Cirque du Soleil - Cirque Reinvente

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Summary: Uhm...
Review: ...I actually saw a Canadian television version of this, but as far as I know, it had all the same stunts. It was just disappointing. The costumes, which I normally love to gape at, weren't as fantastic as I remember, and the clowns couldn't even be called funny. The dancer sort of MC of the performance was charismatic, but she didn't add much depth to anything. This is NOT worth the price. Rent it borrow it steal it, just don't pay this much for it.

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Summary: Classic Cirque
Review: Direct contrast to the previous one- it's not a "freak show". Cirque had to start somewhere, and Cirque Reinvente is it. At the time, Cirque du Soleil was considered daring and avant-garde, even though Reinvente has fallen by the wayside of newer Cirques such as Dralion, Quidam, and O. The comedic acts are still there, and these are some of the funniest moments ever recorded. Have *you* ever tried to direct the 1812 Overture while your feet are strapped to a small trampoline?

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Summary: Classic Cirque
Review: Direct contrast to the previous one- it's not a "freak show". Cirque had to start somewhere, and Cirque Reinvente is it. At the time, Cirque du Soleil was considered daring and avant-garde, even though Reinvente has fallen by the wayside of newer Cirques such as Dralion, Quidam, and O. The comedic acts are still there, and these are some of the funniest moments ever recorded. Have *you* ever tried to direct the 1812 Overture while your feet are strapped to a small trampoline?

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Summary: CdS is a hit!
Review: Having seen La Nouba live, I can honestly say that CdS on video pales in comparison. There are so many things going on simultaneously that it's impossible to capture the experience on film or videotape. However, as videos go, this is a must-have!

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Summary: Open the door into dreamland...
Review: I am a huge Cirque du Soleil fan. We went to see onstage this the year I was born, and although I was too young to remember much, I have always remembered the glorious entrance of the first actor. From the costumery to the music, this is Cirque's greatest production. This is, has been, and will always be my favorite video-for after all, who can resist the power of imagination?

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Summary: Amazingly disappointing
Review: I'm a big Cirque du Soleil fan and decided to buy everything available on DVD after watching the previous releases, Quidam and Drallion. This, along with a few others that have been recently released, turned out to be a big disappointment. I couldn't enjoy a single minute of this the extremely outdated and kitsch show. The music is terrible. Everything has a ridiculous 80s edge that completely kills any aesthetic qualities that I'd associated with CdS. Before I've seen this I had thought that all of their shows were timeless. Apparently, the earlier ones are not. I wouldn't even rate this favourably as an ordinary, low quality and low budget circus. Plus the DVD is very short and doesn't have any extras. Considering its claimed historical importance (?) perhaps it would be worth the price if it had been bundled with Baroque Odyssey.

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Summary: The circus wasn't like this when I was a kid...
Review: It is pretty audacious for the 25-member Canadian troupe called Cirque du Soleil to claim they reinvent the circus, but after you enjoy this hour-long tape you will not be particularly inclined to disagree. Here is the traditional big-top assortment of clowns, wire walkers, aerialists and balancing acts that will remind you a lot more of modern ballet more than traditional Barnum & Bailey. You will see astounding feats and you will remember not only them but the great flair with which they are performed. If you do not get to see Cirque Du Soleil in person, then have the circus in your own living room by watching this or any of their other tapes. Enjoy this with your kids (even if you don't have any, you were one once, right?)

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Summary: You people need to wisen up
Review: Its easy to tell who the real CIRQUE fans are. I am 30 yrs old now, but saw Cirque in Cali. in 1987 when they first started. A live, small, big-top show on the Santa-monica pier. This Vegas razzle dazzle Cirque is not better. the old show is best. youd watch the show and actually get goose bumps. grow up. this is the best of all of em.

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Summary: You people need to wisen up
Review: Its easy to tell who the real CIRQUE fans are. I am 30 yrs old now, but saw Cirque in Cali. in 1987 when they first started. A live, small, big-top show on the Santa-monica pier. This Vegas razzle dazzle Cirque is not better. the old show is best. youd watch the show and actually get goose bumps. grow up. this is the best of all of em.

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Summary: Open the door into dreamland...
Review: Looking back at this DVD is proof that Cirque shows are now much much better and more entertaining. I found this DVD rather boring compared with the newer shows. It has fairly typical performances, but the clowns are good (especially the conductor). Only die-hard Cirque fans should purchase this disc to complete their collection. Other people who are new to Cirque may find this DVD boring and be turned off to other shows.