Lost in the Stars: A Tragic Musical Drama

I chose to do my second critique on the production Lost in the Stars. Lost in the Stars was written by Maxwell Anderson. The music was by Kurt Weill, and the film was directed by Daniel Mann. The original play was performed on Broadway from October 1949 to July 1950. Then in 1974 a film was made. This musical drama was based on Alan Paton's novel, Cry, The Beloved Country. Taking place in South Africa in the year of 1949, the musical drama begins with the black preacher, Stephen Kumalo, pining for his son Absalom, who has long since left home to earn money for his future education. Reverend Kumalo has had no word from Absalom in a year. Reverend Kumalo soon finds out that his son has been arrested and condemned for killing a white man. Before Absalom is hung for his

I would like to actually see the original play. I enjoyed the musical numbers and dances. My favorite scene was when Absalom, Matthew, and Johannes were at the little night club, it was a very high energy dance and song scene. I did cry during this movie twice. I first shed a few tears during the court scene when Absalom was sentenced to death by being hung and also seeing the mother of his child breakdown in the courtroom. I also cried when Absalom and Irina got married in his jail cell and then having to say goodbye right afterwards. I can’t help that I am a sucker for love. Overall I think Lost in the Stars was a decent film. The actors really did a great job with portraying their characters and emotions. I would love to see the play next.

In conclusion, I thought Lost in the Stars was a great film. While doing some research I did see reviews about the film that goes against what I thought about the film. A lot of critics said that the film version was horrible but Kurt Weill score is what made up for the bad production. But the integrity and honesty that was taught in the film is what made me like the