Review: Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (PG) ***

Glee fans – aka Gleeks – can rejoice as their favourite characters from the award-winning TV series are brought in full 3D glory in Glee: The 3D Concert Movie.
By Damon Smith
Published 19th Aug 2011, 13:14 BST

The full cast – with the notable exceptions of Glee club leader Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) and acerbic cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) – take to the stage on the mammoth Glee Live! In Concert! tour, which started off in Las Vegas in May 2011 and included dates around North America and Europe.

Backstage cameras swoop to the cast members in their dressing rooms. Holding a mug of hot water, Rachel (Lea Michele) warms up by singing some notes, while Brittany (Heather Morris), Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) are getting primped and preened.

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Most get their opportunity in the spotlight, but Glee: The 3D Concert Movie isn’t just the musical extravaganza brought to the big screen. It’s also part-documentary as real-life stories of four die-hard Glee fans are interspersed into the songs, as we discover how the show has had a huge impact on their lives.

Fans expecting more from the behind-the-scenes footage may well be disappointed. These mainly include a couple of remarks to camera in character – there are no backstage rehearsals, warm-up dialogue or good luck rituals.

While the 3D does little to enhance the film, there’s no denying that Glee: The 3D Concert Movie is a feelgood cinematic offering which Gleeks will surely love.