I was really surprised how beautifully she sang her songs.
I have played the soundtrack for people and asked them to guess who is singing, when I tell them they are surprised.
She has done a number of stage musicals on Broadway, mostly in the beginning of her career, including Maria in a WEST SIDE STORY revival, THE HUMAN COMEDY, and recently (though still several years ago) as the female lead in the Broadway revival of MAN OF LA MANCHA.
sharePersonally,thought her voice could peel paint..when she wasn't singing flat,the harsh reediness of her voice made the fillings in my teeth cry out in protest.She's a fine actress,but sounds like Jennifer Warnes..minus the talent.There are singers who have bad pitch but have musicality,or prescence,or whatever you'd like to call it,and Ms. Mastrantonio can act,but I thought they should have voiced over her part.John Sayles,being the naturalistic & down-to-earth humanist that he is,decided not to..that might have played a part in why this film flopped so badly...anyhow,no offense,ladies,& God bless!
sharetone should change his handle because he lacks a sense of it. No offense.
As with most audience members, I had no idea she had been a Broadway actress and could sing rather nicely. I recall her first coming into the film scene in, what was it, "The Abyss". Far cry from Broadway.
I thought she did a good job. As someone else already said the dimming of the day cover was impressive.
sharetone should change his handle because he lacks a sense of it.
I think viewers are overlooking the fact that she's an itinerant singer, basically working a 9 to 5. She sings for her supper not to land on a Rolling Stone cover. She also sings to soothe her soul, and that she did mine.
shareokay, withering. good point. i had no problem with her singing.
Indeed. She sang well. Probably better than many professional singers. But as the character points out, catching on is a matter of luck, as many famous singers sing rather badly but have been luckly enough to find an audience.
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She was ok, nothing incredible or jaw-dropping though.
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I am 5 minutes into this and I came to IMDB to see if anyone else agrees she is terrible. I guess you don't agree but glad some do.
shareHave you ever heard Mare Winningham sing? Another very fine actress with a great set of pipes. Go on YouTube, listen to her rendition of ' Hard Times ' and let me know what you think.
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Yes, not bad.
Schrodinger's cat walks into a bar and doesn't.