IngievV Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 DVD review: Mika - Live In Cartoon Motion (Casablanca/Universal) Glenn Meads 14/11/2007 MIKA has the second biggest selling album of the year so far with Life In Cartoon Motion. The flamboyant one is about to tour the UK, so what better time to have a look at his live antics on DVD. It's an odd experience as you do not really know whether you are supposed to be thinking "how retro" as he resembles Leo Sayer in terms of style, or smiling in an ironic way as he sings the audience favourite 'Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)'. Billy Brown sounds like a track that Freddie Mercury would have saved one of his solo albums. The problem with much of Mika's show on this DVD filmed in Paris is the lack of humour. This artiste appeals to a similar fan base to that of Scissor Sisters but their knowing camp wit keeps you smiling even through their lame tracks. But here, Mika forgets to laugh at himself; the result being a really pompous cover of Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams', which will give you nightmares. Latest single 'Happy Ending' should be cracking live as it's a great epic narrative of a track. But Mika's voice wavers leaving you feeling a bit short changed. The sublime 'Grace Kelly' sees curly bouncing back with relish but again, the voice is not as strong as you would like. Nice record, shame about the live show! http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1024294_dvd_review_mika__live_in_cartoon_motion_casablancauniversal_ I só do not agree. The DVD is amazing. Glenn, put your goddamn glasses on:sneaky2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Lollipop Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I'm not pleased with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Mean people !They are just jealous ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 If they don't like his music, fair enough, but how can they say his voice is not strong? Whatever way you look at it, the boy can sing. Were they even watching the same dvd as we all have been watching? The mind boggles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This is my local paper, the one I read every day, so I am doubly not pleased Of course everyone is entitled to an opinion but it seems to me this reviewer just doesn't get, has never got and will never get Mika, and as such, he's hardly even bothered to be balanced or look for the good points. And Lord help me but I swear if I see one more effing reference to Leo Sayer I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabelle Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 If they don't like his music, fair enough, but how can they say his voice is not strong? Whatever way you look at it, the boy can sing.Were they even watching the same dvd as we all have been watching? The mind boggles... Well said! I will never understand how can someone say that Mika can't sing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 :s from what i heard though the gig(s) on the DVD was around the time he was a bit ill...so please ppl give him a break because for being ill he sounded mighty damn fine! but everyone else thinks it's a great DVD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseygoodness Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 for jumping around while singing...he does pretty damn good. i think his voice is amazingly strong live. that reviewer has a stick up their but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmylou Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 was he not slowly developing larynigitus ???? love the referal to leo sayer - so wrong but funny at the same time actually now i think about it ......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyD Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 To each and to his own~! Of COURSE not everyone is going to LOVE it and see the magnificant beauty and f-u-n that we do. Glenn is just jealous cause he can't sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I KNOWWW, I should watch it first but... ....hahah, how hilarious! That cannot be. Seriously. It's an bunch of opinions, not facts Never in my life will I believe that any of his live shows can possibly fall short of the CD (which is already a revelation). Never. But THANKS Ingie, for posting This is my favourite bit: But here, Mika forgets to laugh at himself; the result being a really pompous cover of Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams', which will give you nightmares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 yup i'm done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I've been 'Mikafied'! Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 hes just jelous cuz he cant sing or perform and the bes he could do is proberly do a silly little dance (something that an ant or woodlouse could do) and the only song he could sing in tune was frere jaques, but pronounce the french wrong. and all his fans would boo and hiss at him and he would run off to his little cave house and sit down on a stone and try and do better. but none as better as mika himself. and glenns real name is Ugg the caveman who rites bad reviews. :mf_rosetinted: mika, you are way better than the review....dopnt ever listen to Ugg:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbabzz Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 if you don't like his music, fair enough, but there's two things that you just can't blame him of, it's lack of humour and having a weak voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petra Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I am absolutely not amused. Very unpleasing indeed. (what I want to say: :sneaky2: Liars!!! :sneaky2: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I won´t say more than this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjoshi Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I won´t say more than this... ugh queenie that's a scary pic! but i'll join you!!!:sniper: :gun_bandana: :rocket: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This is my local paper, the one I read every day, so I am doubly not pleased Of course everyone is entitled to an opinion but it seems to me this reviewer just doesn't get, has never got and will never get Mika, and as such, he's hardly even bothered to be balanced or look for the good points. And Lord help me but I swear if I see one more effing reference to Leo Sayer I will If it was my local paper, I would write such a letter to this stupid guy! What a cheek! I thought the documentary was great and the concert exciting! What's wrong with him? It's just the usual thing. Mika is too unusual and unique. He makes twits like this guy feel nervous. The guy should get over himself. I'm sure there are many great reviews of the DVD. What do critics know anyway, and who listens to them? Love today, from Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 If it was my local paper, I would write such a letter to this stupid guy! What a cheek! I thought the documentary was great and the concert exciting! What's wrong with him? It's just the usual thing. Mika is too unusual and unique. He makes twits like this guy feel nervous. The guy should get over himself. I'm sure there are many great reviews of the DVD. What do critics know anyway, and who listens to them? Love today, from Marilyn Marilyn you are local to me, do you not read the MEN too? We cannot have this reviewer sullying the good name of Manchester Well tomorrow when I have more time I will post a comment on the article, on the website. Or maybe actually I should wait until I've seen the dvd...but I've seen the youtube footage and it isn't going to be any different is it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 I won´t say more than this... *Puts helmet on* Queenie...OPEN THE FIRE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFa Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Well, his voice is very very.. rough at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarina Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I won´t say more than this... completely with you Queenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Maybe his speakers were broken....? O.O I suppose he's never listened to the real thing... It has to mind blowing if the DVD's anything like a live concert (of course it can't be exactly alike) but HELLLO I LOVE LISTENING TO MIKA LIVE, even if it's just on youtube, it soooooo much better than the CD (and that's bloody brilliant! ) So I conclude.... He is either deaf or his speakers are kaputt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Well, his voice is very very.. rough at the show. that's a matter of fact..and we all know how things get evolved in the summer:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA_OBESSED Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Those bitches. I think Sweet Dreams is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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