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Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man [Blu-ray 3D]

  • Director:Keith Melton
  • Actors:Ian McKellenNicky DewhurstBrian DewhurstAnait KaragyezyanChris Van Wagenen
  • Studio:Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Category:DVD
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  • Sales Rank:8,432
  • Format:Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Languages:Arabic (Subtitled), Cantonese (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Japanese (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Russian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
  • Media:Blu-ray
  • Running Time:39 Minutes
  • Rating:NR (Not Rated)
  • Region:1
  • Discs:1
  • Aspect Ratio:1.77:1
  • Picture Format:Anamorphic Widescreen
  • Shipping Weight (lbs):0.1
  • Dimensions (in):6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
  • Release Date:June 7, 2011
  • UPC:043396385023
  • EAN:0043396385023
  • ASIN:B004XZ99LO
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Editorial Reviews:Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man [Blu-ray 3D]
Synopsis
Cirque du Soleil Journey Of Man is a breathtaking odyssey that follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity, with each stage presented by a Cirque du Soleil act. The signature Cirque du Soleil celebration of color, light, music and costume combine with a backdrop of various natural and historical landmarks around the world, creating a triumph of artistry beyond compare. Fromthe opening explosion of light and sound that represents the universe's formation, Cirque du Soleil Journey of Man leads us through the birth of the Universal Child as it travels from childhood, through adolscence and manhood, on to maturity. An awe-inspiring feast for the senses, incomparable artistry and stylish elegance make this an adventure of a lifetime.
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Like all Cirque du Soleil productions, Journey of Man is a showcase for transcendent beauty and astonishing physical achievement. Originally produced as a 3-D IMAX presentation, this 39-minute film remains impressive on smaller screens, although its guiding theme (the evolution of humankind through the power of dreams, faith, and love) is sweetly contrived. It's the way this theme is expressed that matters: elements of Cirque du Soleil's awe-inspiring stage act are performed amidst wondrous settings, accompanied by Benoît Jutras's inspiring score, and metaphorically representing the birth, growth, and maturity of "the Universal Child." The journey of man comes full circle to the sustaining belief that all things are possible. It's this point that is best expressed by the remarkable feats of Cirque du Soleil's lavishly costumed performers, including a uniquely graceful underwater ballet, swooping bungee- cord choreography, two precisely balanced human "statues" in perfect synchronicity, and other wonders that must be seen to be believed. --Jeff Shannon
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars CIRQUE TO THE (I)MAX, May 4, 2001
I saw "Journey of Man" in 3-D and felt I could catch the Banquine flyers in my lap. The movie is the next best thing to a live Cirque du Soleil show, even though nothing compares to the being there. The soundtrack, written by Benoit Jutras, not only proves to be a great background for the film, it is great to listen to even without visuals. I hope this movie is eventually released on DVD.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It's not the same on the small screen, but..., April 13, 2002
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"shapiro3" (McLean, VA United States) - See all my reviews
The most important thing to understand about this DVD is that "Journey of Man" was originally created for an IMAX 3-D presentation. I saw it in the theaters and was blown away, and so I bought the DVD as a reminder of that experience. The sound on the DVD was spectacular, drawing out the beauty of the soundtrack, but there are inherent limitations on the visual side. Because IMAX's aspect ratio is close to that of a TV, there's no need to letterbox this feature, but there's no way to capture either the size of the IMAX screen or the 3-D effects that made it so spectacular.

All of the acts were taken from the various touring Cirque shows: The opening "Taiko" from Mystere, some synchronized swimming from "O", "Cube" from Alegria, "Statue" and "Banquine" from Quidam, and so on. I'm not sure that there were any original acts, but each of the performances here has been further stylized and put into a setting that frees the act from the constraints of the stage, making each one... Read more

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56 of 67 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Very poor effort, Cirque., November 12, 2001
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Steve Felker (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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If you are a die hard Cirque Du Soleil fan and must have everything they put out, like me, then by all means go out and buy this DVD. If not, I would strongly recommend you pass on this one.

Why you ask? Well, lets start with the fact that it is (dollar amount)and is only 35 minutes long, and it's not even in widescreen. There are only a few acts and they are very short. There are no acts in this show that aren't available in their full length in other videos or DVDs. Even the soundtrack is copied from other shows, with the exception of "Journey of Man", which is a great song, but is much better (and is complete) on the audio CD.

There are a couple of pros, though. The audio seems to actually be 5.1, not 5.0 as specified on the box, and the quality of the video is quite good, once you get past the fact that is in 4:3 format. The scenery is spectacular, it is nice to see a rich background to the acts (as apposed to the scafolding of the big top). And it is a cute... Read more

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