Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7314 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-04-03
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 107 minutes

Synopsis
A live performance of Flately's show 'Celtic Tiger' combining powerful music with dance and special effects in two Acts. Includes: 'The Heartbeat Of The Tiger', 'Dancing In The Dark' and 'St Patrick'.

Customer Reviews

Celtic Tiger - Good but overshadowed by previous performances!!
"Celtic Tiger" is an excellent performance but I feel nothing compares to the first time we saw Flatley electrify us and astound us in "RiverDance". Then Irish dancing on a large scale was novel, new, exciting and fresh. I'm still amazed by the collective synchronicity and fast footwork that sets the stage alight but dare I say Irish dancing is losing its lustre and while there is a talent there is an element of hmmm we've seen this what's new??

Unfortunatly Flatley is a victim of his own success because after "Lord of the Dance" and "Feet of Flames" can he top it? The short answer is no, and to be honest "Celtic Tiger" isn't for everybody. Sometimes DVD on TV can capture the atmosphere and essence of the live stage show but it didn't translate as well here, however, I'd have loved to have seen the performance live and the general feel is there.
If you're not into dance then it's not recommended (I remember my dad muttering, "a load of ponces prancing around" as he went to make a cup of tea). Basically there is a lot of gymnastics and ballet dancing, which isn't to everyones taste. I have to say however, the backdrops are amazing and at times awe-inspiring. The story of Ireland is told effectively and especially the emigration of the Irish to America. There is a sense of I have seen all this before and also unfortunatly the main tenet of Irish dance is all below the waist and like pogo sticks the upper body bounces up and down. This done in a variety of different costumes and scenes becomes a little tedious.
Now all the negative aside - if you like Irish dance it's worth a peruse, if you're a fan of Flatley still get it - it is a dance extravaganza and some of the settings are breathtaking. Being English I wasn't offended by the redcoats pillaging of the Irish villages - it is part of our history whether we like it or not - no point pretending the bad parts didn't happen. The music is also gorgeous and some of the songs heart-warming. Overall - it is worth a watch but it would be nice to see something original and new - a little of been here done that syndrome is creeping in now. Also with this DVD I did have a sense of well I've seen it once I wouldn't bother again so it didn't have the same impact as "Riverdance" for me.

Michael Flatley - Celtic Tiger
I was very disappointed with the choreography and found most of the dvd rather boring. I particularly didn't like the political scenes. The backgrounds were too colourful to show off the dresses to their full glamour and more thought should have gone into this. I was really looking forward to watching Celtic Tiger and to console myself put Feet of Flames on again, which I thoroughly enjoyed!!

Great entertainment
Celtic Tiger is almost two seperate pieces of entertainment in one. The first half is about some of Irish history from how St Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland to the coming of the Vikings and the British and how the Irish people rallied around and eventually made their own Nation. The second half is all about the thousands of Irish people who had to leave their land and go to other lands in order to survive and its about those who went to America and the culture shock they found when they got there. They found a large land full of different cultures and razmataz. Each half of Celtic Tiger is different and very much worth watching. Of course Mr Flatley is Irish American, his parent left Ireland to start a new life in America so this could well be a tribute to their courage. I would highly recommend this for entertainment. I know some people have been offended by the way the british were portrayed when they went into Ireland, but thats history and the truth is often painful. But if you can get past that (especially if your British) then enjoy this for pure entertainment.