Music From The Motion Picture "Connie and Carla"

Various (Artist), Randy Edelman (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 2011)
• Original Release Date: April 16, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epic/Sony Music Soundtrax
• ASIN: B0001XAMOK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,487 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You'll play it once, June 25, 2004

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Andy Orrock (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music From The Motion Picture "Connie and Carla" (Audio CD)

The amazon marketplace tells you all you need to know about the Connie and Carla soundtrack: a recent release, yet the "58 used and new from $2.46" notice as of this writing demonstrates a clear lack of value. The entire soundtrack clocks in at a jawdroppingly shallow 27 minutes 52 seconds.

I think my experience with resonate with other buyers: I played the soundtrack once, trying to capture a bit of the spark from an enjoyable *little* movie. But what you find is that any verve came from a combination of the songs with the video. Best example: the 'Evita' moment - a spirited rendition of "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" - is rendered flat and affectless on CD. Not seeing the audience jump up on cue, Madonna-like, in classic Evita pose succeeds in draining the fun out of the track. What you're left with is dinner show-quality takes of well-worn Broadway tunes...and, not even the whole tunes, just what amounts to a 28 minute medley with some useless interspersed dialogue.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Drag! Pun Intended, April 19, 2004

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jedigirl77 "jedigirl77" (Sandy, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music From The Motion Picture "Connie and Carla" (Audio CD)

This was, hands down, the funniest movie I have seen in a loooong time. My favorite movie of all time is 'Some Like it Hot' and I have heard a lot of people put this movie down as being a 'remake' of 'Some Like it Hot'. It's not. Not even close. Okay, there is a vague resemblance because of the whole mafia killing and dressing up as the opposite sex, but that's where the resemblance ends. As 'girls dressed up as guys dressed up as girls' Connie and Carla are hilarious! Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette and David Duchovney are wonderful, but so is the entire supporting cast. The 'Queens' are wonderful and lovable and you feel like you know them! I haven't laughed this long in a loooong time. It is a fresh, funny movie that will keep you laughing, yet it has heart and a wonderful message of acceptance. See this movie! I can't wait to see it again!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Free Your Inner Geek, April 17, 2004

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Tony J Phillips (Newport, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music From The Motion Picture "Connie and Carla" (Audio CD)

If you haven't seen this movie yet -- RUN TO YOUR LOCAL CINEMA! We just saw it last night and it is incredible. It is laugh out loud funny. And I sat through every credit to be sure there was a soundtrack. Lo and behold, none was listed - but Amazon.com didn't let me down and we ordered it immediately. Now you might be thinking that the "drag" would become a drag (pun intended), but the fresh approach and inventive comic timing of Nia and Toni actually leave you wanting MORE. That's why this CD is so welcomed. By the time special guest Debbie Reynolds arrives, you realize you are witnessing a modern "kitsch" classic. I was very prepared to write off Nia as a one hit "Greek" wonder - but this film far surpasses its predecessor. And Nia - if you are reading, whatever you do, fight the instinct to turn Connie & Carla into a CBS sitcom.