Tommy
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Movie Reviews of Tommy
Movie Review: Maniacle
Summary: 5 Stars
The Who's epic rock opera is brought to life in complete sight and sound for the first time in this 1975 Ken Russel Film. And it is amazing. the first time I saw it my emotions and opinions were torn apart. I have seen it several times since then and each time it get's better. The film works as both a steady storyline and a sort of anthology of events in Tommy's life. It strays from the original album in a few ways but most of the lyrics are intact. Anne Margaret's voice is perfect for her character, Tommy's mother, however, like Oliver Reed's character of the father, it also strays a bit from the original. This does not impair the film at all however, Tommy is still a camp as Hell parady of everything in modern society from organized and independant relion to. . . Pinball. And yes, I am the biggest Tommy fan alive, I own all six versions of the opera.Movie Review: WHO Fans are WAY Too Hard on this Film!
Summary: 5 Stars
I Think this is one of the Best Films I've ever Seen. I've watched it More times than I care to admit, because I see something different in it every signal time. That's just one of the things that makes this such a Great Film... it keeps You Thinking. If You look over the people who gave this Film a bad review, it's most likely from a "WHO" Fan and they're basing their review on what THEY wanted the Film to be or Think it should have been. They're comparing this Version to the Original Concept album from 1969, which I believe is Totally Unfair. It You were like Me, and saw this Movie without the prejudice of being a WHO Fan, than You would Judge the Film on it's Own Merits. If You're a WHO Fan first, than go back and Listen to the 69 Version.. You KNOW that it was Purposely Left Open for Interpretation.... So give Ken Russell a Break.Movie Review: More Deep and Thought Out Then it Looks
Summary: 5 Stars
The Who is my favorite band of all time. I started listening to them at a very early age, and im still quite young. Their music rocks, is totally awesome and totally punk.
When I heard they had some rock operas, They were a must see for me.
When I seen it for the first time, It appeared kind of strange. Hmmm, His father is killed, Then goes deaf, dumb and blind, Then He Becomes a Pinball Wizard and they become rich . . . a very strange concept eh?
Well, It's quite genius. It represents many things. I think, ( even though It may not be true) that it represents overcoming terrible events and rising to the top. Even though you repeatedly get crushed and defeated, always focus on the greater things. It is quite a Good message. Very philosical and thought out.
Pete Townsend Is a Genius :)
Movie Review: Tommy and Messianic Tradition in the 20th Century
Summary: 5 Stars
Tommy is born into affluence but must indure great hardship in his youth. Deaf, dumb and blind, he somehow masters the world of pinball. Greed and desperation on the part of his mother brings him to brake through the mirror that is his disability, and the realization that he is special beyond pinball. A cult grows around him starting with Sally Simpson ( and she is the first casualty). Unlike Christ, the disciples and apostles have only currency on their minds until they realize that the souveneirs and posters aren't enough to save them. Rather than be crucified, he is denounced but finds redemption in the denial of his followers. Great film. I would recomend also Jesus Christ Superstar and the CD Kansas Greatest Hits which when listened to in order seems to portray the life of Christ.Movie Review: I Love The Who!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a Who fan this is your movie.Lead singer Roger
Daltry plays the role of Tommy.He is a deaf,dumb,blind kid who
becomes a pinball whiz.You also have the appearance of some very
talented musical artists.You of course have Elton John performing
the song "Tommy".You also have noted artist Eric Clapton in the
movie.Peter Townsend singing "I'm Free".Sexy bombshell Ann
Margaret plays the role of Tommy's mother.You also have Oliver Reed playing a role in this movie.The main attraction of this movie is the outstanding music.The Rock Opera "Tommy" is played
to the hilt in this movie.The writing skills of Peter Townsend
are displayed in this movie.