Pink Floyd - The Wall

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Summary: Technically superb
Review: The Wall itself rates 5 stars but the DVD adds dimension and depth after years of viewing it on an old VHS. The only down side is the navigation tools are a tad slow to load but that is a minor gripe. The commentary is well done and not overly obtrusive to the film. It was very interesting to see both an old documentary and the new interviews done specifically for this dvd. Excellent work.

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Summary: A Genuine Piece Of Film Art
Review: 'Pink Floyd The Wall' succeeds in putting three different artforms together in a symbiotically beautiful way. Pink Floyd's spectacular music, Alan Paker's film, and Gerald Scarfe's animated drawing.

There are so many details and possible interpretations in this film that it is not enough to just watch it once. After ten times, you will still discover new aspects of this historical piece of art. And every single time you watch it, you will still be amazed.

It is simply unique. See it!

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: Thank you very much for the opportunity to express my oppinion about such a masterpiece, created first, by Pink Floyd (one of the finests Bands in the world), and by Alan Parker (a geniuos movie Directior). To understand the deepness of the story, about the Histtory itself, is very complicated. To put it in images (with the great music made by the Pink Floyd), requires of of great talent, and I think Mr. Parker is the ownwer of one greateast . The movie is not (I do understand why), what Hollywood film makers, should consider a "best seller" one. In stead, it is smart act of creativitity created by a communion of talents. WATCH -do not 'SEE'- the film. LISTEN - do not 'EAR'- to the marvelous music composed by these very fine musicians, and OPEN your mind... THINK!...

MAKE A REFLECTION about LOVE, betrayal,frustration, FRIENDSHIP, fascism, and, the nowadays so called GLOBALITATION (?). Remember WW II, and do your own desition about the future... where would you like your family and you to live in the future? Outside or inside The Wall...? Thank you very much again.

P. D. Sorry about my english.

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Summary: Short Review in Contrast to the Editorial
Review: I don't want to contribute a lengthy deconstruction of every aspect of the film, but I do want to make a few comments that I feel very important to add concerning The Wall. I would like to say that the editorial review of The Wall is absolutely incorrect regarding the conflict between Parker, Waters, and the animator. From the documentary footage it is very clear to see that it was very much a collaborative effort that Waters' felt did a very good job of putting his twisted yet meaningful thoughts into cinematic perspective. I found this DVD which included not only the classic film, but also wonderful commentary and documentary footage, to be an incredible success. This is a must for any Pink Floyd fans who are wanting to see a little bit inside the mystery of Roger Waters and into the mentality behind the creation of the album, The Wall.

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Summary: COMFORTABLY NUMB IN THE MELTDOWN
Review: Bob Geldof is superb here. All the more so because he is not an actor. This is a disturbing movie which gave all my friends nightmares after they saw it. I watched it because I was a fan of Geldof. I have never been the biggest Pink Floyd fan, although I can appreciate their body of work. The story of this film is intriguing. There is no dialogue... just a lot of disturbing cartoon footage among the story of a drugged out musician (Pink, played by Geldof). The film is a more musical and visual than it is a film of drama or words. For more insight you might consider reading Geldof's autobiography, the excellent Is That It? Otherwise just watch the film.

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Summary: A Mind-Bending Trip Into Madness.
Review: Director Alan Parker teams up with psychedelic supergroup Pink Floyd to paint a vivid tapestry of madness, paranoia, and self-destruction. It is the story of "Pink", a rock star mixing drugs, alcohol, sex, and a lost childhood into a miasma that so strangles, and overloads his brain as to warp reality itself. In the end, he has nowhere to turn but within: the most dangerous place of all. Nightmarish visual imagery, counterpointed by the music of one of history's finest bands, at the height of their compositional skill, drags the viewer through an experience unlike any other previously created for the cinema.

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Summary: Absolutely Brilliant, Deep, And Unforgettable....
Review: This movie is a masterpiece . the winner of the year 2000 DaViD award for DVD excellence goes to this groundbreaking work :::: if you weren't a Floyd fan, you will be after this,,,that is if you are into Rock music of-corse '''''' Indeed, a masterpiece.

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Summary: Good presentation but has flaws!
Review: The Wall is without a doubt one of Pink Floyd's most ambitious works. The movie however is not as good. The cartoonish animation is silly and the main character seems nothing more than a stoned out rock star who I didn't have much sympathy for. This is perhaps the one weakness of an otherwise great concept album. The DVD is loaded with nice features and has the typically excellent sound that Pink Floyd releases are known for. The appeal of The Wall is universal in that WE ALL put walls around ourselfs to hide our darkside and suffering so the movie certainly has its merits. Comming from a broken home myself the album has personal relevance to me which is why I purchased the movie. Some of the visuals compliment the music well while others fall short of expectations. Ultimately it's worth seeing and the DVD is worth buying. However, I can't help but wonder if they should waited a while before pursuing this project. Better technology, better directing, and a more defined script could have turned this into one of the most interesting movies of our time. If you like the album don't hesitate to check this out. However, like many great books and concept albums, the movie adaptations of them often fall short. This is no exception but at least the attempt was made and for that I will give credit to all who tried to make this a good movie which at times it is. However, this could have easily been made much better which is why it's appeal will always be limited to hardcore fans.

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Summary: Floyd's THE WALL Masterful, visually and musically
Review: First, where the hell do they pull these high ended reviewers out of? Honestly, how can some nose in the air 'professional' reviewer truly appreciate or begin to coprehend the masterpiece that THE WALL is for any Pink Floyd fan? Simple. They can't.

THE WALL truly is Floyd's greatest and best next to DARK SIDE on the shelf the best Rock n' Roll albums ever, and there are a few (But the Floyd certainly holds a lasting spot on it). The wonderful thing is that THE WALL can be interpreted in many different ways. Because of that, everything in the movie and album means something, from the smallest visual element, to the slightest musical hint. Floyd as well as the filmmakers of THE WALL have truly created a rock masterpiece. The story of Pink and his WALL applies to us all with its theme of hiding our pain by surrounding ourselves with a WALL built by our own two hands, blood, and pain.

Incidently, don't these reviewers who sit behind their desks in some office building in New York writing their almost academically correct and intellectually sound reviews of films such as THE WALL remind you of the JUDGE, or the PROSECUTOR? Just checking... For those new and old to Floyd, keep THE WALL close to your heart, pumping on your stereo, and rebuilding and demolishing itself FOREVER!

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Summary: Actually clarifies some of the album
Review: To enjoy this movie, you dont have to do a thing. To understand it's plot, it would be very helpful to buy the album first. This movie is not "the best" movie ever. It is hypnotic, and even provides better versions of some tracks (Mother, with it's music box and dread filled synth). My one complaint. While you will not notice this during the viewing, afterwards you will think of how cool the animation was, and how it stood above the live stuff. The live scenes almost never went as extreme as they could have. Sure, there was blood, rape, hate crimes, but this is not what I mean. I'm talking of Pink Floyd extreme. The animation showcased this wonderfully, and the "Empty Spaces" sequence is almost flawless, with it's famous hammer, screaming head, and who could forget the wall? A good movie, enjoyable, and gives much to think about. I just wish they had worked a little harder.