Bigger Than the Sky

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David M I will admit that this movie probably doesn't hit home for those people who haven't acted in community or regional theater. If you have, however, you know just how true to life these characters and their personalities are. From the everyday working guy who just wants to try acting, to the person who just never graduates to "big time" despite talent, the manic-pixie dream girl who is the lead in everything, the costumer that will cut you if you mess up your costume or their system, to the big ego fish in a small pond who can't do without their nose/props to play a character...I've seen them all multiple times over decades. Not to mention the Kippy and directors like Edwina that put all this stuff together with, or in spite of, well-meaning Boards of Directors. If you only knew how true this movie was to life for those people who take time to act on the side. Just one pitch, real quick. Support your local live performers. It isn't "hey kids, let's put on a show!" like Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland anymore. They do all the functions of a Broadway production to recreate these shows locally. Except on Broadway that money goes into a single (hopefully) successful show with a long run to make money for the investors. These local theater companies always operate on a constrained budget, the actors are not paid professionals (community theater), and they put on not one show but multiple in a season - with all the logistical complications and costs associated with their level of production. So they need your time, your support (as actors, or volunteers, or Board), and monetary support to keep live theater available in local venues for you and your families as well as to provide opportunities for children and young adults interested in performing arts to get involved and get experience. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is just bad - the acting is terrible and they do a terrible job of making you care about the characters. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member So many things wrong with this flick, starting with a protagonist who, although "nice enough," just isn't very likeable. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Sweet film for community theater enthusiasts. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm very inclined to like it since I'm in love with Portland, but, I'm afraid it didn't lift its own weight or carry its own water or nose out my negative feelings. It didn't even ruffle my panache! Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member All my theater fans should like this - maybe even "Rudy" fans would like this movie - the critics are unkind, but we enjoyed this old movie. John Corbett gives a marvelous performance. I love the part where Patty Duke locks her son Sean Astin in the closet. Very cool disposition of the ashes, too. Thanks, Marsha - it didn't pass the "Anne" test, but to her credit, we did walk 9 miles in the morning. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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