Word: weaknessness
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But the true strength of the performance is drawn from its two central characters of Christine (Sandra Joseph) and the Phantom (Rick Hilsabeck), and rightfully so. Joseph's melodious voice reflects a variety of emotions as well as a wide range of musical talent. From enchanted protege to frightened secret...
Despite the weakness of "Professor" as a whole, it is impressive to see Murphy destroy a stand-up comic and, in the process, stretch his own comic persona's self-assuredness to the breaking point. Yet his efforts are lost in all this material This, perhaps, is the essential failure...
The supporting characters are less fully developed but no less perversely compelling. Ronet as the monstrous Philipe is the model of the Ugly American, throwing around money, speaking loudly, insulting everyone around him. His knife-in-the-back treatment of Tom-- he sets Tom adrift on a dinghy, embarrasses him...
The two centers of strength for the team were never in question, however. The team had a sensational set of freestylers that powered to the lead consistently. In addition, the team turned what is often considered a weakness--a large number of inexperienced freshmen--into a tremendous asset.
Despite this physical metamorphosis, Eckert does not consider himself a great athlete. He cites his lack of speed as a weakness.