this version of the famous tearjerker la traviata be just wonderful from begin to end . the cinematography be stun and and just a luscious be the costume and location and especially the villa outside paris . the music by verdi be just superb and no wonder it be one of the most performed opera today and from the prelude of act 1 and brindisi ( which i be sure everybody know even if theyre not into opera ) and sempre libra and to the heart rend end and it be just delightful and and be bind to bring tear to people eye like it do to me . the plot and base on the book by alexandre duma junior and be not too complicate and easy to follow . the performance be astonish . placido domingo and not only look the part of alfredo and but sang and act a dream and easily up there with alfredo krauss and a one of the best tenor play that particular character . teresa stratus be perfection a violetta . i do worry that her performance be go to leave me cold and but her beautiful voice and outstanding act ability equal a real tearjerker of a performance and that be poignant and understated . cornell macneill be not a name i be familiar with and but he certainly shine a germont and with a fine baritone voice and and good stage presence . overall and a perfect opera film and that be a real tearjerker . positive bethany cox .