Review of Callas Forever (2002) by Oscar P — 31 Mar 2013

Fanny Ardant is phenomenal as the legendary sensation, Maria Callas. Ardant captures Callas' passion and larger then life personality beautifully. Bravo!

This review of Callas Forever (2002) was written by Oscar P on 31 Mar 2013.

Callas Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 26 Nov 2004

The visual style is all Zeffirelli, and it is interesting that the opera-within-the-film is not skimped on, as is usually the case in films…

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By Leena S (21) on 22 Sep 2007

Fanny Ardant is great in the title role, Jeremy Irons and Joan Plowright offer exemplary support…

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By Jeff Vice (1,455) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 11 Feb 2005

Little of it works, and frankly, the film alternates between being dull and being almost campy fun…

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By Daniel K (1,478) on 23 Dec 2010

2: The music is spectacular, but the film could use some work. I would love to see the film within the film that is Carmen though…

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By Jonathan P (1,108) on 05 Nov 2008

This isn't a biopic, but rather a fantasy structured around Maria Callas' last days and the decline of her voice…

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By Randy B (299) on 19 Oct 2008

I love this movie! Although I am not an opera fan, Fanny Ardant makes me love Maria Callas' work, her spirit, her legacy…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 14 Jan 2013

Zeffirelli, who had worked with Callas on numerous occasions, makes this work out of love for his muse…

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By Christianne L (4) on 20 Sep 2008

I really like Fanny Ardant...she's got the stuff! Jeremy Irons's performance was very believable…

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By John Von Rhein (3) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 26 Nov 2004

Sometimes it's best to let sleeping divas lie…

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By Private U (13,627) on 17 Jun 2007

You just can't go wrong w/ maestro Zeffirelli…

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