Chicago – Contrary to what James Cameron may have you believe, a 3D movie theater is not the best venue to showcase the super-human physical feats of Cirque du Soleil. In fact, it’s a pretty awful substitute for the visceral thrill of a live performance. The audience experiences it like an English-speaking agnostic attending a Latin mass—there’s plenty of loud pageantry on display, but none of it makes any sense.
That’s because Andrew Adamson’s big-screen novelty, “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away,” is a tonally disjointed highlight reel that stitches together a greatest hits catalogue of Cirque acts while presenting them with zero context. Attempting to describe any given moment of this picture would be as hopeless an effort as Matt Lauer’s bewildered commentary during Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony at last year’s Olympics. I could tell you that a hobo clown is lit on...
That’s because Andrew Adamson’s big-screen novelty, “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away,” is a tonally disjointed highlight reel that stitches together a greatest hits catalogue of Cirque acts while presenting them with zero context. Attempting to describe any given moment of this picture would be as hopeless an effort as Matt Lauer’s bewildered commentary during Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony at last year’s Olympics. I could tell you that a hobo clown is lit on...
- 3/19/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: March 12, 2013
Price: DVD $29.99, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.99, Blu-ray 3D Combo $49.99
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
With Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, the famed circus got a Hollywood infusion, executive produced by Avatar filmmaker James Cameron and written and directed by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe helmer Andrew Adamson.
The film isn’t all dance and gymnastics. It has a story that’s a mix of Alice in the Wonderland and the Nutcracker Suite:
Mia (Erica Linz) becomes entranced by an Aerialist (Igor Zaripov). When they accidentally fall into a dreamlike world, they are separated and must travel through different worlds trying to find each other again.
Rated PG, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away was screened in limited theaters in the U.S. and grossed $12 million.
The Blu-ray/DVD Combo and Blu-ray 3D Combo packs include two special features:
“Making Worlds Away“and...
Price: DVD $29.99, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.99, Blu-ray 3D Combo $49.99
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
With Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, the famed circus got a Hollywood infusion, executive produced by Avatar filmmaker James Cameron and written and directed by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe helmer Andrew Adamson.
The film isn’t all dance and gymnastics. It has a story that’s a mix of Alice in the Wonderland and the Nutcracker Suite:
Mia (Erica Linz) becomes entranced by an Aerialist (Igor Zaripov). When they accidentally fall into a dreamlike world, they are separated and must travel through different worlds trying to find each other again.
Rated PG, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away was screened in limited theaters in the U.S. and grossed $12 million.
The Blu-ray/DVD Combo and Blu-ray 3D Combo packs include two special features:
“Making Worlds Away“and...
- 2/28/2013
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Flight | Hyde Park On Hudson | Bullet To The Head | Antiviral | Bullhead | Chained | The Punk Syndrome | Do Elephants Pray? | Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away | A Place In The Sun
Flight (15)
(Robert Zemeckis, 2012, Us) Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly. 138 mins
A white-knuckle plane crash is just the beginning of Washington's troubles in this unorthodox drama, which finds his hero-pilot status compromised by the fact that he was high on duty. Between the demons of alcoholism and the aviation authority investigation, he goes into a personal tailspin – but it's not your typical rehab story and you'll want to see how he'll get out of it.
Hyde Park On Hudson (12A)
(Roger Michell, 2012, UK) Bill Murray, Laura Linney, 95 mins
Daniel Day-Lewis won't be losing any sleep over Murray's take on Franklin D Roosevelt. This directionless drama deals with the president's special relationships – first with an obliging cousin (Linney), then with Britain, via a visit from George VI.
Flight (15)
(Robert Zemeckis, 2012, Us) Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly. 138 mins
A white-knuckle plane crash is just the beginning of Washington's troubles in this unorthodox drama, which finds his hero-pilot status compromised by the fact that he was high on duty. Between the demons of alcoholism and the aviation authority investigation, he goes into a personal tailspin – but it's not your typical rehab story and you'll want to see how he'll get out of it.
Hyde Park On Hudson (12A)
(Roger Michell, 2012, UK) Bill Murray, Laura Linney, 95 mins
Daniel Day-Lewis won't be losing any sleep over Murray's take on Franklin D Roosevelt. This directionless drama deals with the president's special relationships – first with an obliging cousin (Linney), then with Britain, via a visit from George VI.
- 2/2/2013
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Miss Erica Linz, the star of the new .Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away. is breathtaking. She.s a singer, she.s a gymnast, and she.s an all-around fun person. In this interview, we talked about:
*** So Let.S Talks About Miss Erica.You Started As A Singer And Gymnast.How Did You Work Your Way Into The Magical World Of Cirque Du Soleil?
