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Summary: Understand the Character
Review: After reading other reviews, I feel I have to explain this to many people who believe "Lord of the Dance" is strictly an ego trip for Michael Flatley. Look at the character he is portraying. The title alone explains this. The character needs to be ego-driven, better than all, and yes the camera should focus on his feet. Why would you want the video if you didn't want to see the dancing? If you don't like Michael Flately, go see Lord of the Dance on stage, he is no longer performing with the group. Otherwise, put down your swords and enjoy this video. He does a tremendous job, and like it or not, he portrays the character the way it was written. This isn't Riverdance, so why compare it. This is focused on a story, there are more colors and theatrics, and the dancers are allowed to show their enjoyment for what they do.
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Summary: Michael Flatley, Lord of the Dance VHS
Review: One more time Michael Flatley shows his great dancing abilities in this Irish dance performance along with the Irish dancers and the incredible music. But in my opinion, Riverdance continues being the No. 1. I have seen the three shows: Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flame and for me the best is Riverdance. Of course, in the three cases the dancing quality is remarkable, but the effect and the emotion experienced after seeing the performances resulted different. If you like tap dancing, Irish dancing or the Fine Arts performances, you have to see this video, it's brilliant, it's exciting, it's fantastic, it's GREAT!Also, I wish I were able to see Michael Flatley LIVE! because when the show presented here in Mexico we saw them with other starring dancers, very good as well, but we would like to see Mr. Flatley himself.
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Summary: audio quality
Review: The quality of the audio on this DVD is horrable. The VHS version has sound and volume quality 10 times greater then this DVD.
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Summary: Very good DVD
Review: I have always loved Irish dancing (...everything Irish actually...) and after seeing Riverdance I knew LOTD would be great. It was...and this DVD captures all of it. The music is great. And, of course, Flatley and his dance troupe do a WONDERFUL job.
The reason I give this four stars is because I found the camera work somewhat annoying on the DVD. As other reviewers have noted, the camera angle changes quite often and there are several slow motion effects that I would prefer not be in there. However, I have read many complaints about the sound quality of this DVD. I found it to be rather good. I don't have one of these super nice surround-sound systems (as I suspect most people don't...) so I can't comment on the quality of my 30th channel ;). I also don't see anything wrong with the lighting. I've watched the dvd no less than 100 times and the lighting quality looks great to me.
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Summary: Give me a break
Review: I almost didn't purchase the video due to the number of poor reviews and complaints about the production. I'm glad I chose to buy the show anyway. The Lord of the Dance is the single most awesome entertainment experience I have ever witnessed. I have seen the show on more than one occasion and I own the sound track, DVD and VHS versions of the show. All are amazing. Although no movie can match the excitement of any live show, I enjoyed them all immensely. This is NOT Riverdance (thank goodness) and there's a lot more to see. I did not find the different camera angles to be distracting in any way. They allowed for great perspective, in my opinion. Whether you 've seen it live or not, get the CD and the sound track. There won't be another show like this one for a long time!
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Summary: Enchanting, energetic fun for everyone!
Review: Michael Flatley truly is the Lord of the Dance (hereafter referred to as LOD). This show is much better than the original Riverdance. LOD is strictly focused on modern Irish dance, and the show plot is basically based on old Irish folklore involving the sweet Colleen and the tempting Gypsy trying to lure in Michael Flatley's character. There are several numbers that are performed without any music, and you will be amazed at how incredible the taps sound. Michael Flatley is as egotistical as they come, but he has reason to be! Once he is on stage, you won't want to focus on anyone else. His tapping is showcased in several numbers.
If you are trying to decide between LOD or Feet of Flames, here are differences. Personally, I like Feet of Flames better.
Feet of Flames (FOF) was filmed at Hyde Park in London. The stage and set are much bigger than shown on the LOD. In FOF, the music has been changed slightly and is more energetic. There are newer and more interesting looking costumes. Michael Flatley has a few more solos, including one where he is playing an instrument. Of course, his costumes are more flashy in FOF. I think FOF seems to flow better as the troupe is more experienced now.
My bottom line: you won't go wrong with either FOF or LOD, but if you had to choose one, I would pick Feet of Flames.
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Summary: Lord of the Prance.
Review: Huh????Why didn't they call it "Michael Flatley's 'Look at Me!' Show?"
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Summary: very sad
Review: you can tell that the show in dubling was great, exciting and beautiful, and you wished you were there, but watching this video just makes you wanna talk to those who made it. you want to see it so much....and you cant!!!!!!the only thing you see is the camera changing constantly and some feets....you dont see the beautiful dance and the whole experience from watching this dvd is DISAPOINTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!if you like the irish dance this dvd is unuseful......it is horrible and makes you very mad because you want to see it so much and can't and can't do anything about it either!!!!!dont buy it, waste of money and energy!
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Summary: Flatley is Fantastic!!
Review: I loved every minute of this beautifully put together DVD! I am Irish and loved watching the perfectly choreographed sequences. The music is wonderful. I saw the show live in Vegas but to see Michael is to really feel the show!
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Summary: WARNING: FYI
Review: Make SURE you read dowadiddi's review of this DVD from January 15, 2002 (on this site), as that reviewer tells it exactly how it is. I've got Feet of Flames on DVD also, and the quality of the sound and video on that is at LEAST four times as good as this poor excuse of a DVD. If you really enjoy this stuff -- and I do -- please don't waste your time and money on this particular DVD, but rather, go for the Feet of Flames instead, as it's FAR superior in every way... trust me! -- Roy
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