Coming off viewings of Michael Powell’s "Tales of Hoffmann" (1951) and "Bluebeard's Castle" (1963), I decided to check this out... Of course, the vocal performances aren’t up to the level of Norman Foster or Robert Rounseville, but there is one thing they share. This isn't a traditional opera; it’s a filmed version – and it’s clearly intended for a younger audience who would probably rather avoid two hours of Mozart …