Originally Posted by AngelicPrincess:
“I think the thing is their excel at their roles. Paulo is a fantastic singer but that does not mean he will be a good actor. Not saying he is not, just I know for sure he can sing. Sam is a fine actress and like I said I do not mind her singing usually but this for me is a turn off. Maybe I was spoilt seeing Kellie O'hara in the role I don't know.
But I do feel from just hearing it rather than seeing it he comes across as the one who can sing and that is not a good thing.
As for chemistry having not seen the show I could not comment, well that is the people in casting fault. You could have the best cast but it is up to them to make sure the leads have the chemistry needed.
It is a shame about her broken toe but it is common for dancers. I used to dance and was breaking my toes so often, you hardly notice it. Friends of mine in the Royal Ballet say they dance on their toes even when they are broken because they hardly notice it, comes with the territory. So its good to see her keeping with it.
But if I am really honest, the sooner this ends for me the better. Because I can not wait to see one of my favourite actresses in something I can really enjoy.”
I too can't comment on the chemistry until I have seen the show. And I agree that it is more a casting issue. And even if there isn’t any chemistry that is not Sam's fault or indication of her performance.
Whilst Paulo is a great singer, as you say he is not an actor and people have commented that he is a bit wooden. He makes up for it with his singing, but the fact that he is not an actor must have some impact on the chemistry and how it comes across.
For example. I like Rack, but even I agree that the chemistry is not always there, because Scott is not as strong an actor, although he has really improved since the shooting storyline.
Whereas when you put Sam with the likes of Larry Lamb or Jake Wood, the chemistry is always amazing.
So those comments about the chemistry or the shower not having enough water are not negative for Sam. I have a feeling she might have more chemistry with Jason Howard who will be sharing the shows with Paulo.
Imo all the reviews even the not so positive ones, do not slate Sam or her performance. Most of them even though not positive on the whole, still make positive comments about Sam and her Nellie.
As I posted yesterday the review from Baz Bamigboye of Daily mail, which I can't find on line, is fantastic. You can read it in South Pacific's face book page.
I get what you mean about the BIB. I love Sam and the fact that she is doing SP and can't wait to see it, but part of me can't wait for it to be over, so that hopefully we can see Sam doing something else. I really want to see her back on television and acting.
It means we will see her more too. Whether it be a series, drama or comedy or a movie.