Las Vegas Sun Newspaper: There are only two questions that really matter when it comes to Cirque du Soleil’s new resident show “R.U.N” at Luxor, hyped as a first-of-its-kind live-action thriller. Does it deliver on the heavily promoted promise to bring something new and cool to the Las Vegas Strip? More importantly, is it entertaining?
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I was surprised to see a show like this from Cirque, which I do suppose is the point of this type of show. In my opinion without seeing the show I think it sounds really fantastic and a nice relief from their typical fantasy acrobatic numbers that are more about the experience than the plot. It sounds like for this show the plot is very important to the story and the concept of being placed into the middle of an action movie is definitely something that I would be interested in being a part of. After looking at some of the other related articles to this show it seems as if their receiving some backlash for leaving their typical scope of show. In particular not making it more family friendly which since the plot revolves around two rival gangs I understand the complaint and even though I think the compliant is valid I think that the level of innovation and excitement contained within this show earns it’s place. I do hope that it is successful enough to continue it’s residency in Las Vegas because I think if the perception of what to expect from Cirque expands it’s scope it could lead to even more innovation and amazing shows.
I don't trust the internet anymore. I am being pulled back and forth from hearing that this show is good and this show is bad. I don't know what to believe. Should I just trust my gut and my faith in Cirque du Soleil and believe that this show is good? This article is such a tempting teaser and describes the show in a way that is pulling me in the direction of believing that the show is one for the books (in a good way). The story line alone sounds captivating. To have this performance be one where you are literally put into the world of story being told...wow. Many of the reviews complained about having to watch videos. Out of context, that sounded like a bad idea on Cirque's end. But having it further explained, it makes sense and it sounds like a really cool idea and an even better experience. I personally would enjoy feeling like I'm in an action movie and I think seeing the movie on a screen and then being in it really tugs at the human senses and psyche and is very effective. Maybe this is just a case where it is so "cutting edge" that some people are going to love it and some people are going to hate it... Based on the controversy, it is clearly epic.
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