The Prom

POSITIVES…

  • The premise of this musical pokes fun at liberal celebrities and American conservatives, and I think that's wonderful.

  • Narrative has some familiar plot tropes, but it does constantly keep you engaged.

  • Jo Ellen Pellman is absolutely incredible as Ellen! I was thoroughly impressed by her presence and singing.

  • Speaking of singing. Meryl Streep! What an absolutely delightful highlight of this movie.

  • One of my favorite plot is between Dee Dee and Principal Tom.

  • The ensemble is fantastic here, from Ariana Debose, Keegan-Michael Key, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, plus more!

  • Lots of good song numbers in this one, from “Just breathe,” “It's not about me,” The Lady’s Improving,” “Unruly Heart,” “It's Time to Dance,” and more!

  • There were definitely some effective emotional, moving, inspirational, and heartbreaking moments in this movie.

  • Fun pop culture references, theatrical in-jokes, and social political commentary.

  • “This isn't America, This is Indiana.”

NEGATIVES…

  • Production value could have been higher.

  • Not all the songs are hits.

  • If you somehow don't get the themes and lessons of this film, well it will hit you over the head with it, over and over again.

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