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I had the pleasure of seeing Saltimbanco live before seeing the video version of the show. While nothing can compare to actually being there, the people behind the video did an amazing job of capturing the flavor, the feel, the sensation and so much more. The wonderful performances of Saltimbanco's stunningly amazing troupe are beautifully captured throughout. The video flows as smoothly and artfully as the production itself. A wonderful experience.

I've worked as lighting director on two different stage productions of "The Fantasticks". As Jason White suggests, a critical aspect to the magic of this production is the almost complete lack of set and props. The joy of the show is that the players work with so little, and each audience member's imagination fills out the picture. The published production photos make it clear that this movie violates these vital elements of this beautiful classic musical. It is a mistake and should never be released.

When it come to films about a man on a quest, this is the movie by which all others are measured. Drama, mystery, comedy, romance, set on an epic scale and a stage that spans America. In Pee-Wee's expressive manner we see happiness, sorrow, hope, despair, failure, triumph, fear, and heroism. Pee-Wee is Everyman, and his mighty quest speaks to us all.

Okay, maybe not. But this is a fun, original piece of film work.