The Last Waltz (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Last Waltz (Special Edition)
Movie Review: ONE WORD - AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
This film's music has had a lasting effect on me from when I first saw it with my father at the movie theater as a young teenager, through the time I could not wait to get back to the states from my summer vacation to listen to the LP again, to this day as I order the DVD.A few highlights; 1. Rick Danko's soulful and honest singing of "It Makes No Difference", "Stagefright" and many others. God bless his soul. 2. Levon Helm's "americana personified" singing on "The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down" and his perfect drumming. 3. Dylan's God-like presence and powerful performance. 4. Vann Morrison's deep and electrifying performance that raised the hair on my arms. 5. Neil Young's sincerity with a haunting behind the scenes Joni Mitchell singing "Helpless, Helpless". 6. Clapton showing his usual class by letting Robbie outduel him in their guitar solos. 7. Robbie Robertson's guitar on Van's song "Caravan" and many others. 8. Garth Hudson's unique keyboards and Richard Manuel's spirited piano and singing.
[Forget] the imperfections, this is a musical masterpiece, showcasing many of the greatest musical talents of the last 40 years. The Band are simply one of the greats of all time. John X. Condos
Movie Review: I wish I could give it 100 STARS it's that good.
Summary: 5 Stars
For anybody who is under the impression that this movie is a shame IS OUT OF THEIR MINDS!!.This is by far the best rock concert/documentary caught on film.Shot in 35mm which adds to the crispness and clarity that almost every other rock film lacks.I too am a HUGE BAND fan and I have read "WHEELS ON FIRE" by Levon Helm. I also saw them after Robbie had left and they were still great. But you have to admit the songs on the last two band albums were not as good as Robbies solo albums, musically and lyricly.Anyway,this DVD shows what a great band THE BAND really were. Every performance is wonderfull and there are so many moments were the music and the directing come together that give me goose bumps. Van's kicks in the air during "Caravan", Claptons solo at the end of the song" Further on up the road" are for sure highlights. But lets not forget about Garths great sax solo at the end of "it makes no difference" and Levons incredible singing through out the whole show. All members in the BAND should have be greatfull for Robbie. He put together a show for generations to come, so they could see what a REAL Rock n' Roll show is all about..passion.
Movie Review: The end of an era, captured beutifully!
Summary: 5 Stars
To paraphrase a song by The Band. "A hippie's dream..if I ever did see one". Filmed in 1976, The Last Waltz captures the end of an era beautifully. The lighting has a dream-like quality to it. I guess if our generation died and went to heaven, this would be the closest thing. It centers around The Band and their magnificent musicians (Robertson, Danko, Helm, Manuel and Hudson) plus great performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, the great Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris and more! The DVD also includes audio commentaries, behind the scenes features and great digital audio. After 1976, we were bombarded with disco, new wave, and punk leading us into the techno 80's. This film represents the music of the post-hippy late 60's and early 70's best. It is intelligent rock music performed by my some of the greatest names in rock history. This is one of the finest music films ever made. It comes across more like a movie than a concert and offers us a greater depth of understanding behind the personalities that dominated and influenced music during that period. Outstanding!Movie Review: I was lucky enough to see this at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles...
Summary: 5 Stars
when it 1st came out. This movie made a huge impact on my life. I was a sensitive teenager at the time, and the impact of the camera and the artists and the emotion conveyed while they performed, and Robbie so elegant and gorgeous with his red scarf, and Joni in her flowing hippie skirt with her angelic voice, and the Staples Singers with their hearts and souls and Pops Staples so gentle and humble., and Van Morrison and Neil Young and Neil Diamond, Muddy Waters, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan! Come on people, the top musicians and artists of the day in a stunningly beautiful documentary, what are you all waiting for! This IS the movie for those of us who appreciate true art, who don't think music is to be used as a path towards fame ( so sad for today's kids, really, American Idol!? Manufactured pop singers?! OK OK Generation gap but I do feel so lucky to have my most memorable musical experiences from the 70;s...) This is a wonderful movie, and the stories told by Raconteur Robbie and charming, boyish Rick (may he rest in peace) add to the overall specialness of this stirring true piece of art.Movie Review: The Last Waltz - The Beginning of the end
Summary: 5 Stars
The Last Waltz-the final concert The Band ever performed completley together. Words cannot describe this motion picture. The Band was a group of so many talented musicians that are more than just that. Composers-poets-teachers-by choosing to be musicians is just the icing on the cake. Robbie Robertson's emotional attachment to his fellow band members is so evident in the picture. The fall of Richard Manuel, you can almost read the future in his eyes during the interviews in the movie. To see the compassion and the respect from all of the other friends and musicians that play with The Band in this movie. Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, who was a very close friend of The Band's Rick Danko, all perform in the film, and it is so evident the respect and friendship they have all shared with each other. The fact that this band held a formal dinner, an actual waltz, and then a 6 hour concert as finale for their fans is tremendous in itself. A must see for music fans of all ages. This film shows you what it was like to be on the road as a group, and live that lifestyle for over 16 years.