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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly

2024·Movie
3h 15min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and deeply romantic

  • Pathos10
  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Show business, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography8

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Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Tragic OperaRomantic BetrayalHeartbreaking DramaExceptional Vocal PerformancesPuccini ClassicEmotional IntensityCulturally ImmersiveUnrequited Love

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Is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly rated?

NRSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?

3 h 15 min

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly runs 3 h 15 min.

What language is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.