Rating: 
Summary: I didn't even get to see the videos.
Review: And boy am I bitter. Were the makers of this documentary trying to make some profound statement about the differences between America and Europe? How long does it stay entertaining to know that most people haven't heard of Air? Could they not have injected the band members with drugs (stimulants, preferably) and given us something more interesting to watch than each of them staring blankly, in turn, into the camera for thirty seconds? Could they not PRETEND to have some entertaining quirks or know some interesting stories? Since Air is largely souped up easy listening, couldn't they have played some music in the background more than just one song at the beginning? All right, I'll admit, the scene where they walked through the hotel, knocked on their door, and walked inside was riveting [sic], but it didn't add to the "continuity". My fellow viewers (owners of the tape) decided to rewind before the credits finished, and I am left with the feeling of having squandered much more than an hour. This failed even from the "get to know more about them" angle; it revealed squat, and one could have read everything ever printed about them in the span of this ploy.
Rating:
Summary: I didn't even get to see the videos.
Review: And boy am I bitter. Were the makers of this documentary trying to make some profound statement about the differences between America and Europe? How long does it stay entertaining to know that most people haven't heard of Air? Could they not have injected the band members with drugs (stimulants, preferably) and given us something more interesting to watch than each of them staring blankly, in turn, into the camera for thirty seconds? Could they not PRETEND to have some entertaining quirks or know some interesting stories? Since Air is largely souped up easy listening, couldn't they have played some music in the background more than just one song at the beginning? All right, I'll admit, the scene where they walked through the hotel, knocked on their door, and walked inside was riveting [sic], but it didn't add to the "continuity". My fellow viewers (owners of the tape) decided to rewind before the credits finished, and I am left with the feeling of having squandered much more than an hour. This failed even from the "get to know more about them" angle; it revealed squat, and one could have read everything ever printed about them in the span of this ploy.
Rating: 
Summary: Well, I liked it!
Review: Don't matter what my reviewing-pals said (/wrote), I liked it much, it's cool for many moods: - Tired, just wanna have a relaxing, interesting hour in front of your TV. - Relaxed, if you like their sound, you'll like that little bit unprofessionell made video. - Drunken, have a laugh (or more) at those fancy people who where asked something on the street...However, my favourite is, was and always will be the 'All I Need'-video. This sweet girl is such... sweet! But that's not it, it's the whole video. For me it has a high grade of perfection. It's a small story about feelings, melody and rhythm and skating! Love it, have it!
Rating:
Summary: Well, I liked it!
Review: Don't matter what my reviewing-pals said (/wrote), I liked it much, it's cool for many moods: - Tired, just wanna have a relaxing, interesting hour in front of your TV. - Relaxed, if you like their sound, you'll like that little bit unprofessionell made video. - Drunken, have a laugh (or more) at those fancy people who where asked something on the street... However, my favourite is, was and always will be the 'All I Need'-video. This sweet girl is such... sweet! But that's not it, it's the whole video. For me it has a high grade of perfection. It's a small story about feelings, melody and rhythm and skating! Love it, have it!
Rating: 
Summary: Almost Boring
Review: I am a great fan of Air, but it's one thing to listen to their wonderful mellow grooves and another to plant yourself in front of a television or whatnot and watch a mostly black and white video about their 1998 tour. It is great, if you do not expect to be entertained continuously for an hour. I found most amusing was the interviews with people on the street in New York, London, and Paris with questions such as "Do you know Air?" "What is Music to you?" blah blah blah french accents blah blah blah. Buy it for the collection of Air videos at the end: Sexy Boy, Kelly Watch the Stars, All I Need, and Le Soleil Est Pres De Moi.
Rating: 
Summary: i thoroughly enjoyed it
Review: I love Air. I always have... and I always will. The reason this video doesn't "work" for some people is that it was not really made with American sensibilities in mind. In fact I think it kind of mocks Americans. It's like a French film, you may get bored, but that's because it's pretty straightforward, and there's no surprises. American's like action, etc., so that's exactly what we don't get (until the videos)... Guys, appreciate the video for Air, and it's commentary on us Americans.
Rating:
Summary: i thoroughly enjoyed it
Review: I love Air. I always have... and I always will. The reason this video doesn't "work" for some people is that it was not really made with American sensibilities in mind. In fact I think it kind of mocks Americans. It's like a French film, you may get bored, but that's because it's pretty straightforward, and there's no surprises. American's like action, etc., so that's exactly what we don't get (until the videos)... Guys, appreciate the video for Air, and it's commentary on us Americans.
Rating:
Summary: Boring, Snoring, Ignoring, and at times Annoying
Review: I purchased this DVD with high expectations of seeing the band perfoming Moon Safari live. While there is some footage of the live performance, its no where near what you'd expect. The title is correct, this is more of a documentary than about the band playing music. A little of the documentary style would have been fine, but when the entire DVD is full of people talking about how great the band is and, well, it just gets old. Like others, I would have much preferred to see the band performing live and less of the filler. I wanted to see how they were going to create the vocals, and what types of instruments they used.
The music videos on the DVD are the only reason I keep it. I prefer the remix of Kelly Watch the Stars on the DVD, its a bit different from the version on Moon Safari.
Rating: 
Summary: rubbish!
Review: I thought it was impossible to make a tour documentary that wasn't interesting to some degree, be it shot by profesionals or amateurs, this documentary goes out of its way to destroy that theory, what a disappointment, i can't believe they have the cheek to charge for it, you'd get a better deal off a used car salesman in a fur lined coat...the videos are good, but you can record them off the tv anyway so why bother...more francs in the hat for the two frogs...
Rating:
Summary: A wonderfully amusing documentary!
Review: If you have a sense of humor, are at least a mild fan of Air and aren't expecting to see a live concert, I think you will enjoy this video. This documentary gives a glimpse of what the band and their associates are like... I was totally surprised by this video. From listening to Air's music, you cannot really tell what lighthearted and unpretentious guys they are...
There is a lot of question and answer with many young fans, roadies and random people that is quite amusing. It's all in black and white. The end of the video features the hilarious Sexy Boy video, as well as three others, incl. a trailer for the film. I guess you either get it or you don't... you will see the band "eating, sleeping, waiting and playing" just as the title suggests.
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