Olympic final ceremony in Paris: Mixed reviews about the spectacle
Olympic final ceremony in Paris: Mixed reviews about the spectacle
The 2024 Olympics in Paris have ended, and the final ceremony, which was intended as an emotional highlight of the games, caused a large part of German viewers to cause mixed reactions. While some praised the appearance of the ZDF commentator, a lot of displeasure about the ceremony itself.
reactions from the audience
The technical implementation and the artistic presentation of the final ceremony were particularly criticized. "This is a disaster," was one of the comments on X, which referred to the sound of the event. Another viewer announced that the celebration in her eyes "conservative and stem" works compared to the impressive opening ceremony. It was also noted that the mood of the ceremony reminds of the dystopian elements of "Tribute of Panem", but in an unfortunate way.
performances and the course of the graduation ceremony
The celebration in the Stade de France started with an ode to Paris. The music and performances should play in a similar league as the impressive ideas that were put together to open the games. Swimming superstar Léon Marchand ignited the Olympic fire, and the choir sang the iconic song "Sous Le Ciel de Paris". Despite the anticipation of Hollywood greats such as Tom Cruise and musicians like Billie Eilish, the reactions of the audience remained disappointing.
criticism of ZDF and commentators
The transmission transmitter ZDF also saw itself exposed to a wave of criticism. Spectators were outraged by the: "Funding" by the commentators, especially about the performance of Tom Bartels, who did not work well during the opening ceremony. In contrast, the ZDF commentator Nils Kaben, who also conducted an interview with Toni Kroos, at least occasionally praised: "I like Nils Kaben much better than Tom Bartels" was positive feedback on the platform X.
The end of the games and the mood in the people
Despite the mixed opinions about the graduation ceremony, many spectators expressed their sadness about the end of the Olympic Games. The Olympic medal mirror in particular led to disappointment among German fans. The results left behind many citizens with a feeling of regret that lay down on the whole event. Already at the opening ceremony, numerous spectators had screwed their expectations upwards just to be confronted with reality.
In summary, it can be said that the 2024 Olympics have not only delivered sporty highlights, but also educational experiences with regard to the perception and expectations of the audience. The disappointment of the closing ceremony reflects larger trends in TV reporting and event staging, which should be taken into account for future events.