Iron Maiden: Flight 666
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Movie Reviews of Iron Maiden: Flight 666
Movie Review: Saw them twice on this tour -- this documentary captures the intensity
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Maiden at the LA Forum in February '08, their first US stop on this tour and also the setting for the Number of the Beast live footage. I also saw them on the summer '08 US tour, in Phoenix. Although my copy of Flight 666 is in the mail right now, I, too, saw it on VH1 Classic over the weekend, and can say that it captures the intensity and sound of the live performances (as much as can be, that is), and all the backstage and tour footage and interviews add to the experience. If you're interested in an amazing band of professional, mature musicians, and how they've stuck to their guns for over 30 years, 14 studio albums, and numerous tours, buy this.
It's no wonder that they can still blow away bands less than half their age: they're obviously clear on what's most important, which is writing music about which they are passionate, and delivering it to fans as best they can; there's no puking, bloated old rock star behavior here. I thought it was funny to see Lars Ulrich, who is younger than these guys, chattering backstage at the LA show, looking like a tired old drunk...add to that Kerry King of Slayer, also at that show, who looks like he swallowed the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man...and contrast them both with Dave Murray and Nicko McBrain playing golf, or Adrian Smith fishing, while on tour -- and still bringing the house down every night. All of these points come through clearly in the documentary, through footage of the band on and off stage, and interviews with them and their road crew. Another outstanding documentary by Sam Dunn.
Movie Review: Iron Maiden: Flight 666
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been an Iron Maiden fan since these songs first came out in the 80's; so nothing on this DVD is new to me, and that made me hesitate for a second or two before buying. This is a back stage pass, so to speak, of a monumental tour. I won't reprint the details of the tour but suffice it to say it is incredible.
What is truly amazing to me are the reactions of the fans in places like India and especially South America. One young man truly captures the power of music to an oppressed and very poor population. It must be an incredible feeling for the band to be a part of this. In other parts of the world, Iron Maiden is experiencing a "new awakening". More and more and younger and younger fans are just now starting to discover this terrific band. There is a great quote from Nicko McBrain were he says the band keeps getting older, but the kids in the front row keep getting younger!
The interviews with the band are not as much as what I was hoping for, but they are good enough; and it is easy to see how even the road crew loves this group. The sheer power of this band is immense, and it fills me with a warm fuzzy feeling to see that they are still playing just as loud as they used to do back in the late 70's and early 80's.
This DVD is well worth delving into. If you are a fan of Iron Maiden, then you are not reading this review anyway. If you are simply interested or a newcomer to Maiden, then, by all means, "Up the Irons" and buy.
Oh, did I mention there is an entire 2nd DVD with concert footage?
Movie Review: Powerful!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having had the privilege of seeing Maiden on this tour and also watching the movie on the one day it was released nationwide, I have to say it was just as good seeing it the second time. The heart of the movie is really after the stop in LA, when the band descends into South America. Nothing new about metal bands playing in Mexico, but the footage of the shows in Costa Rica, Columbia and beyond was phenomenal. You just get a huge appreciation for what we in the U.S. take for granted (like, great metal bands coming to an arena near you). To watch what kids in some countries have to go through to see a band in "the a** of the world", as one guy in Costa Rica put it, is simply unbelievable. The scene of the fans in Columbia, camping out for a week, being abused by the police and stripped of their food, really put things in perspective.
And here's the kicker: these kids are just so thankful that ANYONE would play in their respective countries, Maiden doesn't even have to work hard to put on a good show! But they do, and then some. These guys are absolute professionals, and while they are clearly enjoying the fruits of their labors from the past 2+ decades of performing, they really do seem to care about putting on a show that's worthy of the hard-earned dollars their fans paid to see them. I never tire of hearing them perform their "hits" and I will always see them when they come to town. This package set is definitely worth the money and these are great DVDs to toss in the DVD player while you're working out!
Movie Review: An amazing, tour-de-force DVD! Maiden is clockwork!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember seeing Iron Maiden and Judas Priest (talk about a great 'double bill'!) at The Palladium in NYC, back when Paul DiAnno was the vocalist (yes, i'm a 'fossil' of 48, LOL!). Seeing the artwork on that first album (does anyone remember LP's?) and seeing them live pretty much convinced me that I would probably be an Iron Maiden fan for life! They were that good, and that original as the British invasion of metal spanned the globe (Saxon, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Maiden, etc.). To see them come this far, and be so widely loved and acclaimed worldwide is great. This DVD captures the essence and passion of their worldwide fan base, and shows how much of a 'renaissance man' Bruce truly is, given his many talents and varied interests. Of course, seeing a documentary (rockumentary) of Bruce pilot a Boeing 757 carrying his bandmates, crew, and equipment is awesome. There are many comical and lighthearted moments in this DVD as we observe Bruce and company handle the logistics of a major world tour. The other DVD consists of full songs (one song each) culled from each city of their world tour. The performances are passionate and tight, and the video and audio quality second to none. These guys are probably old enough to be grandparents, yet they still command the stage as if they were in their 20's! Get this double-DVD set. You won't regret it.Movie Review: Timeless...
Summary: 5 Stars
OMG I actually got TEARS during some parts of this, b/c it's so amazing to sit there at 35 years old thinking, "Man, here I am watching the same great band and listening to the same great songs, some of them from when I was like TWELVE(!) and still being touched by them in the same way". All these years later and I still get chills when the recitation portion of "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" concludes, and Steve's bouncy bass line kicks in. I'm getting chills just writing about it, actually. Maiden have been at the top of my list since I bought Live After Death after seeing it on Friday Night Concerts on MTV so very long ago, and there they remain. The concert performances presented here take you right back to that place again, replicating many exciting facets of the historic World Slavery Tour, mixing thm in with all of the other eras for a bombastic amalgamation of Maiden glory. Truly something special. The film is presented in the style of Sam Dunn's other masterpiece, "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey", and is every bit as captivating and exciting to watch. I can't say enough about this entire package. Maiden have not let me down even once in 25 years (yes, even through the "dark times" of the X-Factor and Virtual X), and this package is further testament to their commitment to quality.