Cirque du Soleil - Varekai | John Gilkey, Oleg Ouchakov

Cirque du Soleil - Varekai | John Gilkey, Oleg Ouchakov | A story of survival

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	Cirque du Soleil - Varekai John Gilkey, Oleg Ouchakov Sony Pictures, 2003 average customer review:based on 57 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Cirque du Soleil performs its unique brand of theatrical acrobatics.

Just Delightful

All of the Cirque shows are marvelous (Haven't seen a bad one yet). But this is just delightful. The "end" segment is just the best. Can't go wrong buying this one!!

A story of survival

Arguably one of the best filmed versions of the Cirque du Soleil show out there, Varekai marks the company's movement into a flashier, more modern type of production that still manages to capture imaginations and make viewers soar. Varekai does break some of the Cirque "rules" and does different things with the universe, as newcomer director Dominic Champagne wanted, but manages to feel fresh and welcome at the same time.

Varekai continues the story of Icarus, a figure in Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun with wings made of wax. The wax melted, and Icarus fell. In this version, Icarus lands in a forest at the base of a volcano called Varekai, a land of survivors. Due to the fall, Icarus lost his ability to walk, but with the love of a caterpillar (later turned butterfly) and the support of the forest creatures, Icarus learns how to continue his life and keep surviving.

Varekai is a visual feast with amazing, bright costumes and edge-of-your seat acrobatics that will keep viewers enthralled from beginning to end. From the opening right up until the finale, it's absolutely mesmerizing. The first act, "Flight of the Icarus" is a powerful and unique opening that brings the audience into the Icarus's life and his emotions. Other stand-out acts include the risky "Icarian Games," the beautiful yet sensual "Triple Trapeze," the explosive "Russian Swing," and the unique "Aerial Straps" act. When compared with other Cirque shows out there, Varekai wins the award for most show-stopping acts and, in my opinion, funniest clown act. Claudia's perfectly-executed spotlight humor routine may seem like an old gag, but it always manages to make me roll.

Varekai is an amazing show that celebrates the power of the human spirit, survival and the journey of personal healing. Most importantly, Varekai is about rising up from the ashes and continuing to live. The show is filled with heart, emotion and passion, even more than many other Cirque shows out there. I'd recommend it for Cirque veterans and newcomers.

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A stunning performance

If you are a fan of Cirque du Soleil, or performance art, theatre, or acrobatics, this product is for you. Varekai is one of the most abstract, "artsy," and theatrical shows I've seen so far by Cirque. The costumes are stunning, the music is enchanting, and, as always, Cirque delivers some of the most entertaining and amazing acrobatics you'll see anywhere, all seamlessly molded into a continuous narrative about the central characters and story. Watching Varekai is like watching a strangely beautiful dream unfold before your eyes. Absolutely enchanting.

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