The movie musical has been a staple of cinema and filmmaking for nearly as long as filmmaking has been a thing. It makes sense, as musicals and stage performances have been a powerful expression of art and storytelling long before the silver screen, so adapting and creating musical events for the medium of film was a necessary adaptation. There have been many iconic movie musicals over the years, from genuine classics like Singin' in the Rain to more recent hits like La La Land.
9 'Mean Girls' Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne Adapted from the stage musical that was in itself adapted from the teen movie classic, Mean Girls follows new exchange student Cady Heron in her struggles adjusting to the social climate of high school. The school is run by the terrorizing trio of girls known as "The Plastics", with their ruthless leader, Regina George holding an iron grip over the entire school.
7 'Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical' Directed by Matthew Warchus Adapted from the classic Roald Dahl novel, Matilda the Musical follows the story of Matilda, a bright young girl who wants nothing more than to learn and experience the joys of life. However, nearly every aspect of her life seems to find a way to bring her down, from her ignorant family to the super-strict superintendent at her new school.
It can be especially difficult for an original movie musical to stand out in the modern era of IP repetition, as studios and audiences are more likely to give attention to franchises and remakes over new stories. This makes it all the more impactful and notable when an original movie musical like Jingle Jangle, which is filled to the brim with a highly creative steampunk Christmas aesthetic and incredibly catchy songs, arrives.
4 'The Color Purple' Directed by Blitz Bazawule A modern musical rendition of the iconic period drama, The Color Purple is a story told across multiple decades of the struggles and tribulations of Celie Harris-Johnson . From losing contact with her sister at a young age from being forced into a painful and unrelenting relationship for years, Celie manages to find a way to stay resilient and headstrong even in the worst of times.
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