This Disney opera has all the narrative energy of a telesales operative on a Friday afternoon

Christopher Purves stars in an interesting – if imperfect – portrayal of Walt Disney

If only the latest opera from Philip Glass had a squeak of the wit, drama and character of the great animator's creations

Christopher Purves in the role of Walt Disney is quite magnificent

A triumph for English National Opera

Overall this has to be considered something of a disappointment

ENO premieres Glass Disney opera

Philip Glass’s imaginative score contrasts with a clunky libretto

Philip Glass’s The Perfect American about Walt Disney feels as sharp as a popped balloon

Disney misses Mickey in Philip Glass’s ‘Perfect American’

While the overall concept is potentially fascinating, too much of the piece feels one-dimensional

Walt Disney opera enjoys UK premiere at he London Coliseum

Christopher Purves is admirable as Disney

Deeply disappointing …

The visual tricks, which soon palled, would have been as effective on TV

The Perfect American is short, sharp and showy

The Perfect American may not be the perfect opera but it seems to have found a perfect production

Much to admire but little to warm to in UK premiere of Philip Glass’s latest opera

Philip Glass’s opera about the life of Walt Disney leaves Rupert Christiansen feeling less than animated

This is less an opera than a failed attempt at Citizen Kane

Dramatically and musically, pretty slim pickings