Iron Maiden: Flight 666
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Movie Reviews of Iron Maiden: Flight 666
Movie Review: This band LOVES what they do and it shows
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say this band really knows how to put out quality DVDs for us fans. 'The Early Years' and 'Live After Death/The Early Years Pt. 2' are one of the best DVDs by a rock band ever released - even Kiss(another huge favorite of mine). Both DVDs have a ton of concert and documentary footage on 2 discs each as well as pictures, easter eggs, rare footage, etc. It's virtually impossible for any Maiden fan to be dissapointed. Although I would have to say getting through all the english accents is a challenge to my American ears. Thank God for closed-caption.
Now comes Flight 666. It is very high quality just like their previous DVDs. The thing that struck me the most after watching it was how much fun they have on tour and how much they love what they are doing and thats a fun thing to watch. Nicko McBrain is funny and good natured(as I'm sure Maiden fans already know) and is never seen in a bad mood or even a little tired anywhere on this documentary. The crew seem to enjoy what they do and flash hand signals and sign language to each other from across the stage in accordance to the lyrics of whatever song Bruce is singing while on stage. Its fun to see the band ham it up while on the plane going to a show('so much for sleeping' manager Rod Smallwood says), seeing the extreme hysteria of fans in every country(think BEATLEMANIA x10 is the best way I can describe it. Even the band is a little freaked at times and laughing over it). One fan is shown in tears and crossing his chest and looking to the sky thanking God that he is at a Maiden show and holding one of Nicko's drumsticks(it's a fairly long moment so we the viewer can realise his reaction) or signing hundreds and hundreds of photos while on the plane(and pushing each picture off the seat tray and seeing hundreds of the pictures in one big messy pile on the floor and Steve's son George collecting them or talking to Steve Harris' 4 kids or seeing what the band do on their days off(Nicko & Dave play golf, Adrian comically gets smacked in the forehead and gets his hat knocked off by a pro-tennis players fast serve causing the camera man to say 'thats in the movie!', etc). The concert segments are really good. Again, the band look like they are having the best time of their lives - not an easy thing to do I would think after nearly 30 years. I was surprised they didn't do 'Flight of Icarus' or 'Where Eagles Dare', 2 standout songs from the era of songs they are performing.
The packaging is great. Its the size of regular DVD case except that it is more like a hardback book with pages of a diary Bruce did for a rock magazine as well as pictures. The very back of the book-like package has the 2 DVDs one halfway over the other to save room but very safe from scratching.
Great band. Great DVD. If you like their past DVDs then this one is a no brainer. They are really good to their fans when it comes to home videos/dvds. BUY IT.
Movie Review: Life-affirming view through the eyes of a heavy metal band
Summary: 5 Stars
I recommend this movie even to people who don't like heavy metal. This is a film about six guys doing what they love, living outside the stereotypical debauched rockstar existence, and making millions of people quite happy with their rather gentle (for heavy metal) music.
Whether you like heavy metal, or even rock music, it's part of life. It's how teenagers learn about the world, among other things, since their parents are busy working and our cultural centers like churches and traditions are on the wane. If you had to pick a heavy metal band to respect, Iron Maiden is it, and this documentary tells us with gradual anecdotes why this is true.
Flying around the world in their own plane, piloted by their vocalist, the band attempt a mega-tour of 36 dates around the world, delighting audiences in Latin America, North America, Asia and Europe. Dunn and McFayden start their portrait of this band by showing us the typical rock star stuff: the thronging crowds, the complexity of setting up the stage, the giant amplifiers and security.
Having introduced us to the ostensible, they go deeper, into the personalities of the band and what they are as people. The answer is that they're fairly mild-mannered musicians who are thoroughly enjoying making music, touring the world, playing golf and scuba diving, and in some cases, bringing their families along. They don't seem to care at all about upholding the rock star image that negative propaganda like "Dethklok" hopes to make us see everywhere heavy metal is mentioned.
The point of this movie is that success isn't just about being money or being popular. It's about putting together songs people like with an image people find inspiring, and the origin of this mentality is in well-adjusted very normal people who simply love what they do and want to keep doing it. Whether the subject is lawyers, technical divers or rock stars, this subject brings calm to the mind as we all like hearing about success stories that involve the soul as well as the credit card.
In addition to this insight into the character of one of heavy metal's longest-running and most wide-selling bands, "Flight 666" offers us expertly-edited live shots of the band that include most of a dozen of their most emblematic and enduring songs. It's not quite a concert video, but there's a concert video hidden within it, in addition to scenes of the band recording, playing for personal enjoyment, and talking about music.
Not only would I let my kids see this, but I'd encourage them to see it -- this is a wholesome portrait of people who got to the top of the world by doing what they loved, doing it well, and not getting sidetracked into the politics of image. It's a great life-affirming documentary as a result.
Movie Review: "Flight 666" - Great DVD release !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am in no way associated with Iron Maiden, DVD retailers, or any of the like. I am a lifelong Iron Maiden fan going back to 1982, and I wanted to share my take on the new DVD release.
