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The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera

2012·Movie
2h 41min
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, 8 December 2012.

David Alden’s elegant 2012 production moves Verdi’s thrilling drama to a timeless setting inspired by film noir. Marcelo Álvarez is Gustavo III, the Swedish king in love with Amelia (Sondra Radvanovsky), the wife of his best friend and counselor, Count Anckarström (Dmitri Hvorostovsky). When Anckarström joins a conspiracy to murder the king, tragedy ensues. Stephanie Blythe is the fortuneteller Madame Ulrica Arvidsson and Kathleen Kim sings the page Oscar. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Verdi OperaPolitical IntrigueTragic RomanceHistorical SettingStrong PerformancesElegant ProductionClassical MusicBetrayal and Revenge

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91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?

2 h 41 min

The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera runs 2 h 41 min.

What language is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera in?

EnglishItalian

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

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