[Velvet]

I liked the start of the Closing Ceremony before the athletes came on the stadium floor. The garden of Tuileries with the Olympic flame and the orchestra were a class act. But when the white mummies pretending to be from another planet, tried some gymnastic dance moves - it came across as quite pathetic after having just seen the best in the world performing similar moves. You’d need nothing less than Cirque d’Solieil if you want to try that. The musical medley near the end was mediocre. I dislike Tom Cruise so that was a downer for me. The whole thing struck me as low budget. It was not a great way to end such a triumphant event before the world. Sorry, Paris, from you, I expected better!