Title: A free, and very successful, interpretation
Product review: With some fine music and exquisite dancing, this is a treat for opera and ballet fans alike. Hoffman's bizarre tales, Offenbach's music, Moira Shearer's dancing, and gloriously lavish visual imagery all combine to make a masterpiece.It is a free, balletic interpretation of Offenbach's opera. The singing, where lip-synched, is not always completely in synch, but that is a minor fault.Many of the scenes - in glorious Technicolor, of course - are simply breathtaking. This version of the presentation of Olympia, from Act 1, is a favorite of Classic Arts Showcase on PBS, and rightly so, for it is performed with an inspired humorous touch.Yes, I know the film deviates quite a lot from the original opera, but it is results that count. This is a must-see film.[PeterReeve]
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