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The Minotaur

2008Movie

Music
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A deeply moving, slow-burning music movie about fantasy and show business, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

This staging of Harrison Birtwistle's opera The Minotaur features John Tomlinson, Johann Reuter, Christine Rice, and Andrew Watts in the main roles. Stephen Langridge directed the production for the stage, and Antonio Pappano conducted the orchestra.

Feels like

  • Opera Performance
  • Greek Mythology
  • Tragic Drama
  • Contemporary Classical Music
  • Stage Production
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Powerful Vocals
  • Artistic Spectacle
  • Slow Burn
  • Thematic Depth

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Haswell
Written by
David Harsent, Harrison Birtwistle

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Facts

June 7, 2008 · Violence · Music

Released
June 7, 2008
Content
Violence
Genres
Music
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Minotaur worth watching?"

Questions about The Minotaur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Minotaur worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Minotaur?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Minotaur plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.