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Cirque
Du Soleil review by Joseph B. Mauceri
SYNOPSIS: The Cirque Du Soleil troupe incorporates several performances form various shows to chronicle humanity's life cycle. The end result is a breathtaking event that allows you to experience this critically acclaimed group of artists like never before. A genuine tour de force! REVIEW: Cirque Du Soleil's JOURNEY OF MAN is a modern wonder. It is an immersive entertainment event that comes alive in breathtaking glory thanks to the IMAX 3-D experience. It is a simple story, with universal archetypes, that draws audiences into the drama of the performances. Director Keith Melton takes these amazing performers out from under the big top. They are allowed to display these wondrous feats against the majestic backdrop of nature's exotic locations. Melton places the camera in key locations so that our view point is integrated into the performance and we are not just spectators. The 3-D is not simply 3-D for the sake of 3-D. This new technology creates depth and texture. Unlike previous IMAX films, the JOURNEY OF MAN awakens latent memories. You can almost smell the ocean and the forests. The film features performances from Cirque Du Soleil's Mystere, Quidam, Saltimbanco, and "O." However, some of the costumes, as brilliant as ever, have either been borrowed from other acts or created specifically for the film. These costumes are tools that accent each performance, which add additional texture to the film. Their avant garde style also works on a subliminal level to stir the emotions. Composer Benoit's score is moving, haunting and lulls audiences into a hypnotic state so that they can believe that they are flying along with the troupe. Good theater can be as compelling and memorable as any of life's experiences. Tales like "Les Miserables" touch our hearts, allowing us to experience trials and triumphs, sorrows and joys, and help us to maintain our grip on the human condition. THE JOURNEY OF MAN is a defining moment in time that encompasses both the theatrical and cinematic experiences into an unparalleled event unlike anything that has come before. OFFICIAL
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