Ron Howardโs โPavarottiโ is a film gem that captures both the tenor’s larger-than-life persona and his fans.ย This complex, compelling story is a saga that places opera in the background.ย Howard is able to use the drama, passion, and culture of Italy, as well as the story behind Pavarotti’s life, in order to tell a compelling, larger-than-life tale.
Howard demonstrates how this charismatic, over-the-top genius manages his massive life.ย The interviews with Bono and his friends, including his own family, are interwoven with the story of his charitable foundation.ย Narration, score and cinematography of the film are all spectacular.ย The film contains footage which has never been seen before.
Howard doesn’t gloss over the subject. The darker aspects of Pavarottiโs life are discussed, including his outsized lifestyle, womanizing and his family drama. He also discusses his second marriage with a younger Nicoletta, which led to his estrangement from first wife and his three daughters.ย The film is so captivating that I could have watched it for hours. Pavarotti’s talent will never be seen again.ย Ron Howard’s Pavarotti is a masterful weaving of his storytelling abilities. It tells the story in an incredibly compelling way, revealing how Pavarottiโs shining operatic soul continues to illuminate the world.