CD Charts
Welcome to The CD Charts, here you will find all the latest and top selling DVD cds available to buy online. You can search and locate the best selling DVD cd's and have them delivered to the door. We have a large selection of DVD all with reviews.
Back to Home Page > Go back a page
DVD : Carmen - A Hip Hopera
See Larger Image |
Carmen - A Hip Hopera starring: Beyoncé Knowles, Mekhi Phifer, Mos Def, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant directed by: Robert Townsend List Price: $12.98 CD-Charts Price: $7.99 You Save: $4.99 (38%)Prices subject to change. |
|
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 9780780638587 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0780638581 Label: New Line Home Video Manufacturer: New Line Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: New Line Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 20, 2002 Running Time: 88 minutes Studio: New Line Home Video Theatrical Release Date: May 08, 2001 Sales Rank: 17208 MPN: DN5560D Related Items:
Related Items:      see moreBrowse for similar items by category:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A contemporary urban retelling of the classic story Carmen: A Hip Hopera follows the life of a police sergeant whose world is turned upside down when an irresistible woman enters his life. Through song the star-studded cast tells the tale of their passionate romance and tragic demise. It's Moulin Rouge done hip-hop style!Running Time: 88 min.System Requirements:Running Time 88 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: PG-13 UPC: 794043556029 Amazon.com: Recasting Bizet's classic opera as a musical tale in the 'hood, Carmen: A Hip Hopera proves that the plot's not the thing. By retaining the story but jettisoning Bizet's individual musical numbers that propel the tragedy to its inevitable conclusion, this Carmen founders on familiarity: it's just another soap opera about two lovers whose tryst proves fatal. Occasionally, the music quotes Bizet's famous themes, but most of the rapping and singing sound interchangeable. What makes this Carmen worth seeing, however, is the scintillating performance of Beyoncé Knowles (of the trio Destiny's Child) in the lead role. From her first entrance in a dazzling red gown, Knowles shows off a vibrant, magnetic personality; the camera loves her, as her group's many music videos have shown, but they only hint at how impressively she holds the screen. Can she act? The jury's still out, but Carmen: A Hip Hopera--however disappointing this hybrid is in most ways--showcases a compelling movie-star presence. --Kevin Filipski Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
 Rating: - Nice little muscialCarmen is a hip hop remake of the classic film Carmen Jones. The film stars Beyonce from Destiny's Child as Carmen. Carmen is an actress trying to make it with the love of Mehki Pfefier. But Mos Def a dirty cop stands in the way. A lot of people love to trash Beyonce acting skills but I think she did an all right job here. Rating:  - off da chainThis movie was pretty good especially beyonce'. She played her role good. I loved the ghetto bad girl theme she had going. she should do other movie like this. Rating:  - The movie "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" is not all that it's cracked up to be.I would have to say that I found this movie to be a disapointment, which is unfortunate. This is because the movie had some potential when it came to music and directing but unfortunately, little of that potential was realized. The movie was directed by Robert Townsend who directed, "Hollywood Shuffle" which proved to be ground breaking for its time. Beyonce Knowles has also acted in a few films and has shown that she has some natural talent. With some instruction, assuming she has not had some already, she may well prove to be a very accomplished actress. The major problem with the movie is the script. I know next to nothing about the opera Carmen, but the first movie entitled, "Carmen" had a totally different ... Read More: Rating: - "Very hip interpretation on an old classic"It is as old as humankind, the ancient battle of the sexes. MTV does a good job in interpreting Bizet's finest masterpiece to modern-day realities, this time in inner-city Philadelphia where a virtuous police officer met Carmen at a well-populated watering hole. After arresting Carmen during a catfight, he gradually lost all self-control by spending a night at her apartment that resulted in his demotion and loss of his fiance. Things went downhill afterwards. Beyonce was good at playing the femme fatale character. I definitely recommend this DVD. Rating: - liked itI think the movie was great, even if beyonce doesn't seem that type of girl, she still did a great job. Even more then the movie itself, i just loved the "making of carmen" that u can find in the special features. I think it's worth buying! Have fun! |
|