“I’m not afraid of being called a loser ‘cause I can accept that that’s what I am. But I am afraid of turning my back on something that actually made me happy for the first time in my solid life.”
-- Finn Hudson, GLEE
Months of promotion, positive press, and very favorable reviews preceded the preview airing of Fox’s new musical dramedy, GLEE, set to premiere this Fall. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this show for ages, and America finally got the opportunity this past Tuesday.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!! I thought the first half was clunky, but it picked up momentum towards the end. It was brilliantly subversive (high school show choir performing Amy Winehouse's Rehab) but pure at the same time. The final performance of Don't Stop Believin' was exultant. The joy on the characters’ faces and the tears in Mr. Schuster's eyes represented the heart and soul of the show.
The actors are incredible, tapping into the alienation and earnestness of adolescence. Even while the writers are satirizing the situations and stereotypes, they juxtapose that with genuine emotion. I really think this could be a triumphant show, giving courage and hope to so many. I really hope it succeeds.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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