The Best of Riverdance
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Movie Reviews of The Best of Riverdance
Movie Review: A great collection for fans of the show!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was intrigued by Riverdance when it first came out more than ten years ago, but I've never seen the show live and in person. I have a VHS copy of the original show lying around and I love it! When I wanted to update my copy with a DVD version of the same thing, I was surprised to learn that one is not available (anyone know when it will be available?) So, I bought the best of DVD hoping for the best but not really expecting it ...well, I was pleasantly surprised. Now, I'm not familiar with all the different versions of the show or the principal dancers (Breandan de Gallai is GEORGOUS, though), but I enjoyed seeing the different lead dancers, the different costumes and backgrounds. A previous reviewer complained about the editing of the various shows and the commentary by Jean Butler, but these elements enhanced my enjoyement of the show. In fact, I want to buy all the different versions of the show and have a whole set of Riverdance because of this DVD. I also want to get out and actually SEE the show live (anyone know when Riverdance is coming to the state of Texas again?) So, I am very satisfied with this DVD. I would recommend this DVD to anyone who likes Riverdance and to anyone who wants to get a comprehensive overview of the different shows throughout the years.Movie Review: An Excellent Compilation of Performances!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As soon as I saw this DVD listed for sale I bought it. Of course, I had lingering doubts in my mind as to would it be better than the Live From Geneva Recording I already owned, or would it be horrible.
Well, the good news is, I thoroughly enjoy this DVD. It's a must-have for any fan of Riverdance.
One feature I particularily enjoy and am ecstatic about is Jean Butler's narration between scenes. Although I am an English teacher in the Bronx, I also teach a section on Music Appreciation where I try and slip in Riverdance during the dance unit. With Butler's narration they'll have an easier time understanding the story behind the dancing which is an added bonus.
One thing a viewer has to become accustomed to is the fact that during many of the pieces, they switch back and forth between 3-4 different performances. The cuts are seamless, the only thing that makes them noticable is that the older performances were filmed using older means, so when you go from the Geneva performance which is extremly crisp, to the original 1995 performance where there is less quality its distracting. Other than that its terrific and I highly reccomend this DVD to anyone interested in Irish Dance or Riverdance in particular!
Movie Review: Excellent Production-Live the Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
As long as Riverdance has played, a busy life limited exposure to the little I have heard and a quick glimpse of a clip. Each glimpse would instantly capture my attention but there was little chance I would get the full story. When I saw the DVD on Amazon, curiousity overwhelmed my wallet. GREAT GOOGILY MOOGILY, am I ever glad I bought "The Best of Riverdance". WOW! I just HAVE to get out more and will be excited to make the 700 mile round trip drive to see it in Atlanta-2008. Better late than never.
Some pan the video edits within the Riverdance story to highlight the different principal dancers, but I appreciated it and am captured by the stories of Ireland, the power of the dance, the costumes, the band and the choir; all excellent in a foot-stomping presentation that is candy for the eyes and ears.
And still I am torn ... I don't whether you should first watch the documentary or the show ... both are fascinating. Yeah, the producers are filthy rich. They should be. They 'risked it all' into an unknown, which stands a fair chance of touring until the end of Earth time, capturing new generations. Thank you, Ireland!!
Movie Review: Better than I expected.
Summary: 5 Stars
I probably won't be adding anything that hasn't already been said here, but I wanted to add another "*****" vote. If the day ever comes that the original "Riverdance" comes out on DVD, I'll absolutely buy it. In the meantime, this is a delightful, entertaining disc that will hold me over very nicely. There are some numbers on here featuring Michael Flatley -- more than I expected, actually. I rather liked a couple of the segments where the same number was featured from different shows with different dancers, jumping back and forth between them. Nice comparisons. The bonus features were very well done. I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I do, but I have no regrets whatsoever at having bought it.Movie Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very well done video. The only drawback is that sometimes the switching back and forth between different tour companies (with different star dancers) during a dance routine is a little bit irritating, but overall it doesn't take away from this amazing DVD. If you liked the original Riverdance VHS tape, with Jean Butler and Michael Flately, this is the closest you'll get to it on DVD (they've never released the original on DVD). Jean Butler narrates and introduces the different segments, which include her and Michael Flately, plus two other sets of male and female leads (Jean and another guy, and a different woman and man make up the third couple). Well worth your money if you like Riverdance.