CSNY / Deja Vu
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Movie Reviews of CSNY / Deja Vu
Movie Review: Not hard to say, but this is Bernard Shakey's finest film
Summary: 4 Stars
Neil Young, in addition to being a legendary singer and songwriter, is also known as a slightly skewed filmmaker, directing under the pseudonym "Bernard Shakey". As a great fan of his, I've seen just about all of Neil's films and videos, and many are curiosities that would interest few beyond Neil's most devoted fans.
But CSNY/Deja Vu is a true FILM, a top quality documentary about, not only a concert tour, but about the war that inspired the songs they sing, and the relationship between today's war and the war of 40 years ago that first brought Crosby Stills Nash & Young to international stardom. In the end, the band plays a leading role, but not a dominant role in the film. It is more about the several soldiers, former soldiers, soldiers' family members, politicians, and others whose stories are highlighted along the way as the tour winds its way across the country.
I've seen several documentaries about the Iraq War, and this is as good as any of them. Neil Young deserves critical praise and credit for making an excellent documentary film that can be appreciated by fans and non-fans alike.
Movie Review: Surprisingly effective
Summary: 4 Stars
First, Neil Young's new anti-war songs, for the most part, are godawful, with lyrics as subtle as a sledgehammer and maudlin melodies, at best. Yet, there's something reassuring about these self-styled troubadors, voicing anti-war thoughts for the masses back in '06 on a 'freedom of speech' tour as documented here. Yes, they were better back in the 60s when their songwriting chops were fresher. But give them credit for putting themselves out there with an audience divided by the message. I wondered why some fans sounded put off if they bought tickets. Did they expect just a routine rock concert, and no messages? They couldn't have been real fans, then, since CSN&Y were singing protest songs back in the late 60s and have never stopped. Free speech is always a very difficult issue in the land of the free.Movie Review: protest this!
Summary: 4 Stars
this DVD arrived before the due date in NEW or like new condition. So did the CD. The flim is worth watching, but not up to repeated viewing. I mean, once you've seen it an get the message, you got it! A concert film would have got the message across just as well. Or even less songs but full versions: cutting away from an excellent song to a tepid interview was annoying even though I love Neil and what he stands for (the individual and his rights).The CD,however, is wonderful and stands up to one listening after another. Except for the poor ravaged voice of Stephen Stills on "For What it's Worth". Crosby carries his weight with athority, Stills can hardly move with his obesity. Their harmonies are still flawless, although probably re-recorded.Movie Review: CSNY / Deja Vu
Summary: 4 Stars
As the politically-driven QUAGMIRES in Iraq and Afghanistan persist, it is inspiring to know that iconic artists like CSNY are still around, and courageous enough to express our constitutionally-protected rights to free speech, and reminding us all of the real costs of WAR. This production gives voice to the thousands of fallen and permanently scarred soldiers, whom are all too often ignored and/or shunned by the trans-national, corporate military-media industrial complex, yet, whom all too often pay the ultimate price for what they believe in service to our country. "They seek the truth before they can die"! (CSNY).Movie Review: fantastic movie...
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great watch , but folks this is a movie not a complete concert.That said , Neil did an excellent job by including some fine extra's : the musicvideo's are fantastic!