La Boheme: The Film [Blu-ray]
by Robert Dornhelm
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Actor: Anna Netrebko, Bertrand de Billy, Rolando VillazonDirector: Robert Dornhelm
Brand: Kultur
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, HiFi Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-12-15
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: KULTUR VIDEO
Movie Reviews of La Boheme: The Film [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Visually and Musically Satisfying
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my fourth recording of La Boheme and a welcome addition to my collection. I have been a fan of this opera for more years than I can easily remember. I still love it and must admit that Netrebko and Villazon's performance of the first act love duet left me in tears.
The movie settings for all four acts make marvelous contributions to the story and give one a greater feeling that one is watching it all happen. The entire opera seems to go by much faster than the 109 minute length.
Although Nicole Cabell has a satisfying voice, her appearance is not as convincing in the role as the other cast members are in theirs. Her interview in the bonus section is very compelling, however, and one comes away with a good impression of her. I'm not even sure I can put my finger on the visual disharmony but I felt it as I watched.
I noticed one reviewer criticized Netrebko's red lipstick; I for one found it a rather touching effort by Mimi to bring some color into what was a rather drab, sad life.
The Blu-ray recording is very good in surround sound. My only complaint is certain parts in the Second Act were not clearly audible; it seemed as if the sound level fluctuated somewhat. That was a very minor problem and hardly worth mentioning.
If you are a fan of La Boheme I think you'll enjoy this performance. I noticed that Villazon took his part of the Act 1 love duet down a half step, but that's not all that unusual; on two of my recordings of the opera the tenor does that and on two the tenor sings it as written. I also noticed he sang the final section as written rather than going up for the high c with the soprano, but that too is not all that unusual.
The Special Features are good and provide interesting insight into the cast and the making of the film.
Overall it is an enjoyable experience and I'm delighted to have it in my collection!
Summary of La Boheme: The Film [Blu-ray]
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