Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog

I love Neil Patrick Harris, and I love Dr. Horrible's Blog; it's totally genius. Dr. Horrible's blog shows us what a high quality web series can be, without pretension, and without trying to be like a television show. It maintains its web series format and length, and although the characters and the acting/singing are great, like The Guild, it is meant to be seen on the computer in short bursts, and probably would not make it as an actual television show. It captures our attention completes a dramatic arc in each short episode and still leaves you wanting to come back later and watch another episode. I definitely think that half of the reason this show is so good is because of the music composition, which is apparently done by the brother of Joss Whedon. The music is clever, catchy, and very much in line with great musicals of today. Of course it also doesn't hurt that the lead character is played by Neil Patrick Harris who does an incredible job of being sincere in a ridiculous role.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    NPH was able to balance the preposterous role but since he is a great actor, it becomes believable. I wonder if it would have been so great if there was some D-List actor in his place?
    -Victoria

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  2. ChristinaOctober 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Yeah, I think if the cast/crew and Joss Whedon didn't have such a strong fan base this wouldn't have been as succesful. Even if the plot/music etc. was amazing quality but the actors/producers etc. were unknown I don't think it would have been as critically acclaimed as this was. I think in order for something like this to work there needs to be some one/thing that has some sort of niche influence on an audience.

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  3. angelalaOctober 7, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I agree completely with Christina. If this was a bunch of unknown Joes, no one would have cared much.

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  4. JeffOctober 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Key phrase: without pretension. I hate it when students or start up directors make things like the Guild that are totally pretentious. I mean, come in, its a webisode. Is it even possible to become the next Bergman with something like that?

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