Review of Yes, Giorgio (1982) by Jake C — 20 Jul 2017
Pavarotti's singing was magnificent here, but I blame the casting of Eddie Albert (Green Acres?) and Kathyrn Harrold for the unfortunate lack of success of this film, and the negative critical reaction to it.
She looks and acts like an amateur, and there is ZERO chemistry between she and Luciano! Combined with an uneven script and an unnecessary example of the acceptance of adultery (perhaps OK in Europe, but not the USA), not to mention the unfortunate inclusion of Tony Bennett's signature song (opera singers should by and large avoid singing American standards--I mean, "I left my heart in San Fran Seesko.
...where leetle cable cars?"....PLEASE)! Also, the scene with the Chinese chef couple is almost as offensive as Mickey Rooney's work in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Too bad, as much of the film is absolutely charming, and the song "If We Were In Love" (along with the magnificent scene of air ballooning over the Northern California vineyards) is quite lovely.
I recommend the film even with these flaws and I am so grateful it was made. The climatic scene of Turandot is magical and we have all his opera singing and Italian songs forever because it was!?
This review of Yes, Giorgio (1982) was written by Jake C on 20 Jul 2017.
Yes, Giorgio has generally received negative reviews.
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