Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net

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Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net

PG-13

2022

1h 38m

Documentary

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When Cirque du Soleil moves to reboot its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt global shutdown, both performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night curtain in Las Vegas. With unprecedented access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic personal highs and lows of the world’s most famous circus act on its journey back from the existential brink.

Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Porter’s inquisitive camera gives the viewer enticing detail on how everything comes together while holding in suitable awe the actual magic all this work eventually yields.

Jul 25, 2024

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

This is a straightforward look at the logistical, artistic, and personal preparations required to get the abruptly shut-down aquatic and acrobatic show back on its feet.

Sep 18, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

It's a feel-good, occasionally dull promotional documentary about Cirque du Soleil's O show return to Las Vegas after the COVID-19 pandemic. Only a few performers get personal profiles. Therefore, some viewers might be bored.

Aug 19, 2024

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

Sure, it sometimes feels like a commercial for Cirque du Soleil and that particular show. But it finds compelling subjects,

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 9, 2024

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Johnny Loftus

Decider

With its level of access to the work these artists and performers put in, it sometimes feels like we’re the ones about to grab that trapeze or fly unfettered through the air.

Aug 1, 2024

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Watching in awe the athleticism, focus and skill it takes to excel in their routines in eye-opening and heart stopping. Even more compelling is the discovery of how each of the performers and staff find their way to the beloved franchise.

Jul 28, 2024

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When Cirque du Soleil moves to reboot its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt global shutdown, both performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night curtain in Las Vegas. With unprecedented access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic personal highs and lows of the world’s most famous circus act on its journey back from the existential brink.

Director: Dawn Porter
Producer: Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Dawn Porter, Summer Damon
Distributor: Prime Video
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Trilogy Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 25, 2024
Runtime: 1h 38m