Awesome, I Shot That
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Movie Reviews of Awesome, I Shot That
Movie Review: I've never seen a better concert film...
Summary: 5 Stars
I imagine you all know the story...50 cameras handed out to the crowd, footage edited, mixed in with the pro shots, some crazy effects added...and so on and so forth.
But let's not forget though that this was a brave - whilst now proven brilliant - move. The Beasties, consistently over the years an energetic, entertaining and more often than not superb live attraction, have never released a live video/dvd before now. Now, in their 40's, this is probably the last chance they have to do so, and my god it couldn't be any better.
In keeping with the band's ideals to do things differently with innovation this DVD captures so much which is great about the Beasties. The sheer style of it....the shots are all well chosen and expertly edited (over a year in time frame) and visually I think the editing really gives a feel to the energy of this gig.
And what a gig. The track listing is near perfect, offering cuts from all 6 studio albums, albeit missing out on the hardcore (which was the same throughout the latest tour). The frenetic shots swarm through the likes Sure Shot and Shake Your Rump (where Ben Stiller can be seen rhyming along to every word), then cleverly slow down in time with the mid-set instrumental break, where the boys come out in 50's wedding style tuxes and play through the mellow grooves of instrumental career highlights such as 94's Sabrosa, and to great effect.
It's not just the songs though. Effects on the likes of Body Movin', where a living graffiti style offers something new, and the black and whiteness of An Open Letter to NYC... everything all plays it's part in this film, from these effects to the aforementioned editing. During Intergalactic, the Beasties make their way into the crowd, with an almost 'I can't believe how good this is!' effect. What's more, the cameras follow MCA, Adrock, Mike D through to the back of the arena, again proof that this film gives such a complete experiance of a gig you probably weren't at.
Other highlights come in the way of Time to Get Ill, where the Beasties are joined by Doug E Fresh, or the crowd singing Paul Revere word for word and the band beaming at their efforts. All special moments from what had to be an incredible show. All these individual moments make up something which go's back to the general idea. The cool idea of the fans being so involved, and the boys putting so much trust in such spontaneous film making.
By closer Sabotage, it feels like you've witnessed an event, from the early shots of the band making their way on stage and the fans being told to keep on filming, right through to Ben Stiller proclaiming the show as one of the best he's been to in the end credits. Obviously, I'm a fan...but I imagine you are too if you're reading this, and trust me, if you like the Beastie Boys then this is essential.
The extras offer a chance to switch between some of the cameras, take detours at certain points in the concert (which is all explained in the DVD manual), listen to the mic's acapella...they're all above anyway I think. I'm not too sure about the David Cross portrayal of Hornblower, but the BBQ extra really made me laugh a few times. The exclusive Shazam! video allows you to switch audio and angles during playback (in line with the Criterion DVD). For me though, there could have been no extras and I still would have loved this concert film. One of the best things ever to come from one of the best bands over the last 20 years.
Movie Review: No Less than 5 Stars
Summary: 5 Stars
***MINOR SPOILER ALERTS FOLLOW***
I'm not sure why anyone would give this lees than 5 stars. I've read the reveiws of those who did, and I just don't see it.
If you know anything about this DVD, it was shot by people in the stands....ummm, therefore: no, this is not professional camera operators. THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT!!! In fact, there is a point where one of the guys goes to the bathroom and takes the camera with him. Since these are just regular joes, it is a little shakey, but what do you expect?
The edits are a bit quick, but that keeps it interesting (especially the cut to the guys that snuck back stage). I think the added effects to the show make it cool, like how during "Whatcha Want" the colors polarities are reversed just like in the video.
I like the premise of this show, because it gives depth to the audience. In so many live shows when they show the audience, it gives this feeling of some endless mass of people. This DVD actually puts a face to the fans and much of the flavor comes from the folks in the stands. It kind of gives you the feeling that you're sitting next to these people, instead of being some robotic camera hanging from a line.
Actually, this show is less about the Beatie Boys and more about the fans watching their concert.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS: the selling points of this DVD are the same things people are comlaining about. This DVD puts you in the pits, in the dirty stands, and next to the drunks pushing and yelling. Between the intense point of veiw of the bleechers and the safe, steral, robotic veiw from a professional cameraman....I'll take the former any day of the week.
Movie Review: turn the TV on and fire up the DVD player: it's time to get ill!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years now, Beastie Boys fans have craved a new DVD. In response, "Awesome, I Shot That" is a grand slam. This 2004 concert shows the Beastie Boys at their best, performing a surprisingly dynamic show. The fifty hand held cameras concept works very well. As with the close-ups of Mix Master Mike, professional shots fill in the needed gaps. While most of the video may be amateur, the audio fortunately comes from the soundboard. The film's editor did excellent work in choosing which camera feeds to select and the few special effects enhance the experience. The only drawback to the video editing is that the angles jump around a bit too often. The musical scope covers everything up to "To The 5 Boroughs." While most of the concert features the Beastie's hip hop set-up, the live band comes out twice to play the more rockin' and jazzier tunes like 'Sabrosa' and 'Sabotage.' The Beastie Boys keep things fresh for those who've listened to the group's albums a zillion times; many songs features new arrangements with different background samples. Doug E. Fresh's beat box makes 'Time to Get Ill' shine. In terms of the performance quality, the Beastie Boys are in top form. Mike D, MCA and King Ad-Rock perform an amazing set for an appreciative home town audience. The high energy DVD is packed with quality bonus features. As a live Beastie Boys experience, "Awesome, I Shot That" is absolutely phenomenal!Movie Review: Awesome, I saw that at the theater and at MSG
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best live shows in my 30 odd years of seeing live shows. The only negative to the entire film of the concert is footage of ME got left on the editing floor. Yauch was obviously star struck by Stiller. Since he's in the film 3 times and I'm seating in the same section and there's none of me! (The same thing also happened to me at the Buffalo 89 Dead video). If I were to have ONE minor complaint about the video is too many editing toys. Moments of B/W footage would have been cool. Extended sequences get a little tiresome.
Also the opening video with David Cross is a little unnecessary.
Movie Review: Awesome, I bought that!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a fan of the Beastie Boys since I was about 10 years old, I am now 33. It saddens me to no end that I have never seen them live, but this dvd will take you into Madison Square Garden and allow you to be amongst the peoples. It is shot by the fans who were given video recorders all throughout the stadium. From up in the nose bleed seats to the front row and back stage, dynomite! Also, Ben Stiller can be seen lip sinking and trying to be down. Sabotage at the end is now doubt the shiz-check out the keyboardist on that hit. Also included is a bonus dvd that must be viewed with some smoke and nachos. Mazel tov.