Standing In The Shadows of Motown
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Movie Reviews of Standing In The Shadows of Motown
Movie Review: Motown disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I was looking forward to seeing the actual footage of the singers. I do appreciate the story of the fellows behind the artists but still, I think the video would have been more enjoyable had they included the actual singers.Movie Review: FANTASTIC!
Summary: 5 Stars
I rented this from Blockbuster,and immediately bought it. It's sooooo good and informative, I can't describe it. I loaned it to someone who stayed up until 2:00 a.m. to see the whole thing. There are absolutely great live performances from: the late Gerald Levert, (His "Shotgun" is outstanding) Me'shell Indegeocello (sp.)(who sexes up "You Really Got A Hold On Me"), Bootsy Collins, ("Cool Jerk"). Joan Osborne does a great ("What Becomes of the Broken Hearted") and Ben Harper all sing 2 songs. (The only performance I HATED was Ben Harper's "Heard it through the Grapevine"). Chaka Khan, Montell Jordan & Tom Scott also appear. The remaining "Funk Brothers" musicians who played behind the Motown groups,tell funny stories about each other, how they met, Berry Gordy and the label's performers. They even go to "Hitsville" where it all started. There are reinactments, and old photos. It's so good I've seen it at least six times. You will almost cry at the finale when they introduce everyone, even the musicians that have passed away. Their photos are on stage with the remaining members. There is a second disc of extras that I have yet to finish, but the movie itself is wonderful. I've watched it with Black and White people, young and old, and everyone loves it. Go get it. Now.Movie Review: I never really liked Motown...
Summary: 5 Stars
...and the Motown sound. I saw it as a saccharine, watered-down parody of Soul for mass consumption.
This DVD changed all that for me.
The story of the Funk Brothers and their different personalities --personal and musical-- was fascinating and a revelation. The music is top-notch and the modern vocalists they got for this film and for the excellent soundtrack --buy it, even if you think you don't like the Motown sound-- bring out the magic of those famous tunes I dismissed at an earlier age.
Maybe the current crop of singers have more soul or more influences to draw on than the originals artists, or maybe the engineers/producers sucked some of the guts out of the original tracks... I don't know, but these songs sound great!
What is more or less the same is the line-up of the Funk Brothers, finally getting a very small measure of the recognition they deserve.
The filmmakers and the the artists featured in this film turned me from detractor to a fan of the Motown sound. I can't give a better review than that.
If you like music documentaries and you haven't seen this one, you're missing one of the best!
Movie Review: Standing In The Shadows of Motown
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent documentary brings to light the artists behind the music that was the "Motown Sound".Movie Review: Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Summary: 5 Stars
Best DVD in my collection. By far. After watching it I ordered 3 more to give to friends and I may buy more. It's amazing to find all that music behind the Motown hits was played by the group of guys.. and now I know who they are.