The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette

About This Movie

The 2017 production of 'Roméo et Juliette' at The Metropolitan Opera is something else. With Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo as the star-crossed lovers, you really feel the weight of their performances—there's an electric chemistry that draws you in. The direction by Bartlett Sher is quite the revelation; he brings this lush, Shakespearean tale to life with a fresh perspective. The 18th-century setting is vivid, almost like a character itself, and the costumes? Just stunning. You can't help but be enveloped in the drama and the music. The pacing feels right, with moments that linger just enough to let you breathe before the next emotional wave hits. It’s definitely a distinctive take on a classic tale.

Strong performances by Damrau and Grigolo.Bartlett Sher's direction brings new life to the classic.Vivid costumes enhance the visual storytelling.