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Ariodante
1996·Movie
·2h 58min·
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Spectacle6
- Fast Pace3
Heart
Deeply moving and romantic
- Pathos9
- Romance8
- Catharsis8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Situational Comedy0
- Physical Comedy0
World
History and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Narrative Structure8
Style
Standout score
- Music Composition10
- Music Centrality10
- Cinematography7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumDeeply moving and romantic
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, romantic, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance8Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
MediumHistory and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty3Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Fantasy5Mythic worlds and magical systems.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and storytelling
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout score
Look and sound: the score stand out.
All style traits
- Music Composition10Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality10Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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About
The English National Opera first mounted David Alden's production of Ariodante, one of Handel's greatest masterpieces, in 1993. It met with unanimous critical and popular acclaim, and this 1996 revival features many of the leading singers from the original production. Ariodante is Handel's 1735 setting of an episode from Ariosto, in which the King of Scotland's daughter is treacherously accused of infidelity to her promised husband. The range of feelings provoked as the characters develop is caught in music of quite extraordinary emotional power, even by Handel's own exalted standards.
Baroque OperaTragic RomanceEmotional IntensityClassical Music MasterpieceStaged PerformanceRoyal IntrigueBetrayal & ForgivenessVirtuosic VocalsDramatic Storytelling
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Is Ariodante worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Ariodante?
2 h 58 min
Ariodante runs 2 h 58 min.
What language is Ariodante in?
English
It was made in English.