Barbra Streisand: The Concerts
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Movie Reviews of Barbra Streisand: The Concerts
Movie Review: Streisand at her best
Summary: 5 Stars
I was there, in 2006: Barbra in Las Vegas.
And again in 2007, in Berlin, Dublin and London.
Four wonderful concerts - and finally the DVD is here. It's everything I hoped for - and more. Barbra's simply brilliant: she's in great voice, sings songs she hasn't sung in ages and is very, very relaxed: she really seems to be enjoying herself.
This (Florida)concert is very close to what I saw in Vegas and Europe. The Bush skit is missing - many people don't mind, but I would have loved to have seen it here - even as a bonus.
The quality of this DVD is amazingly good. it has been shot in HD/widescreen and it shows. Both the picture and audio look and sound great, although this version of the concert is completely blown out of the water by the Blu-ray edition - but that's a different story.
Highly recommended - for the casual fan, the hard-core fan (like me) and anyone who simply enjoys great music - and a great performance.
Oh - and the Anaheim '94 disc, plus the bonus Making of the Broadway Album are more than icing on the cake. The Anaheim show features one of Barbra's greatest performances ever, while The Broadway album is one of Streisand's top albums - ever!
Siep
Movie Review: When will we see the likes of talent like this again?
Summary: 5 Stars
It is true that Barbra's voice has changed over time. In the 2006 concert DVD you will notice that her range is lower and there is, at times, some hoarseness, which I did not notice at the two concerts that I attended. Nevertheless, it is still a remarkable instrument and her interpretive abilities are in full force. If in doubt, simply listen to "Unusual Way". I recently attended a Celine Dion concert and, although her voice is in top form, as an audience member, I did not feel a connection to her singing. When Barbra sang "People" at the St. Paul concert, I was astounded at her ability to deliver this song to the audience after 40 years of singing it. She simply touched us all at the level of Soul.
In the 1994 concert DVD, Barbra was in top vocal form. I especially recommend the 1994 concert CD which is taken from her New York performance. Her rendition of "My Man" from that concert is vocally stunning.
Well my friends, I think that this 2006 concert DVD is Barbra's swan song, at least in terms of singing concerts. So don't be overly critical; simply watch and enjoy one of the greatest performers to ever grace the stage. When will we see the likes of talent like this again?
Movie Review: Simply Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
Only one word can be used and we all know who she is, Streisand. I would hope this comes in blu-ray but I don't think the same set with the three dvd's will come in blu-ray but regardless truly stunning. I went to the 1994 Concert at the Pond and was the lucky one who had tickets for her last concert in May that was cancelled due to laryngitis, the concert was rescheduled for July and happened to be the night HBO was filming her show for cable. I can still remember the excitement of the opening of the curtain and in walked Streisand. To see her was like seeing God come out (I am a big fan).
The Making of the Broadway Album I had on VHS and the Concert 2006 was phenomenal. To see Rosie (who actually was doing the View and was able to attend most of her concerts shows she a true fan, I still think Barbara Walters is two faced for kissing up to Rosie at the time and trashing her once she left, I haven't watched the show since) Hillary, Bill, Meg and Tom Hanks who actually were present at the Pond was exciting to see some look as good as they did then. Well worth the price anything Streisand is worth the price!
Movie Review: THERE AREN'T ENOUGH STARS IN THE UNIVERSE
Summary: 5 Stars
Barbra, there aren't enough STARS in the universe to rate this DVD! How could you put a number to such a stunning performer as La Streisand? From the very first time she opened her mouth to sing, we have been blessed with this spectacular presence and this DVD proves her still, incredible talents. From that moment at "The Lion" to this performance, she has proven over and over again that she is The Greatest Star. She has given the world what only a few performers have been able to provide us with and to be in the same company as Ella, Judy, Frank and Tony is a feat not attainable by many. She has earned the right to be labeled as one of the greatest performers of all time. This DVD is a testament to her lasting power as a singer, actress, director and humanitarian. There but for the grace of God, goes Barbra Streisand. HOW LUCKY CAN WE GET?Movie Review: STREISAND.....A TRUE LEGEND
Summary: 5 Stars
GREAT 3 DISC PACKAGE......2 CONCERTS PLUS ONE DISC DEVOTED TO AN INTERVIEW. THE CONCERTS ARE ABOUT 10 OR MORE YEARS APART....SO ITS GREAT TO VIEW BARBARA IN 2 DIFFERENT SHOWS. OF COURSE SHE IS ALWAYS SUPERB AND CHARMING. IT WAS CUTE TO SEE THAT SHE TOOK HER HEELS OFF SOMETIME DURING THE MORE RECENT CONCERT- SOMETHING ONLY A WELL-WORN VETERAN WOULD DO.....SORT OF LIKE SINATRA COMING OUT WITH A CIGARETTE AND DRINK IN HAND. SHE'S A LEGEND....WHAT MORE COULD YOU SAY. HER VOICE ...SO BEAUTIFUL AND IN TOP FORM. YOU CAN FEEL THE EXCITEMENT IN THE AUDIENCE AND STAFF BEFORE THE SHOWS BEGIN....THIS WOMAN CAUSES A MAJOR STIR WHEN SHE PERFORMS....EVERYBODY THATS ANYBODY TURNS UP. A GREAT CHANCE TO SEE A TRUE DIVA DOING WHAT SHE DOES SO WELL. AS ONE FAN INTERVIEWED SAID ON THE ANAHEIM SHOW..'' YOU CAN JUST FEEL HER EMOTION''.........DONT MISS THIS ONE....