*** When The Producers Approached You To Do The Movie Cirque Du Solel Worlds Away.What Did You Think?
*** Did You Get Excited That The Movie Has The Support Of No Other Than Mister James Cameron?
*** So Let.S Talk About Your Character Mia.What Got You Interested In Her?
*** The Most Important Thing For Me In This Movie Is That.You Get The Sense Of The Performers Passionate With Their Craft Right?
*** What Do You Want Viewers To Take Away From Watching Cirque Du Soleil.Worlds Away!
*** So Let.S Talks About Miss Erica.You Started As A Singer And Gymnast.How Did You Work Your Way Into The Magical World Of Cirque Du Soleil?
*** When The Producers Approached You To Do The Movie Cirque Du Solel Worlds Away.What Did You Think?
*** Did You Get Excited That The Movie Has The Support Of No Other Than Mister James Cameron?
*** So Let.S Talk About Your Character Mia.What Got You Interested In Her?
*** The Most Important Thing For Me In This Movie Is That.You Get The Sense Of The Performers Passionate With Their Craft Right?
*** What Do You Want Viewers To Take Away From Watching Cirque Du Soleil.Worlds Away!
- 12/24/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Chicago – Cirque du Soleil, which began with two street performers in Quebec in 1984, has grown into a multi-million dollar enterprise with shows on every continent and seven simultaneous extravaganzas in Las Vegas. The Vegas shows make up the storyline for “Cirque du Soleil: World’s Away.”
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The style of Cirque – that of an evolution in artsy, acrobatic big top performance – is an acquired taste, and fans of the concept will probably love the 3D film maneuverings of the various Las Vegas shows. But there is also a redundancy in that style, and because the narrative is spare, it does tend to feel like a circus parade infomercial of “visit exciting Las Vegas, and see these shows live!” It’s best to go in with an open mind and heart towards the Cirque zeitgeist, otherwise the piece just blends together, distinctively visual but a bit empty in the creative variation department.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The style of Cirque – that of an evolution in artsy, acrobatic big top performance – is an acquired taste, and fans of the concept will probably love the 3D film maneuverings of the various Las Vegas shows. But there is also a redundancy in that style, and because the narrative is spare, it does tend to feel like a circus parade infomercial of “visit exciting Las Vegas, and see these shows live!” It’s best to go in with an open mind and heart towards the Cirque zeitgeist, otherwise the piece just blends together, distinctively visual but a bit empty in the creative variation department.
- 12/21/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Check out new TV spots as well as a making-of featurette in HD and watch interviews from Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away with director Andrew Adamson, executive producer and camera operator James Cameron and star Erica Linz The 3D adventure is also produced by Adamson as well as Marc Bolduc, James Cameron and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/19/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out new TV spots as well as a making-of featurette in HD and watch interviews from Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away with director Andrew Adamson, executive producer and camera operator James Cameron and star Erica Linz The 3D adventure is also produced by Adamson as well as Marc Bolduc, James Cameron and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/19/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New images from Paramount Pictures' Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away After the second trailer a few days ago for the Andrew Adamson-written-and-directed film, we now have a handsome buffet of images in the gallery. The film opens in theaters from December 21st and is produced by Marc Bolduc, James Cameron, Aron Warner and Adamson, and executive produced by James Cameron, Ed Jones, Jacques Méthé and Cary Granat. Starring are Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New images from Paramount Pictures' Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away After the second trailer a few days ago for the Andrew Adamson-written-and-directed film, we now have a handsome buffet of images in the gallery. The film opens in theaters from December 21st and is produced by Marc Bolduc, James Cameron, Aron Warner and Adamson, and executive produced by James Cameron, Ed Jones, Jacques Méthé and Cary Granat. Starring are Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second trailer for Andrew Adamson's Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away. Executive-produced by James Cameron. Paramount Pictures has released the second trailer for the film starring Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth. Andrew Adamson helms as well as scripting Worlds Away, a 3D adventure which he also produces alongside Marc Bolduc and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second trailer for Andrew Adamson's Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away. Executive-produced by James Cameron. Paramount Pictures has released the second trailer for the film starring Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth. Andrew Adamson helms as well as scripting Worlds Away, a 3D adventure which he also produces alongside Marc Bolduc and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 12/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Paramount has released a new set of four posters for the skilfully staged 3D film Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.
Shrek and Narnia director Andrew Adamson used slo-mo, close-ups and inventive camera angles to smooth the the spectacular skills of the Cirque du Soleil performers from big top to big screen.
