Cirque du Soleil - Alegria: An Enchanting Fable

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Summary: The whole family loved it!
Review: We picked this up used as an ex-rental and did not know what to expect, other than our basic familiarity with Cirque performances. I can't tell you how pleased we were. The plot was enough to hold our interests, some darker images more than offset by the "alegria" ending, and the music - WOW! We can't get the title tune out of our heads and even the younger children run around humming the hauntingly beautiful melody. This is the only movie that everyone has requested to watch more than once (and we've seen it 5 or 6 times at last count, although hubby does think it a bit "strange".) Our 4-year-old now claims she wants to be a clown when she grows up! Hmmmmm... I guess you could call it inspiring! (I'm inspired enough to search for the soundtrack CD...)

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Summary: Alegria - Excellent
Review: I've seen some disappointing comments about Alegria. I was given this as a gift and didn't have my hopes very high. But... it was overwhelmingly uplifting, not depressing, the emotion and feeling that was captured in the movie, was fantastic. I had the same emotions from when I saw the show live. If you view the Making of chapter on the DVD explaining why they didn't "just film the show" but wanted to capture the emotions of such a production, well.. they did it!! It is not just about the fine acrobats/dancers/performers, it's about the circus, and all that is involved in living this unique lifestyle. Unfortunately I think the directors/producers created a piece of work too deep or complex for some people to appreciate. True talent and creativity are rarely recognized by the masses.

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Summary: Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria
Review: this movie was a dissapointment, I was hoping to see a display of Cirque Du Soleil performances but it was a corney movie sidetracking the circus.

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Summary: unfortunately not the live show
Review: If you re expecting this to be like the live performance, it isn't. This is a movie based on the live performance of Alegria. I personally would rather have the DVD of the Live performance. In other words do not waste your money on this one because the movie does not even compare to the live performance and frankly is a waste of time.

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Summary: Wonderful story!
Review: This was a great movie. Sure, it's not a circus performance, but it holds the magical elements of what makes Cirque Du Soleil so wonderful. It's a love story between a mime-like looking character and a singer who is part of an unusual circus (such a Cirque's). The circus scenes do give you a glance at a few familier acts from the shows that you're used to seeing. The story was beautiful and I always find myself watching it over and over again.

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Summary: WARNING - This is NOT the circus performance - it's a movie
Review: This CD is in my trash can. It is not the circus performance. It's a bizarre movie about circus performers struggling with typical French Angst and suicidal dreams. Nothing on the CD jacket suggests that this is not the circus performance you are seeking. What a ...

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Summary: mesmerizing
Review: This DVD made me feel so peaceful and the music very soothing. I definitely loved it! The bungee dancer was captivating!!

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Summary: Definately not Cirque du Soleil!!
Review: If you are expecting the wonder and magic of Cirque then you will be severely disappointed. This is a heavily scripted, long and unengaging story of a very common and overused genre. I really don't know what was in the mind of the people who produced this work. It really has nothing to do with the beauty and laughter that is Cirque du Soliel.

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Summary: Not the typical Cirque but still worth it.
Review: I have seen Cirque live once, I have 2 of the other movies (Dralion and Quidam). Alegria is not the typical Cirque Du Soleil but it is a moving and very touching movie.
It is true, if you are looking for something like the live performances are, this is not suggested. It does have some of the acts in there and is a well thought out movie.
I gave it a 4 star rating, due to I was one of them that was expecting something like Dralion or Quidam.
I am not disappointed at all though that I got this movie.

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Summary: ALEGRIA!
Review: Inspired by the 10th Anniversary production of the CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, "Alegria" is a VISUALLY DAZZELING film that features performances from the world famous AVANT GARDE CIRCUS TROUPE in a ROMANTIC fantasy! The story is about a STREET MIME who loses his love for his art and plans to commit suicide in front of a train! However, a young boy SAVES him and the mime learns the train is carrying a TRAVELLING CIRCUS! This offers him a new reason for LIVING! The mime even falls in love with a BEAUTIFUL circus performer and has to win her love! Directed by FRANCO DRAGONE, this 1998 Canadian film includes audio COMMENTARY by the director, a "Making Of" Feature, a music video by IRENE MARC, and a neat MUSIC MONTAGE!