Pains Fireworks Review

This was probably the best display out of the both displays that count for the competition. The finale wasn't anything strong, with the song My Immortal by Evanessance. I'm hoping to see better shows in the future.

Pirotecnica Igual Review

First off, I wanted Igual to bring a large finale to celebrate the 25 years of pyrotechnics at La Ronde. And what I saw was hardly a finale. The beginning and climax was probably the more enjoyable part. Because I have seen Igual do alot in their finales, as well as their finale in 2004 where I was jawdropped. Not this year, what a shame. The ending was acceptable, but I'm positive that they won't get any Jupiter Award this year.

Panzera Review

Panzera S.A.S is the firm that presents fireworks in the opening and/or closing ceremonies. They have been presenting for a very long time and continue to do so representing La Ronde and sometimes Italy. Panzera really brought me to my attention during the beginning of the display. All the amounts of color, effort and work put into the display is just amazing. I really enjoyed every minute of the half hour in that display. As for the finale, the buildup caused me to jump on my feet and cheer wildly. The theme of Pirates of the Carribean was being played as the last song for the display. Many buildups were in this display. And during that finale, the pace increased and then decreased and the increased with salute terminated shells mixed with barrages of salutes mixed with larger shells and roman candles and cakes. At the very end, dozens of volleys of small but loud salutes were fired mixed with powerful red shells and white larger shells. It was defenitley a great disply, too bad it was the opening, which I find odd for Panzera to do, usually they display at the closing.

Here is videos of what an average Panzera finale looks like (1st video is finale, 2nd is volley of salutes and shells)