Yes, Giorgio
Yes, Giorgio

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Yes, Giorgio

1982
Movie
110 min
English

A famous opera singer, Giorgio Fini, loses his voice during an American tour. He goes to a female throat specialist, Pamela Taylor, whom he falls in love with.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Franklin J. SchaffnerGenres: Comedy, Romance, Music

Plot Summary

A world-famous opera singer, Giorgio Fini, finds himself in New York City for a series of performances. Amidst the demanding schedule and the pressures of his career, he unexpectedly falls for an American producer. This new romantic entanglement complicates his professional life and forces him to confront his desires and commitments.

Critical Reception

Yes, Giorgio was met with mixed to negative reviews. While Luciano Pavarotti's performance and singing were generally praised, the film's plot and pacing were often criticized as weak and uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a rather forgettable vehicle for the operatic superstar.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pavarotti's vocal talents are the undeniable highlight.

  • The romantic storyline feels contrived and lacks chemistry.

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment indicates it was primarily a vehicle for Pavarotti's singing, with the plot and acting being secondary and largely unmemorable.

Fun Fact

Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary operatic tenor, stars as himself in this film, marking his only major feature film acting role.

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