This is an astonishing film and needs to be seen. visually, interpretively it's a thrillingly imagintive take on the opera, and genuinely moving. But the casting could have been better. Teresa Stratas is a... read full review
This is a magnificent performance. Gheorghiu's Violetta is wonderfully sung and so touchingly acted. No-one else compares with her in this role on DVD. She is sublime. If her colleagues are less interestin... read full review
This is a good, honest account of Verdi's great opera. Zeffirelli has directed the opera many times (including on film) and his experienced interpretation is assured. I wasn't sure about the strange r... read full review
This much hyped performance was something of a disappointment. The staging, while certainly imaginative, is laughable on repeated viewings, and would be a poor first introduction to this wonderful opera. Self i... read full review