Sometimes the close ups take away from seeing the whole stage. Plus I could do without the close ups when singers are dripping wet. Then I definitely prefer broad angle.
I am hooked. I hope to go to all the Met Telecasts. It's like going to the opera in my own living room. The production was magnificient from the scenery to the singing and acting to the conducting and orchester. You can't beat the price and you can't beat the ease of driving to your local movie theatre.