Product Details

• Actors: Manuel Legris, Monique Loudieres
• Format: Classical, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Kultur
• VHS Release Date: April 28, 2000
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0769721028
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,027 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The combination of Prokofiev's masterful score with Rudolf Nureyev's choreography for the ballet company of the Paris Opera could hardly make this Romeo and Juliet anything but a success. However, as it's Nureyev, God is in the details, and while the sheer exuberance of Manuel Legris and Monique Loudieres in the leading roles is undeniable, it's the little things that count, such as Romeo's shyness as he shuffles from one foot to another in the presence of the object of his affections (it's one thing to do dying swans and amorous raptures, but not everyone can effectively choreograph a fidget). The production is visually stunning, although there's an overstatement in the glary lighting that can take one aback somewhat. --Roger Thomas, Amazon.co.uk

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful!, January 30, 2003

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This review is from: Prokofiev - Romeo & Juliette (Ballet de Opera de Paris) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Paris Opera Ballet's version of Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet is absolutely the most beautifully performed ballet I have ever seen! The emotional way it is performed propels this ballet to a whole new level. An absolute must-see!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, November 19, 2006

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This review is from: Prokofiev - Romeo & Juliette (Ballet de Opera de Paris) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Amazing. Over-arching power and detail, not only in the main roles but everyone who is on stage all the time. Worth the search.