Like the 3D version of Dial M for Murder that Alfred Hitchcock made in 1954, this movie of Francesca Zambello's Covent Garden production of Carmen uses 3D to emphasise the theatrical space of the Royal Opera House stage to capture the experience of being there in a good seat.
The director, Julian Napier, deploys his camera unfussily to make a faithful record of a decent, unpretentious staging of Bizet's opera, with an earthily alluring Carmen from Christine Rice. I do, however, prefer Francesco Rosi's realistic film treatment of the opera, starring Julia Migenes-Johnson and Placido Domingo on authentic Spanish locations (1984).
MusicalOperaPhilip French
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The director, Julian Napier, deploys his camera unfussily to make a faithful record of a decent, unpretentious staging of Bizet's opera, with an earthily alluring Carmen from Christine Rice. I do, however, prefer Francesco Rosi's realistic film treatment of the opera, starring Julia Migenes-Johnson and Placido Domingo on authentic Spanish locations (1984).
MusicalOperaPhilip French
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- 3/6/2011
- by Philip French
- The Guardian - Film News
It may seem cruel to be giving one of the most well known operas (and one that was well received during its run at Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House) such a poor review. However, the central problem of Carmen 3D (2011) isn't the opera; the performances are predominantly very good, with a fantastic cast including Christine Rice as Carmen and Bryan Hymel as the jealous Don Jose. The real issue with Carmen 3D is the 3D.
The question of 3D cinema is becoming a bit of a tired debate now, with traditionalists saying it will never catch on whilst the studios plug more and more cash into 3D films. This review is not intended to give a long winded opinion on the technology's merits and faults, but simply asks, “Do we need 3D opera?”.
I would suggest (quite strongly) that we don’t. The main argument that is levied by...
The question of 3D cinema is becoming a bit of a tired debate now, with traditionalists saying it will never catch on whilst the studios plug more and more cash into 3D films. This review is not intended to give a long winded opinion on the technology's merits and faults, but simply asks, “Do we need 3D opera?”.
I would suggest (quite strongly) that we don’t. The main argument that is levied by...
- 3/4/2011
- by Daniel Green
- CineVue
The only opera I’ve ever seen was Dario Argento’s 1987 classic. That was called Opera, or Terror At The Opera, depending where you live. Actually, that’s not quite correct. I did see Benoit Jacquot’s version of Tosca back in 2002.
Any-hoo, Carmen, Bizet’s famous opera, is coming to UK screens from 5th March to wow us all in 3D. So along with the awesome singing, sets and costumes you’ll be treated to the spectacle in a dimensionalised format. Check out the trailer, which isn’t in 3D, and if you fancy a bit of culture and the experience of opera in 3D. Could this cinematic experiment unleash other such ventures? West End musicals in 3D anybody? Go and see it and check out the official website for showing times, etc, etc: www.Carmen3D.com
Synopsis:
Georges Bizet’s Carmen has been captivating audiences since its...
Any-hoo, Carmen, Bizet’s famous opera, is coming to UK screens from 5th March to wow us all in 3D. So along with the awesome singing, sets and costumes you’ll be treated to the spectacle in a dimensionalised format. Check out the trailer, which isn’t in 3D, and if you fancy a bit of culture and the experience of opera in 3D. Could this cinematic experiment unleash other such ventures? West End musicals in 3D anybody? Go and see it and check out the official website for showing times, etc, etc: www.Carmen3D.com
Synopsis:
Georges Bizet’s Carmen has been captivating audiences since its...
- 2/17/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
The 26th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival will present 30 world premieres and 33 U.S. premieres among the 170 films slated for this year's edition. Bookending the event are the U.S. premiere of Gilles Paquet-Brenner's French drama "Sarah's Key" starring Kristin Scott Thomas, and the world premiere of Julian Napier's "Carmen 3D," a co production between 3D movie pioneer RealD and London's Royal Opera House. Another film making its ...
- 1/6/2011
- Indiewire
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