= "Flight 666: The Film," came out today, June 9th, and it is worth every penny of its purchase price. For anyone who saw Iron Maiden on The Somewhere Back in Time Tour, or has seen Maiden at any time in the past, I don't have to tell you how good of a show they put on, we all know, already. I wanted to just add my two cents about this DVD release, for anyone who was thinking about buying it, because not only is it an official Maiden release, it is also one hell of a bargain for what you get.
= Whether you get the "standard" issue, or the "deluxe" issue (only difference is the packaging, and you get an expanded booklet in the deluxe version) you get two discs. Disc 1 is "Flight 666 The Movie," and Disc 2 is the concert footage from the film in its entirety, city to city.
= All footage from both discs is shot in high def, so everything looks great, I can't imagine what this looks like on the BLU-RAY format, must be mindblowing. The sound mix is excellent, and each disc caters to various sound systems no matter how simple or how high end they are. Sound formats include Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, NTSC-PCM, and DTS. Personally I always like DTS, so I was pretty excited.
= As far as being a good bargain..... It is. I purchased this at Best Buy. They only had the "deluxe" edition which was listed at $16.99, but it's on sale for $11.99 !!!! It's less expensive than most audio cd's.
= As far as the content is concerned, well that is left up to the viewer. I thought the movie itself was pretty entertaining, a good mix of live footage, and documentary footage. The live concert disc is excellent because they go song to song, city to city, and you get to check out different Maiden fans, and venues from all over the world.
= As usual Iron Maiden delivers the goods with a class and integrity that most bands have never had, or lost a long time ago (ie. see Lars Ulrich in movie footage). Overall this is a quality DVD release, at a very fair price. It seems like Iron Maiden is always a step ahead of the game.
Movie Review: Up The Irons from The Universe
Summary: 5 Stars
Iron Maiden is what all rock and roll should be - stratosphere searing vocals, heart palpitating percussion work that can wake the dead, a bass guitar firing sonic bullets into your soul and three dragon fire breathing electric guitars that dance seamlessly together before one rises up to immolate you.
To this combustible brew you add thoughtfully crafted lyrics, musical honesty, the amazing respect & admiration the band mates have for each other, an unwavering desire to please their faithful fan base and you get three decades of unforgettable music and concert performances that make other "big name" bands look feeble and geriatric.
There are 2 DVDs in this set. The Film DVD takes you behind the scenes to get a sense of the band members between shows, the logistical challenges of the tour and touches the pulse of the, at times, rabid yet always faithful fan base. The music only DVD takes you through some of the best music Maiden has created throughout their long and highly prolific history. Both DVDs are outstanding.
You can go golfing with the amiable and life loving drummer Nikko McBrain, peak over the shoulders of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson as he pilots the 757 (dubbed Ed Force One) that carried the entire crew and concert gear from city to city, and meet word painter and bassist extraordinaire Steve Harris' wonderful children who accompany him on the tour.
The triple axmen - Dave Murray, Janick Gers and Adrian Smith share their thoughts about what Iron Maiden is truly about (The Music) and their respect and appreciation for what their co-leading guitarist brothers create and contribute to their layered and synergistic signature sound.
Or jump into the concert roller coaster (along with Costa Rican, Australian, Canadian, Argentinean, Japanese, Chilean, American fanatics) and experience again many of the best songs every created by Iron Maiden including: 2 Minutes to Midnight, Aces High, Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast and Power Slave. All 16 songs kick copious booty!
I could go on but it is simply much more effective and enjoyable if you buy this set. You won't be disappointed.
Movie Review: Best Way to See Current Line Up Perform Classic Tracks
Summary: 5 Stars
Iron Maiden has seen so many changes since Steve Harris first started the band, that its nice to see the current line up perform the tracks I remember from childhood. Watching this takes me back to a time when I was 14-years old, listening to Powerslave on a Sony Walkman.
What impresses me about Maiden, is that they can set aside the egos and bs and record albums and tour the world. I used to like Van Halen but they can't get it together like this. Also, this is the first time a rock/metal band has had their very own jet to travel in. Sure, some bands have used private planes in the past but nothing on this grand of a scale.
This is a great addition to your Iron Maiden DVD library.
You get the documentary of just what it take to create a plane to carry tons of music equipment and props and still have room for the band and the entire crew. It takes a lot of people working together to keep a band like Maiden up and running.
What really impressed me about watching this was the fan reaction was the same regardless of the country. You see screaming Japanese fans, fans in Alaska, LA, and Brazil, and the focus is on the energy that Maiden creates night and night at every gig. Not many bands can captured an audience like that over and over again. Some bands may get it right for one show and then have a few bad shows later on, but not Iron Maiden because of their focus and desire to make sure the fans have a good time at all costs.
The first DVD contains the film and the second contains 16-songs from the first Iron Maiden album to Fear of the Dark. The 2nd DVD shows you concert highlights from all the countries on the tour minus the flight times and jet lag. The jet lag had to be severe and its amazing to see the band members put out that much energy every night.
If you an Iron Maiden fan or into Metal, then watch Flight 666 and see a band in top form. You won't be disappointed with this.