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Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000)

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The artists of the internationally acclaimed performing arts troupe Cirque du Soleil appear in this dramatic fantasy, shot in the high-definition IMAX format, which celebrates the human spirit as it follows the life of one man from childhood to old age. The Taiko Drummers perform in a sequence that represents the dawn of mankind, and a synchronized swimming team performs a water ballet that symbolizes the beginning of life. The Flounes (Josette Dechene and Paul Vachon), a pair of stylized

G, 39 min.

Documentary, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interest

Directed By: Keith Melton

Written By: Peter Wagg, Steve Robert Olson

In Theaters: May 19, 2000 Limited

On DVD: Oct 30, 2001

Box Office:$13.4M

Sony Pictures Classics

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Critic Reviews for Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

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Continues IMAX's silly trend of stringing together fabulous 3-D effects sequences with flimsy narratives.

November 27, 2002 Full Review | Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

The film is one of those rare entertainments that really is for the whole family - or at least everybody with a taste for friendly fantasy.

June 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Big Movie Zone

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Herb Lash

Big Movie Zone

Pleasant.

September 25, 2001 Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card

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Ross Anthony

Hollywood Report Card

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A wonderful journey through human existence, told in natural and poetic settings, and performed by Cirque du Soleil drummers, swimmers, clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and balancers. The music was mesmerizing and the costumes were nature's colors. It was narrated by Ian McKellan. The different settings of cave, pond,

July 9, 2007