The Cure - Trilogy
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Movie Reviews of The Cure - Trilogy
Movie Review: A concert video that works
Summary: 5 Stars
Concert videos are difficult to pull off, but this one works quite well. The concept of playing three entire albums in a concert setting is somewhat unique and affords fans the opportunity to see and hear songs that they may not otherwise enjoy on the usual "album selling" tour. The performances on this DVD make it evident that the Cure is still a viable and creative band. We are privy to front row seats, backstage passes, and great sweeping views of the scenery that makes up the atmosphere of a live Cure concert. The recording is top notch. If you have a good sound system, this may become your favorite concert DVD. Most enjoyable, for me, was their amazing performance of "Disintegration." I've always wondered how they would pull that off live, but have never seen it until now. I think this would be a great video for Cure fans and neophytes alike. It definitely whets the appetite for the next Cure tour.
Movie Review: The Cure for the common Top 40 schlock
Summary: 5 Stars
An ok kiddie, this one is not for those not in the know. If you don't own at least a 5.1 surround sound system, you WILL NOT enjoy this top-notch performance to it's fullest potential. If you haven't "experienced" The Cure live, this is an excellent chance to do so. The Pornography set can take us to some dark places, but that's not always a bad thing. Uncle Robert is there to walk us through the scary "Siamese Twins" and lead us past that frightening image of "The Figurehead" and we can trust him right? But wait, there's more. You also get an electrifying performance of what is in many people consider the bands peak on the "Disintegration" set. Unfortunately, I partied out a bit too much and missed the Bloodflowers set. However, based on the two sets on the first DVD, I am looking forward to it. Turn on, tune in, and drop out.Timothy Leary-From Beyond
Movie Review: The Cure - Trilogy DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I have waited for quite a while for the Cure to put out another video with "A Strange Day", my all time favorite Cure song. I loved the version on Live in Orange. The version on the DVD is not as edgy, but great none the less.This DVD is awesome. I have been a Cure fan for 20 years now and have liked or loved all of the releases. I even liked Robert Smith side project-Blue Sunshine.....
The music sounds great and I cannot get enough of it. My only regret is not seeing them live myself, but this is as close as I would guess it would be.
"Pornography", "Disentegration" and "Bloodflowers" are definitely a trilogy of albums and make a great flow for the time difference in release dates. A true Cure fan will not be disappointed. Would like to see this released as a CD.
Movie Review: Impressive and unique
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, how many bands have such a respect for their audience? All those thousands of people showing up every night of their tours in black get the love back with this gift from Robert Smith and the band, recorded long after they were supposed to have called it quits. There are rough parts early - let's forget about Short Term Effect, apparently they had never played it live, for good reason, and there are a few misses on other songs they hardly ever play live - but for the most part they are faithful to the material and on target. Maybe only Cure fans will get this, but so what? To the Cure crowd, something like this is equivalent to the Beatles rising from the dead and playing Sargent Pepper note for note. Even to the casual fan this is welcome stuff. "k'you".
Movie Review: It IS perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
There is ONE reason this is DVD is perfect. It is the ONLY time you will ever hear these three albums played back-to-back-to-back live at the same time. Live performances tend to have mess-ups... oh well. This is an absolutely awe-inspiring collection of music. Pornography is brilliant, with its horrific/nightmarish visuals & sounds. Disintegration is beautiful, showcasing the bands use of mid-80's keyboard effects. And Bloodflowers, the true surprise. A fantastic realization of a great Cure album. This is truly the more guitar driven of the 3, but you can really feel Robert Smith during this set... incredible. If that wasn't enough, the performance of "The Kiss" as an encore is, alone, almost worth the price of the DVD. This is ESSENTIAL for any true Cure fan.