Title: Approach with caution
Review: The idea of using CG effects and acrobats in this Ring is great. Unfortunately the effects mostly are just a distraction, having nothing to do with the music, and the great moments of the score usually go for nothing.Mehta's conducting is good. Indeed it's the best part of this Ring. The singing ranges from passable to execrable. One can hardly blame the singers, however, as they have to deal with the most ghastly, ludicrous costuming I've ever seen. This aspect of the production is nothing short of disgraceful.My strongest criticism, however, goes to the vision editor of the DVDs. The lengthiest shot might last for about 4 seconds, and the constant cutting back and forth is infuriating.A great opportunity, largely wasted.
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