Dean Martin: That's Amore
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Movie Reviews of Dean Martin: That's Amore
Movie Review: That' Amore = Absolute Dean!,
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank God for well preserved color video tape because: This is it! This is (no pun intended) 100% proof distilled Dean Martin at his very best! No unnecessary comments or re-hashing of all too familiar bio information, just Dean, and some really interesting and insightful comments from his longtime director Greg Garrison. I may be biased, but I fail to see how anyone can NOT like Dean Martin after watching this tape. The man was a true original, and yes: a genius. Qualities rarely seen in this day and age of Show business. Anyone who thinks Dean "didn't care" should listen to his beautiful rendition of "I'm In The Mood For Love" or the honest "Pennies From Heaven", I love Sinatra too, but he could not have done these any better. It is a delight to watch how effortlessly he breezes through songs like "Somewhere There's a Someone" and "Houston" playing off of the energy generated by the audience and crew offstage, and to hear they way he blends his voice with Peggy Lee and Petula Clark; you'd think that they had been working together for years and years, and not just practiced for one afternoon!!
The tape also contains a few clips of Dean appearing on the Colgate Comedy Hour, singing some of his greatest earlier hits.
So run, don't walk, to your computers and buy this one! And don't buy just one, buy two or three copies; let's get those sales waaay up there, and maybe we'll see more of these fantastic performances (taken mostly from "The Dean Martin show") in the near future.
And if this tape/DVD only wets your appetite, you should check out Lee Hale's great book "Backstage at the Dean Martin Show". Loaded with pictures (color and b/w) and year-by-year anecdotes, it's the perfect companion to this brilliant tape.
Movie Review: Martin DVD a Golden piece of Nostalga!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you loved Dean Martin's 60s TV series, "That's Amoré" will bring back many fond memories! Culled from musical numbers performed each week (with a few vintage B&W numbers from earlier TV appearances added to the mix), Dino shows the easy grace, unique phrasing, and good-natured humor that made his vocals so special.
The songs are a mix of his personal hits and old standards, which fit his effortless style perfectly. Many are 'opening' numbers from the show, with Dino jogging down a flight of steps, then laughingly punctuating the music by bouncing along with the rhythm. In contrast are his 'featured' songs from the show, which he performs leaning against Ken Lane's piano, or from a couch in his 'music room', often with a cigarette in hand. These achieve an intimacy rarely equalled, even today.
While the bulk of selections are solos, the DVD does feature duets with Petula Clark and Peggy Lee, two of his favorite guests. The chemistry during these tunes is palpable, even if Dino relies heavily on cue cards for the lyrics, and it's easy to see why so many women found him irresistable!
My only quibble, and it is a minor one, is producer Greg Garrison, frequently appearing to 'introduce' numbers, and reminisce. The songs certainly need no introductions...but Garrison's devotion to his star is so sweet and sincere that you can't really complain, much...
All in all, "That's Amoré" is a treat, and will have you itching to see a collection of the ENTIRE programs the songs were 'lifted' from!
Dino would have loved it!
Movie Review: Absolutely Essential - for Dino's Fans and Others Too!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This first class, impeccably produced collection of some of Dean Martin's vocal performances from his early years on "The Dean Martin Show," is ESSENTIAL viewing/listening for his devoted fans (me among them). What's remarkable here, beyond the warm and intelligent commentary by his friend and producer, Greg Garrison, are the quality of the performances - ranging from the comic (singing his country hit, "Houston," and pretending to play the harmonica) to the sublime (an absolutely beautiful rendition of "You Made Me Love You"). There are also a couple of numbers from the "old Dean," from the Martin and Lewis days, when he was more the straight man, heroic, dashing figure, than the more comedic Dino that emerged after his split from Jerry Lewis. His duets here with Petula Clark and Peggy Lee are standouts - not only beautifully sung, but warm and funny, and improvisational. Dean's gift was that he sang so well, but look so relaxed, seemed so happy and comfortable, and had great rapport with his audience and guests. He was the genuine article - and really missed. Check out some wonderful performances - and let's get going on the NEXT edition. This terrific DVD only leaves you wanting more! You were the best, Dino!!Movie Review: Keep It Coming
Summary: 5 Stars
This disc is fabulous. It's more than just a collection of performances.. but also includes reflections of Dean Martin by his friend and TV producer.. the late Greg Garrison.
Unfortunately it seems the only way we'll see any more performances from Dean's NBC television show.. is to purchase the Dean Martin Variety DVD's which we see advertised on TV. Both Garrison and Martin's estate own rights to the series.. and have insisted on butchering the shows in 20+ volumes of greatest hits packages.
My plea to them.. PLEASE, release all nine seasons of the DMS in season by season box sets, instead of chopping them up. True, many of the skits acts and performances on the show look dated and hokey by today's standards.. but I, and I'm sure many of Dean's fans would like to see the show, uncut and exactly how it aired on Thursday nights back in the 60's and 70's.. especially since the show has never run in syndication.. in the 30 years I've been around. Maybe include network promos and interviews as extras. I think it would be a fitting tribute to one of the most successful shows in NBC history!, especially considering the 40th anniversary of the series is coming up this September!
Movie Review: Could Always Make You Smile
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was a kid I always enjoyed the Dean Martin Show with all it good natured laughter. It was not alway the music that made it fun but just the easey going natural way of the man and how he got us to laugh. He seem to make me laugh just out of his sheer personality. This dvd concentrates on the music and Dean had more than his share of hits. It goes from one song to the next with a touch of humor. I wish they would release his whole show and not just the songs. Because his show were always so much fun. I still remenber the show with Sinatra during the Christmas season; those guys seem to be having so much fun you just did not want them to stop. I miss those show's. They were great pick me ups. If they start releasing these show's I fell they should have a couple togehter. For a fan one hour is not enuff. Not only Dean but I remenber some of Jackie Gleason comedy hours that could really make you laugh. For some reason we do not have to many variety show's. When you see all the T V channels you have to wonder why. Perhaps they do not have the entertainers with the charisma that these guy's had but I sure wish they give it a try.