Movie Reviews for Genesis: When In Rome Live 2007

Genesis: When In Rome Live 2007

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Movie Reviews of Genesis: When In Rome Live 2007

Movie Review: only for the old fans
Summary: 5 Stars

First words of advice after you get this DVD: watch the documentary first. I had read some reviews talking about Phil's lower keys and how this tour was just one big money grab. Wasn't sure what do expect but was somewhat prepared to be dissappointed. So i pick up the dvd and not sure why but played the documentary first. It is not an understatement to say my understanding of the band changed completely. I come from an era where rock stars had way more aura about them, and and Genesis was at the top of that list. If you're of certain age you remember a day before high def TV, home theatre, and xbox, where a bong and a couple of decent speakers and a great album was an escape the is really impossible to put into words today. Genesis, for me and alot of others was at the top of the list for producing album after album of great music

I have to confess this is my first review of anything on amazon, and i have read many reviews of this band and others where they all carry a similar theme, "this band is the greatest of all time, they walk on water, phil collins era doesnt hold a candle to gabriel, bla,bla,bla."

Frankly, I don't care if you hate , like, or love Genesis. What i took away from the dvd was (again back to the documentary) that this was a band that despite all their success, all their money, and all their accollades, was really struggling to get it together for this tour. The pedestals i put them on all those years ago dissolved as I watched these 3 blokes sweat the Challenges, like Phil's vocal shortcomings(minimal as it turns out) and more than anything else, dealing with getting old.(how can I not relate?). By the time the documentary was over, i was nervous as hell for them, because i feel i for the first time got to know them. i guess what I'm trying to say is that while I always expected(and got) a great show from these guys, This time, I was truly rooting for them to pull it off now.

Every old Genesis fan hopes for as many "old" songs as possible in any concert they give. The boys did not disappoint here.I found myself thinking of old friends and the good times we shared when we were young and didn't have mortgages and 401k's to worry about and music was so front and center in our lives. One of the things that struck me most of all was shots of the people in the audience singing along to the songs. there was a time when almost all my friends knew all the lyrics to all their songs.I've fallen out of touch with all of them, but hope they get a chance to take "take a little trip back" and watch the boys close it out in style.

Way to go guys-thanks for the all the great music through all the years.

Movie Review: Genesis still Knows the Walk
Summary: 5 Stars

I have been looking around for this DVD for few weeks, but I found it's overpriced at most websites or unavailable. After some investigating, I found that its some kind of Wal-Mart exclusive and the sites and stores offering it, like here and Best Buy are offering the product through back channels at an inflated price. So today I took a road trip top Wally World and picked up a copy for the regular price about twenty clams. Now on to the content, packaging and concert itself.

Very nice special 3 set DVD with a beautiful photo book and one of the DVD's is a documentary. I have to say Genesis always had great packaging for their products. This package screams quality. So I figured the concert sounds and camera work would be quality also. I was not disappointed; the sound track had DTS,DD 5.1 as well as 2.0 and has selection of languages. The set list is impressive, if missing some of the older stuff they shy away from. Every track has an icon that comes up at the start of it, which allows you to access extra content. Great sound, very clear DTS is the best track if you have a Theater that can accommodate it. The others tracks are fine though. The camera work is perfect and shows all players evenly. Genesis is in top form for this show, Phil sounds still young and hits all the notes well. Everyone else is spot on. I have to admit to being a Peter Gabriel snob. I found PG era to be amazing, even so I was impressed here. This is modern era Genesis at it's best, even all these years later.

Any Genesis fan should pick this set up, its well worth it, if you can find it at the normal price. I'm glad I made the trip to get it. I know you will be too. I won't bore you with the set list you can just look up here or elsewhere. I will say if your a Genesis fan at all this might be the last great DVD they release. Don't miss it.

Movie Review: Genesis when In Rome
Summary: 5 Stars

Very Solid Performance, Any Genesis Fan Would Love. Great Extras Too! I Watched The Concert One Night, Then Next Night The Extras, Then Following Night The Concert Again, Only Too Bad It Took So Long For Phil Collins To Embrace Genesis And Get Over It Having To Be "The Phill Collns Show." But Finally A Definitive Genesis Concert, Only Wished ABACAB Was Included! Great Show Boys!

Movie Review: The Best DVD of Genesis
Summary: 5 Stars

This is defenetly one of the best DVD concert that I own. The quality of image and sound are superb. The stage that Genesis prepared for this show will blow you away and the set lis is very well chosen. The only thing that is missing is Gabriel.