A drama set against a variety of Cirque styles and acts, whose plot is still under wraps, but involves a young woman Mia (Erica Linz) who falls for a circus performer, a trapeze artist simply known as The Aerialist (Igor Zaripov)and slips with him into a strange, dreamy underworld where they get separated.
They spend the movie looking for each other while experiencing seven Cirque-themed worlds, such as a parallel universe where she meets the madly prancing clown (John Clarke).
Produced by James Cameron, Cirque du Soleil opens in theaters on December 21st, 2012.
Check out the new posters...
Shrek and Narnia director Andrew Adamson used slo-mo, close-ups and inventive camera angles to smooth the the spectacular skills of the Cirque du Soleil performers from big top to big screen.
A drama set against a variety of Cirque styles and acts, whose plot is still under wraps, but involves a young woman Mia (Erica Linz) who falls for a circus performer, a trapeze artist simply known as The Aerialist (Igor Zaripov)and slips with him into a strange, dreamy underworld where they get separated.
They spend the movie looking for each other while experiencing seven Cirque-themed worlds, such as a parallel universe where she meets the madly prancing clown (John Clarke).
Produced by James Cameron, Cirque du Soleil opens in theaters on December 21st, 2012.
Check out the new posters...
- 11/25/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Paramount Pictures' Cirque du Soleil executive produced by James Cameron, adds 4 new posters. The film stars Erica Linz and Dallas Barnett, as well as Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth. Andrew Adamson directs and scripts the incredible-looking 3D adventure as well as producing alongside Marc Bolduc and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
- 11/22/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
If there's any subject that seems like perfect movie fodder it's the fantastically dramatic and visually stunning Cirque du Soleil. On December 21, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away comes to a theater near you starring performers from the various shows in a drama set against a variety of Cirque styles and acts – if you’ve never had the chance to see a Cirque show, now is your chance. Fandango was invited to Las Vegas for a six-minute preview and interviews with the producers and star Erica Linz about the film, whose plot is still under wraps but involves a young woman who falls for a circus performer and slips with him into a strange, dreamy underworld where they get separated; they spend the movie looking for each other while experiencing seven...
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- 11/21/2012
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Written and directed by Andrew Adamson (Shrek, The Chronicles of Narnia), and executive produced by James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar), there’s naturally some rather high expectations for the upcoming Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.
Due out in the Us in a limited release before the year’s end, and arriving in the UK in the New Year, we’ve had the latest poster sent our way, and it’s as warm, colourful, and acrobatic as you might expect.
“The coupling of filmmaker James Cameron’s groundbreaking 3D visual accomplishments and Andrew Adamson’s beautiful direction, combined with a timeless original story written especially for this movie, will make for a truly amazing moviegoing experience for audiences of all ages ” said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures.
Said Jacques Méthé, Executive Producer, General Manager, Images, Events, Lifestyle of Cirque du Soleil, “This 3D event brings the spectator beyond what they could see at a show,...
Due out in the Us in a limited release before the year’s end, and arriving in the UK in the New Year, we’ve had the latest poster sent our way, and it’s as warm, colourful, and acrobatic as you might expect.
“The coupling of filmmaker James Cameron’s groundbreaking 3D visual accomplishments and Andrew Adamson’s beautiful direction, combined with a timeless original story written especially for this movie, will make for a truly amazing moviegoing experience for audiences of all ages ” said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures.
Said Jacques Méthé, Executive Producer, General Manager, Images, Events, Lifestyle of Cirque du Soleil, “This 3D event brings the spectator beyond what they could see at a show,...
- 10/24/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Fourth poster for Andrew Adamson's Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away produced by James Cameron Paramount Pictures' Cirque gets ready for its December 21st release date with another well-designed addition to the image gallery. The 3D adventure is produced by Andrew Adamson, Marc Bolduc, James Cameron and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers. Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth star.
- 10/17/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Fourth poster for Andrew Adamson's Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away produced by James Cameron Paramount Pictures' Cirque gets ready for its December 21st release date with another well-designed addition to the image gallery. The 3D adventure is produced by Andrew Adamson, Marc Bolduc, James Cameron and Aron Warner. The story follows a young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers. Erica Linz, Dallas Barnett, Lutz Halbhubner, Matt Gillanders, Jason Berrent and Sophia Elisabeth star.
- 10/17/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away Trailer. Andrew Adamson‘s Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012) movie trailer, produced by James Cameron, stars Erica Linz, Sophia Elisabeth, Dallas Barnett, Matt Gillanders, and Jason Berrent. Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away‘s plot synopsis: “An original story featuring performances by Cirque du Soleil.” The Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away photo: [...]
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- 7/1/2012
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
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