Critic Reviews
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Metascore
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positive
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mixed
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A must-see for opera lovers and a snappy diversion for cinephiles.
88
Miraculously, the opera comes off, simultaneously ridiculous and thrilling, in a blaze of pageantry.
80
More concerned, and with good reason, with the opera's extravagant visual look. The gorgeous pageantry of sets and costumes is frankly dazzling.
80
A real-life inspirational comedy that should beguile viewers regardless of their operatic taste (or distaste).
75
The star is the coming together of East and West, and how art provides the medium.
70
The performance itself (which aired on PBS and is available on DVD) apparently went perfectly; given the potential pitfalls that Miller documents, it's some kind of miracle.
63
The opera's story -- about a Chinese princess who rejects all her suitors -- is never even fully explained.
60
The sheer scale of the production, and the size of the venue, make the film interesting to watch.
60
One conclusion is inescapable. You have really seen something you don't see every day.
50
Music buffs may wish there were a lot more Puccini and a little less talking-head chitchat.
