The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

2022Movie125 minEnglish

A seventeen year old travels from London to the Austrian Alps to attend the legendary Mozart boarding school. There, he discovers a centuries-old forgotten passageway into the fantastic world of Mozart's "The Magic Flute".

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Florian SiglGenres: Fantasy, Music, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this modern adaptation of Mozart's opera, a teenage boy named Tim discovers a hidden portal to the magical world of the "Magic Flute" opera. He is drawn into a quest to rescue a princess and defeat an evil sorcerer. Along the way, he learns about courage, love, and the power of music.

Critical Reception

The 2022 film adaptation of "The Magic Flute" received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its visual ambition and youthful energy, many found the narrative disjointed and the musical adaptation lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt to modernize a classic, while others felt it missed the mark.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking imagery and attempts at modernization.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a weak adaptation of the source material.
  • Some found the performances engaging, particularly from the younger cast.

Google audience: Google users had a somewhat positive view, with many appreciating the film's modern take on a classic opera and its visual appeal. However, a significant portion found the story confusing and felt it didn't fully capture the essence of Mozart's original work.

Fun Fact

The film notably shifts the setting from an ancient, mythical land to a contemporary boarding school and its surrounding magical realm, aiming to make the story more accessible to a younger audience.

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Fresh from recent screenings of Michael Powell's "Tales of Hoffmann" (1951) and "Bluebeard's Castle" (1963) I thought I'd give this a go... No, in no way can anyone claim that the singing is to the same standard of Norman Foster or Robert R...