The Complete Master Works 2
by Jeremy Konner, Wayne Isham
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Actor: Tenacious DDirector: Jeremy Konner, Wayne Isham
Brand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 160 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony
Movie Reviews of The Complete Master Works 2
Movie Review: Two Words: Michael Keaton
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe no one has really mentioned "Time Fixers" in their review.
"Time Fixers" is one of the Tenacious D short films found on disc 2. And I'd say it's more funny than any of the shorts offered on the first Master Works.
Basically, it's an episode of a fictional television series, where Jack and Kyle are regularly summoned by Michael Keaton (who makes a hilarious cameo via Cutless Supreme video monitor) to fix the problems created by the Time Goblin (played by Lee). The D must go back in time to make sure that Abe Lincoln gets shot during the Ford Theatre play.
Hilarious, to say the least. Probably my favorite part of the whole set.
As for the rest of it...
Wow. Just wow. I can honestly say I like this set twice as much as the first. The new concert blows the old one out of the water. It begins on a stage designed to look like Kyle's apartment. The D play some acoustic hits, with Lee joining in on occasion. Suddenly, an electrical malfunction kills the greatest band of all time, sending them to Hell where they meet Colonel Sanders, Charlie Chaplin, and the Anti-Christ. Together, they form the Fellowship of the D, a full band that rocks for the remainder of the set.
This concert has it all. Video interludes, awesome props and costumes, even special effects. It's almost like watching a big-budget Broadway musical. I, for one, loved it.
The second disc is where the real gold is. The documentary contained within is simply perfect. Never before have I seen such an entertaining yet down-to-earth, honest portrayal of a band. You get to see The D during every stage of the tour, from conceptual designing to the aftermath. You see their families, their fights, their backstage worries. And none of it seems whiny or preachy. It's insightful and kind of sad at times, but I could feel nothing but respect for the guys once the whole thing was finished. Most celebrities are too afraid to show that much of themselves, especially when their success relies on comedy, not reality.
Anyway, I could talk for days about how great this set is. Buy it if you haven't already. It may not be filled with as much funny goodness as its predecessor, but I'd say it's way more interesting and a much better representation of who The D are as a band.
5 billion stars.
Summary of The Complete Master Works 2
Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/04/2008