AC/DC - Family Jewels
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Movie Reviews of AC/DC - Family Jewels
Movie Review: Priceless DVD of AC/DC's Visual History.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Family Jewels" is more than a DVD from AC/DC. For the diehard fan, it's an answered prayer. Here, we get the entire visual history of the band separated by two discs: the first DVD features the early stuff with original lead singer Bon Scott (this year, by the way, is the 25th anniversary of his death) and the second features current lead singer Brian Johnson. While both discs are great, my personal favorite is the one with Bon Scott. We get a slew of live performances and promotional clips; the best among the bunch are "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)," "Let There Be Rock," "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," and "Jailbreak." The majority of these clips are rarely shown (at least in America), so it's great that they appear on this collection. The Brian Johnson disc covers the band's videos from 1980 to 1990, starting with their breakthrough smash "Back in Black." The lighting is pretty bad during these particular videos, but it's still a treat to watch the band rip through classics like "Hells Bells," "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" and "What You Do For Money Honey." Other clips of note include "Who Made Who," "You Shook Me All Night Long" (the song was released in 1980 but the video came out in '86 for the "Maximum Overdrive" movie), and the videos from the unfairly maligned "Fly on the Wall" LP. The picture quality, however, is a mixed bag. Many of the earlier clips have bad lighting, print flaws, and scratches. This isn't a big deal with me. What's important is that the sound quality is top notch, and you can feel the music project right out of your speakers. So, if you're even remotely interested in AC/DC, you need to pick this bad boy up. The excellent sound quality, the slew of video clips, and the relatively low price make this collection a winner.Movie Review: Disc One Stands Alone
Summary: 5 Stars
MORE, I want more disc one. Unbelievable early footage that shows the incredible talent of the late Bon Scott. From his cheeky eye rolls and animated melodramatic asides to the shadow of himself in the final few performances, this disc is truly mesmerizing. You really get to see the evolution of the early ACDC. The costumes that evolve, as in the case of Angus's Rugby rat, schoolboy, angel, etc., to the schoolboy he is today. The costumes that devolve like Bon's schoolgirl, priest, and ringmaster in contrast to the tacky jailbreak workshirts with the arrows. The transitions between tracks are extremely annoying.
Disc two is very good as well, but I have seen Brian Johnson live many times, so it's not as novel. The Donnington set really does him justice.
I want more, more, more, of the really early stuff when you could tell they were having a blast. Watch disc one in order and you can see the stress and wear and tear on the band members as the tracks progress. No voice-over is needed to point out the difference between the first track and the last one. And yet, what an absolute loss of a charismatic lead no matter how worn down he had gotten. The last few tracks seem to show a jaded group disgusted with the demands of the music business, lip syncing when they were so riveting live. What a powerful vignette. But hey, where's Big Balls, The Jack, TNT, and all of the rest of the tongue-in-cheek hallmarks of Bon Scott and the Young brothers' writing style? I want more Bon, early Bon, late Bon and ALL BON ACDC. This set will get you started and keep you reloading both discs over and over again!
Movie Review: Looks like a great AC/DC Collection!!
Summary: 5 Stars
·The track listing of the forthcoming "Family Jewels" Double DVD has been confirmed as follows:
* DVD 1: 1975-1980
Baby Please Don't Go (TV Show 75)
Show Business (Live 75)
High Voltage (Clip 75)
It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) (Clip 76)
T.N.T. (TV Show 76)
Jailbreak (Clip 76)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (TV Show 76)
Dog Eat Dog (TV Show 77)
Let There Be Rock (Clip 77)
Rock 'N' Roll Damnation (Clip 78)
Sin City (TV Show 78)
Riff Raff (Live 78)
Fling Thing/Rocker (Live 78)
Whole Lotta Rosie (Live 78)
Shot Down In Flames (Clip 79)
Walk All Over You (Clip 79)
Touch Too Much (Clip 79)
If You Want Blood (You've Got It) (Clip 79)
Girls Got Rhythm (TV Show 80)
Highway To Hell (TV Show 80)
* DVD 2: 1980-1990
Hells Bells (Clip 80)
Back In Black (Clip 80)
What Do You Do For Money Honey (Clip 80)
Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Polluction (Clip 80)
Let's Get It Up (Live 81)
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (Live 83)
Flick Of The Switch (Clip 83)
Nervous Shakedown (Clip 83)
Fly On The Wall (Clip 85)
Danger (Clip 85)
Sink The Pink (Clip 85)
Stand Up (Clip 85)
Shake Your Foundations (Clip 85)
Who Made Who (Clip 86)
You Shook Me All Night Long (Clip 86)
Heatseeker (Clip 88)
That's The Way I Wanna Rock N Roll (Clip 88)
Thunderstruck (Clip 90)
Moneytalks (Clip 90)
Are You Ready (Clip 91)
Movie Review: FANTASTIC! - Must have for AC/DC fans
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time these guy blew me away was on their "Highway to Hell" Tour with Bon Scott. Now we have a two DVD collection split between the Bon years and the Brian years. Video quality as with any band improves as you get closer to the present. This DVD set really rocks!!! even better on a large screen with sound piped through your stereo. These DVDs, and especially Angus Young got me so pumped up I drug my Les Paul and Marshall amp into the Living Room and rocked along with them. I'm half way between Malcom and Angus's ages and still love to rock as hard as they were doing 30 years ago. Angus is a one of a kind rock guitarist and you won't be disappointed here. I always thought Brian Johnson did an amazing job of keeping the vocal true to the spirit of Bon Scott and both men could truly sing anything the other could if only Bon were still here. Bon shows he's more, "in your face" and interacting with the audience more as you can see here. This DVD also confirmed for me that ironically the very BEST AC/DC is and always will be Highway to Hell and Back in Black, the end of the Bon era and the beginning with Brian era. This an excellent history of AC/DC and ranks right up there next to the Concert for George and Led Zeppelin DVDs in the wonderful impression it leaves. Then again if any of you are like me, watching Angus is like feeling a part of the wild man inside yourself and makes you want to get up and dance. If you like AC/DC, this is a must have DVD. I've had it three days and as I write am watching them for the the third time, it's addictive!Movie Review: BON SCOTT IN A DRESS!
Summary: 5 Stars
The first disc is the Bon Scott years....
Right from the beggining you will understand how BON's presence ment so much to the formitive years of this band. BABY PLEASE DONT GO is I believe the bands very first TV appearance in Australia. This is where the public was introduced to the band.. ANGUS in his first school boy outfit and BON in a dress and wig... carrying a mallet.
Such showmen, they were filthy and frightening... but in a fun kind of way; this is WHY AC/DC are so great. The BON stuff is a real treat for me because its stuff that is hard to find until now. All the stuff I've heard about for years. Its really great!
The second disc is BRIAN JOHNSON years, all good stuff too, even though I've seen all of this before. Its all good stuff compiled mainly from the bands three home videos from the eighties FLY ON THE WALL; WHO MADE WHO; and CLIPPED. They are all in their entirety here, so you can't say you are getting jipped. AC/DC do like to mess with us all a little bit, but now and again they deliver a handsome impressive package such as this.
However, being such a HUGE fan I must lay down some constructive critisism....
(2 things)
1. Get rid of those computer animated balls between EVERY segment.
2. Why no videos from BALLBREAKER or STIFF UPPER LIP?
Ok, ok I've worn out my welcome here I see. EXCELLENT DVD, you will watch again and again (especially disc one)