Tommy September 2007

Authors: Michael

Location: Oklahoma

The Who’s“Tommy”
Directed by Rob Marshall

Written by Bill Condon

Original Music and Lyrics by: Pete Townshend

Additional Score by: Craig Armstrong

Produced by: Richard Gladstein

Art Direction by: Gemma Jackson and John Myhre

Sound by- Scott Millan

Costumes by Julie Weiss and Colleen Atwood

Cinematography by Roberto Schaefer

Makeup by Shutchai Tym Buacharern and Camille Friend

Estimated Budget: $50,000,000

Principal Cast:
Tyler Hilton- Tommy Walker

Freddie Highmore- 10 Year Old Tommy Walker

Ty Panitz - 4 Year Old Tommy Walker

Rachel McAdams- Mrs. Walker

Joaquin Phoenix- Captain Walker

Roger Bart- Uncle Ernie

Lucas Grabeel- Cousin Kevin

Regina King- The Gypsy

Brittany Snow- Sally Simpson

John Krasinski- Lover

Will Ferrell- Pinball Wizard

Tagline: "See Him, Feel Him, Touch Him, and Heal Him on 12 /21 /07"

Synopsis: While Tommy’s Dad ( Phoenix ) is off at war Tommy’s Mom (McAdams) here’s that he has died. Thinking she is a widow she falls in love with another man (Krasinski). One night Captain Walker suddenly returns home and kills her lover right in front of Tommy (Panitz). They try to convince him that Tommy (Panitz) he didn’t See or Hear anything related to the murder. Tommy is soon not talking, barely moving, and obsessed with the mirror he saw the murder through. He is then sent to a mental ward and returns 6 years later (Highmore) still unfixed. Tommy goes through a series of treatments and none of them work. Tragically he is physically and sexually abused by his Cousin Kevin (Grabeel) and his Uncle Ernie (Bart). Tommy soon finds comfort in playing pinball and soon becomes the “Pinball Wizard” (Ferrell). About 10 years later we discover that Tommy (Hilton) is still the Pinball Wizard but still no fixed. Mrs. Walker soon gets so mad at Tommy for not responding to her she breaks his sacred mirror. As if by magic Tommy is now out of his “coma” type medical condition. Tommy then finally discovers the outside world.

What the press would say:
This all-star cast features such members as Rachel McAdams, Joaquin Phoenix, and Will Ferrell! A remake just waiting to happen and director Rob Marshall hits the nail right on the head. Tyler Hilton’s performance was surprisingly great and Freddie Highmore gives another amazing performance. The roles were well perfectly cast and the singing was rocking! Defiantly one of those movies that you need popcorn for and one of the movies you can help put dance in your seat to the music. A+, ****_/****, Two Thumbs Up!, anyway you can put it a perfect movie. The Best Picture of the Year!

Best Picture

Best Director- Rob Marshall

Best Actor- Tyler Hilton

Best Supporting Actor- Freddie Highmore

Best Supporting Actor- Roger Bart

Best Supporting Actress- Rachel McAdams

Best Supporting Actress- Regina King

Best Adapted Screenplay- Bill Condon

Best Art Direction- Gemma Jackson and John Myhre

Best Sound- Scott Millan

Best Costumes- Julie Weiss and Colleen Atwood

Best Makeup- Shutchai Tym Buacharern and Camille Friend

Best Original Song- “When You’re All Alone”- Elton John

Nominated for 1 SAG award, 0 GG, and 2 Oscars (Shameless Oscar Vehicle & Poster). 0 wins