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Based on Bizet's classic opera and its all African American musical counterpart Carmen Jones, Carmen a Hiphopera is a modern retelling of the story of the tragic gypsy Carmen. The setting has been taken from the hots streets of Barcelona and is now in scorching urban Philadelphia. This time Carmen Brown is an aspiring actress who in her own words 'leaves the whole town speechless.' Her sultry looks and carefree confidence attract the attention of everyone from crooked cop Luietenant Miller to famous rapper Blaze. However Carmen has eyes on the one man she can't have- Seargeant Derrick Hill who is engaged. Yet nothing stops Carmen Brown getting what she wants- except perhaps a trip to LA and an ominous tarot cards prophecy. Written by
LadyN1
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Blaze:
Hello, I'm Blaze. But my friends call me Case...
[
Carmen cuts him off]
Carmen:
I know who you are. I'm Carmen.
Blaze:
Nice to meet you.
Carmen:
Nice to meet you.
Blaze:
So what's a fine lady like you doing in Philly? Small town masquerading as a big city.
Carmen:
I won't be here for long. See I have dreams... plans.
Blaze:
I wanna hear about 'em.
Carmen:
[
sucks teeth]
Pssh. No, you don't.
Blaze:
No, really. I'm interested.
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Remake of
Carmen Jones (1954)
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I enjoyed this, although it was too short to cover the story well enough. I thought Beyonce & Mekhi were both great, and Mos played a good villain. As long as you don't expect a true remake of the opera, you should enjoy it.