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Summary: Where's the DVD?
Review: This is the BEST film ever made about rock'n'roll and it deserves to be on DVD. Apart from a marvelous historical record of a great concert, the film moves wonderfully. The music speaks for itself- it doesn't get much better than the Band. The sound(whether or not some was recorded post filming) is first rate. Scorsese and his crew not only captured magic, but worked filmmaking magic as well. How can "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" not be issued in full digital glory? DVD! DVD! DVD!
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Summary: Greatest Concert Film Ever
Review: Simply incredible! Take America's best film-maker, the greatest group of musicians ever assembled on a single stage, the cream of Hollywood's camera talent (Zsigmond, Kovacs, Chapman) and you're left with a wonderful document of an historic event.What more could one possibly want? Oh yes! A DVD release - please!
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Summary: "Big time Bill, Big time, Big time" - Ronnie Hawkins
Review: I anxiously await the release of this movie on DVD, particularly if there is lost footage available for the extras. Anything available Mr. Scorsese or Robertson? It's all the little things that really make this move great; Joni Mitchell's vocal coming in perfectly on que from backstage. Neil Young's "greatest pleasure of my life". Clapton losing his guitar strap and Robbie not missing a note jumping in for him. I could go on and on. Then of course there is The Band themselves. Musicians who have change my appreciation of all genres. Can you imagine any band today that could pull off Ragtime, Blues, Country, and as Levon would say "Rock and Roll" in one performance? As you watch, keep an eye on the folks backstage in the wings. They all knew they were watching an historical event and didn't want to miss a moment. I have watched this classic so many times the tape is worn out. RIP Rick Danko - your voice will be missed.
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Summary: It started it all....
Review: Rest in Peace Rick Danko. Get the jam with Richard going and let the music continue to flow. The Last Waltz is a very special film for me, I first saw it on Showtime in 1979-80 and it changed me. From then on I stopped listening to the radio as I found the music that stirred my soul. The concerts endless stream of some of the greatest musicians in history offers a full course for any fan. I anxiously await a DVD release with Scorsese at the helm.
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Summary: A Thanksgiving Tradition
Review: Christmas has "It's A Wonderful Life", Halloween has Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin, and it seems as if media suits are intent on pushing "Home Alone" as THE Thanksgiving movie. Faggetaboudit:"The Last Waltz" gets my vote. Not just because the concert occurred at Thanksgiving -- that a collection of true musical talent gathered in one place for one concert, then was recorded for posteriety so flawlessly is truly something to be thankful for. Such a concert, in such a perfect small venue, would be impossible today. Van Morrison's herky-jerky dancing, Dr. John's mirrored tux, Rick Danko's stunning version of "It Makes No Difference", the best live version of Neil Young's "Helpless" ever recorded, Bob Dylan, Clapton, Joni Mitchell, The Hawk, Muddy Waters -- UNBELIEVABLE movie. But it really needs the full DVD treatment. I hope Scorcese personally supervises a DVD version soon. If you love great, moving rock music, BUY THIS VIDEO BEFORE IT'S GONE.
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Summary: The Last Waltz
Review: I am not a big fan of live rock music. To me the studio track always sounds better. The exception is The Last Waltz by the Band. The songs sound better than the studio tracks, and artist that perform with them is second to none. If you like the music of one of the greatist rock bands in the history of rock & roll then you need this movie.
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Summary: 10 Stars for Last Waltz, If I Had My Way!
Review: I watched the video in my late teens, and was just blown away, from the sportscar tempo of "Shape I'm In" to the beautiful harmony of the Staple Singers (Reader from Findlay, Ohio, you said everything that I wanted to say about the Staples!). It is pure magic, about music from the heart, and intense performances from Beat poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti ("Loud Prayer") and Michael McClure. Now, an important question: WILL THIS MOVIE COME OUT ON DVD SOON?
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Summary: simply the best rock concert film ever made
Review: not only a great selection of the best musical artists of the last half-century, but the band at its live best. Their collaboration with the other artists is perfect and makes for some great musical moments not found elswhere, such as with Emmylou Harris...the Staple singers, Clapton and Robbie Robertson's guitar duel.....Levon Helm and Paul Butterfield on "mystery train", and band's back up for Niel Young, Van Morrison, etc. Classic performances by Dr. John and an elderly Muddy Waters (still with power to spare). Scorcese's interviews show the artists sincere feeling for their music, as well as his own. Outstanding juxtoposition of interviews and song performances, such as Levon Helms recounting of meeting Sonny Boy Williamson shortly before his death, followed by the rendition of "mysery train" The documentary rock concert film has been done.
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Summary: The whole film bursts with unpretentious excellence
Review: The Band aren't the greatest band in rock history but they're among the most admirable. There's never been a group drawn together with more genuine love for music. And they're the kind of people you just have to love--funny, understated, and staggeringly unselfish. This movie captures all of that as well as the wonderful music they created together and with friends who clearly love and look up to them. Martin Scorsese, a true master, has written a lovely letter to some of his favorite musicians with this immortal film.
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Summary: Best Filmed Concert Ever
Review: I saw this on cable years ago with a group of friends. We were all stunned by the music and the artists that were featured. It was one of the first videos I ever bought. And after seeing it many times, I see something new every time. Two things not touched on by other reviewers I have to comment on. The staged number with The Staple Singers is pure musical magic. Look at the eyes of the Staple sisters as they watch their Dad sing. Pure love is easy to see. And at the end of the number when the lead sister whispers "beautiful". If that doesn't raise the hair on your arms, or a chill down your spine, you need professional help. Lastly the thing that sets this apart from other concert films is that Scorsese has little if any shots of the audience. Directors take note! We're not interested in the audience, we can hear how they react, keep the focus on the performers! Many an award show on TV would be a lot better if this was followed. Anyways, great film, loved it all, highly recommended,
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