This movie was in my opinion: phenomenal. It isn't a film as most people are used to, it is more a musical on tape. It is a live performance in France that was professionally taped. The score is scintillating, the set breathtaking, and the singers were indescribable!
The whole movie however IS in French with subtitles and I know that many are opposed to viewing a movie with having to look up and down at the screen. I didn't mind in the least as I already speak a good deal of French so it was easy for me to pay attention and still see the translation.
Notre Dame de Paris is based on the novel that we know as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. The story is heavily based between Esmerelda, Phoebus, Quasimodo, and the King of the Gypsies. Paris at this time was very heavily influenced by the church and Frollo, being head priest, made sure he led the people as he saw fit. In doing so, he outlawed the Gypsies from ever setting foot in Paris near the cathedral of Notre Dame as he deemed them outlaws and witches. The story is based mostly on a love triangle between Esmerelda who loves Phoebus, and Quasimodo who loves Esmerelda. It is a story of passion, forbidden desire, and intrigue as love tries to find its way between a city divided and two peoples at war.
Not only is the story incredible, but the music is AMAZING!!!!! My favorite songs from it include *Le Temps des Cathedrales ( The Time of the Cathedrals), *Bohemienne (Gypsy), *Dechire (Torn), *Les Sans Papiers (Without Passports), and *La Cour des Miracles (The Court of Miracles or The Den of Thieves). Each song has its own haunting melody and phenomenal choreography.
Just a forewarning it is NOT like the Hunchback of Notre Dame you've seen in Disney with the singing gargoyles and friendly faces, it has a darker side to it and stays closer to the actual novel. I guarantee however if you are looking for good entertainment and a way to pass the time, the music and spectacle that is "Notre Dame de Paris" is for you!
Well everyone, that's all for now : )
* = Youtube clips of the musical!
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