Carmen: A Hip Hopera

A triumphant rethinking of Bizet's "Carmen" for MTV, this dazzling film is set in present-day Philadelphia, where Carmen (Beyoncé Knowles) is an aspiring actress whose seductive charms draw the interests of policeman detective Mekhi Phifer and famous rap star Casey Lee. Mos Def, Rah Digga, Lil' Bow Wow and Da Brat are also featured; directed by Robert Townsend ("Hollywood Shuffle"). 88 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; "making of" documentary; song access.