Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba

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Summary: A great memory....
Review: For any Cirque fan that has seen this show it is a great way to keep the memory of it alive...My biggest complaint about the filming is once again they go over the top with too many creative camera shots and cuts in editing....

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Summary: The Best circus in the world
Review: I had the chance to watch this spectacular show live on year 2000 and from the first moment I was amazed! Me and my friends were clapping all the time, so the rest of the audience, and this is just a natural thing to do when you get to see this circus...This is great, the best and a must at least once in your lifetime....but in the meantime get the DVD, which I was waiting for so long

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Summary: Glad I bought it!!
Review: I have other Cirque DVDs....I guess what made the anticipation greater was that they were never going to film one of their "resident" shows. Now that it finally here, it is great. The brilliant shots of the various acts are really impressive. It was good news to see that there were no acts that had been cut out (like the other Crique DVDs). The whole show is there. But, does it give you a reason to either go see it live for the first or third time? Yes it does, there is no topping the "in person" experience. Also, I was glad that Cirque released another 2 Disc DVD. It was money well spent.

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Summary: Wonderful Show
Review: I have seen La Nouba live 8 times and the DVD captures all of the excitement of being there. The show is awesome, and the performers are unbelieveable! If you are a Cirque fan this is a must have for your collection, if you've never seen a Cirque show, see this one! Great for kids!!

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Summary: Use the best DVD player you got for this one
Review: I have to criticize the editing of this DVD. I saw La Nouba in person in Orlando this last winter and loved it (front row seat on right side). I purchased this DVD just outside the doors of the building. The first part of the DVD they do this 2 second collage segment instead of showing more of the initial parade. Some of it is cool but I didn't care for it. Reminds me of what the big networks did to us in the 1970's (show "previews" of the show you are about to watch for 5 minutes).

Having said the above, even though it may be painful, watch through it anyway. It is worth it. The begining is AMAZING! If you can fast forward, look for a screen with a countdown 4 - 3 - 2 - 1, fade. They even have a character that rides a bike on a wire about 20' above the floor - upside down! Yes, that is right, the bike and the guy riding it are upside down as if gravity has been reversed. I have watched this DVD more times than I can remember and would like to watch it some more. This is why I say use your best DVD player so you can go back and forth. The video quality is excellent (s-video if you have it).

They have a 2nd DVD that contains interviews with some of the performers. This is amazing stuff. How they paint themselves, prepare for a show, and how some of their characters came about. They also interview the musicians.

I haven't felt like that since I was at a Ringly Brothers Barnum Baily circus as a child in the early 1970's. Great show Cirque!

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Summary: Completely awe-inspiring
Review: I have yet to see this DVD, but I did get the chance to see La Nouba live last June 03. La Nouba is by far the best live show I have ever seen in my life. Every single second was awe-inspiring. The performers amazing talent and skill just grabs your attention and you can't peel your eyes away from them. Every single one of the acts are amazing. I particularly loved Diabolos and Arial Ballet in Silk. Arial Ballet In Silk just had this feel of romanticism that I loved. Diabolos was my favorite , though. Those little girls had so much talent and grace and everyone in the theatre gave them a standing O!
From the minute the first acts came out, I remember realizing that I wouldn't leave feeling like the same person I did coming in....And I was right. After seeing it live, you leave with this feeling of being a new person. So much adrenaline is rushing through your body and you just feel rejuvinated with not a care in the world.
I can't wait to get this DVD. It'll be a wonderful way to remember the fun I had on one of the best (and most inspiring) nights of my life. I recommend this to anyone. I would recommend going to see this show live as well though to get the whole expirence. It's hard to explain the feeling it gives you, but you won't be the same person afterward, I assure you. It's been over a year later and that feeling has yet to wear off.

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Summary: GREAT SHOW!!!
Review: If this DVD is anything like the live show in Orlando, Florida, it is a definite must have.
I would describe La Nouba as freak show meets the circus meets broadway. That is exactly what this is. I sat front row at the theater and loved every minute of it. There is so much activity happening on stage I wanted to get tickets for the following day show so I could see it all over again.
AWESOME!! worth every penny.

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Summary: Excelente como recuerdo
Review: Para todos aquellos que tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar en vivo el excelente trabajo del Cirque Du Soleil en La Nouba, este DVD se constituye en el recuerdo ideal para revivir esos momentos.

La edición del vídeo es bien estructurada y el sonido en 5.1 hace sentir que de nuevo se está en el circo, por lo que no se pierde ninguno de los detalles de la espectacular presentación.

Para los que lo vieron en vivo es un gran recuerdo...para los que no, una invitación a ver La Nouba.


Jeannette y José Pablo


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Summary: Great performance, poor video quality
Review: The performances were excellent (of course) but the quality of the video just isn't up to Cirque standards. It's worth buying, but a little more video tweaking before releasing it would have made it look much better.

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Summary: Performances are unbelievable as usual......
Review: While the performances cannot be critiqued in the least and thus my rating of 5 stars, it should be noted that the editing is less than perfect. In fact, this is my only disappointment with the DVD, and I am surprised as I had assumed they would get it right after the beautiful job they did on Alegria. Some of the camera shots are literally two second shots followed by another, and then another; while at other times the camera is simply so far away from the acts I could get a better view by being there. It is a frustrating thing when you are trying to focus on the acts being performed. CdS had the trampoline act in their television show "Solstrom" and it was amazing to watch; here I was struggling to see exactly what they were doing. I am giving this 5 stars because of the amazing performances, but people should know in advance that this is not up to the standards of some other CdS DVD's.

It also should be noted that this is a 2 DVD set with special features, something other shows did not have.....glad they are getting this part right.

Even with my word of caution, this is a highly recommended DVD, a must-have for any CdS fan.