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April and Rachel both make it their own and skip the Liza impression. Chenoweth nails it, of course. The song’s perfect for her character, and she plays it effortless, funny, and sympathetic. Rachel cleverly turns the optimistic song on its head, making it about unraveling desperation. But while actress Lea Michele hits the notes beautifully, she just doesn’t leave herself quite enough room to act, coming across more shell-shocked than dejected...
...song is a good throwback (we were starting to wonder if New Directions was bothering to amass a repertoire or just burning through new song after song) and it serves its purpose of highlighting the club’s dependence on Rachel. But the number is weak, and not just because it’s short. Quinn’s voice cracks, and based on Mr. Schue’s non-reaction, it’s not part of the plot...
...Glee’s songs are usually very literal choices, so we were a bit thrown by this one. It apparently serves the purpose of introducing April’s character … before she leaves. The choreography is tepid, and the performance is only saved by the strength of the song itself and by April’s sass...
...Alisa has spent many months working on her eponymous, bilingual debut - and she definitely has a voice. Her first single, "Hound Dog," a cover of the early Elvis favorite, adds a throaty, R&B vibe to the song's rocking swagger. It's one part sweet and two parts sultry, giving the gender switch a sensual twist. Elsewhere, she shows a talent for duets, such as in the Mandarin ballad "Unexpected," counterpointing American-born Taiwan singer Will Pan's smooth tones in a manner that neither controls nor submits. (Asia's best bands...
...actor some casting director hired for the gig. But you have to own it." He has owned it, playing a clueless doctor in an Old Spice ad ("As a former make-believe doctor, there's one product I can recommend ...") and delivering a version of the Doogie theme song when he hosted Saturday Night Live. He has affection for Doogie, but he doesn't need to hang out with him, nor does he need to kick...