The Grateful Dead Movie
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Movie Reviews of The Grateful Dead Movie
Movie Review: 5 stars for the second DVD...
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one movie that has aged, and not that well. It was great when it came out (I remember seeing it just after the premiere at the Ziegfield in NYC), but looking at it some 30 years later, it just doesn't stand up to the test of time.
The October 74 run was great, and Deadheads thought it was the last. The film was meant to immortalize the band, and did so. However, Jerry's editing, which puts too much focus on the scene to the detriment of the music, turns the movie into a documentary, rather than a concert film.
But, disc 2 is the real saver. With about 90 minutes of great tunes - and only music - including The Other One, Dark Star, China/Rider, and a great Sugaree, this may be one of the best filmed records of the Dead. Get it for disc 2.
Movie Review: 'Bout Damn Time!!
Summary: 4 Stars
The Grateful Dead Movie. Ah yes, released in 1977 which had their 1974 "farewell" concert at the late great Winterland arena in San Fransisco. This was many people's intro to the dead and I'm glad it is finally being released on DVD. Now, if only the complete uncut in entirety series of Beavis and Butthead could be released on DVD. The Grateful Dead Rules. That's all I got to say about that. Jerry Garcia
1942-1995 Rest in Peace
Movie Review: An Insight into Ingenuity
Summary: 4 Stars
Let's see, kickin set list with fan favorites and some beautiful extended jams? check. Wall of sound? check. Interviews with the band and some colorful dead heads? check. Behind the scenes footage? check. The most moving rendition of Morning Dew ever captured on tape? check.
The bottom line: You will not be dissapointed, this one has it all!
Movie Review: Wow flashback
Summary: 4 Stars
To me this was when the dead were in there prime at winterland san francisco.This was bill grahams favorite band. The shows were filmed just before the band took a two year break.I have fond memories of hanging out at winterland and expanding my mind Thank you billMovie Review: snapshot in time
Summary: 3 Stars
I do not mean to offend fans who enjoy this film, it does reflect the Dead at the time of filming and for many that is all they know. The concerts filmed were just before a lenghty hiatus for the band, with good reason. A review based solely on the DVD should he higher than 3 stars, however I am unable to review the DVD without reviewing the band/music/performances. The DVD is definitely a fun viewing with nice extras on the second disc and I do not mean to discourage it's purchase. The Dead at this point in time however have little in common with the Grateful Dead of Fillmore/Pigpen times. As long as this is understood by viewers go for it. For the real McCoy just listen to Anthem, Live Dead, Bears Choice, or anything before Pigpen left us. By the way, the new RHINO HDCD releases of the Warner catalog are fantastic. So enjoy the DVD but it would be a shame if this became the definitive Grateful Dead legacy.