun entertainment. How good does something have to be anyway. Get over yourselves and lighten up. If you have any fears about spending money on it, go see if it is at your library. Check it out. I betcha you'll love it. I really love the barbershop quartet stuff. Really great. And, they seem to be having such a good time.
 disappointing October 21, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of both Broderick and Chenoweth, but the movie and the soundtrack do not work for me because Matthew is the wrong person to play Harold Hill. He just does not come across as the loveable rogue. I also agree with the reviewer who commented that there was not enough emotion. With regard to this album, the music is "rushed" -- if you listen, it appears the movie or music director is forcing the pace, perhaps because of the time constraints of television.
chenoweth oldest marion on record August 30, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i must take exception to the comments of chenoweth and broderick being too young for their roles. Barbara cook was 31 on broadway and shirley jones 28 when she made the film . Kristin was the ripe old age of 35.. so not having life experiences seems invalid. robert preston 38 broadway, 42 film ...broderick 41 not a huge difference. anyway kristi sounded lovely as always matthew a different approach but let the age thing go...
 who are they kidding?? Matthew Broderick can't sing! June 3, 2006
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think the casting in this version of the film is a little disturbing. I'm not quite sure why they chose Matthew Broderick to play the part of the music man. He does bring a very nice charm to the character, but considering the movie is all about music, ...SHOULDN'T THE MAIN CHARACTER AT LEAST KNOW HOW TO SING??? Ok, so he does sing, but it's no where near as good as Robert Preston's performance in the first version of this film.
I saw the version with Shirley Jones and Robert Preston, and I fell in love with it. I loved Shirley Jones' singing, and Robert Preston's as well. When my mom bought this version, I was hesitant, and it turned out I had all the reason to be.
Honestly, I'm not trying to offend the story or anything, I personally love it, but Matthew Broderick isn't a singer, and whoever played Marion, well, her voice just doesn't fit the character.
If you want to see the Music Man, I would suggest the version with Shirley Jones and Robert Preston. Much better music. However, if you just want to see Matthew Broderick acting, then by all means, go ahead and get it, he is an excellent actor, ...just not a singer!
I'm giving it four out of five stars for effort. It could have been great with two different main actors...
Was In The Show October 19, 2005
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was in a version of this show as a chorus the same year this came out, so I had to buy it! I also saw it on t.v., loved it, and love this, you wont be disapointed!
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