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Summary: A great way to feel like you're on tour when you can't be.
Review: We all know that one of the best things about Phish is seeing them live. Currently this is not an option. Enter Bittersweet Motel, an in depth view of the band's outlook on the music and the scene. Seeing Bittersweet Motel on DVD made me wish that I had gone to see it in the theater. This is an absolutely incredible way to spend 84 minutes of your life (besides actually getting out to a show)! All from the comfort of your own easy chair. Kick back with some Sammy Smith's and some of your best buds and prepare to enjoy. Or maybe you'd like to dance....
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Summary: A must for Phish lovers
Review: There's really not much to say other than go out and get this video. The performances speak for themselves and the bonus songs and interviews at the end of the tape are a must see. From Trey's bartering for a .357 magnum to the band's self-review of their first set at the Great Went to Trey getting [angered] at Brad's (Phish's the tour manager) opinion of a particular set, it leaves the viewer wanting for more.
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Summary: Unprecedented Insight into the Band!!!
Review: If you're like me, and love Phish, then you probably still have no idea what the band members are like. This video serves as an insight into the bands head, and you see their reactions to bad reviews, Grateful Dead comparisons, and fans asking them for pictures and autographs. You see the making of popular songs, several full length concert performances, and a great setlist throughout. I was surprised that the members of the band weren't as nice as i thought they would be. Must have for Phishheads, for others, you should think about it first.
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Summary: A must for any music fan!
Review: I was lucky enough to see the film in the theatre. So, when I found out they were going to release it on DVD, I could hardly wait! Anyway, the film gives you a new perspective on the band (like Trey playing with a .357 Magnum). Speaking of Trey, he's pretty much the star of the film. More Trey scenes than anything else. I'm a gutar player, so it didn't bother me one bit. The live footage is absolutely fantastic! It's great to see professional footage of the band. Bootlegs are cool, but.............. I highly recomend this movie for long time phans, new ones, and even people who have never heard them before (yes, there are a few out there).
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Summary: cool old school documentarty about a great band
Review: If you are thinking about getting this DVD you have probably seen them live and know about the band. If you fall into this bucket, a review will have absolutely no impact on whether you buy it or not - so I'm going to try to stay away from bitching about Trey having too much screen time and question the song choices or why the director decided to present the movie way outside of it's chronological order..What I will discuss is the exceptional job that Todd Phillips did and how it appears as if he can and will be an important director in the future. He is able to take a somewhat easy subject and extract something more than can be done by listening to 100's of hours of their shows. He showcases a personal side of the band without deification, pulls off loads of canned "rocumentary" tricks with originality and uniqueness and achieves something on the level of Dylan's Don't Look Back - a rough cut personalized snapshot of a subject beyond what we personally know. There are always questions about what was left out and I would have liked more "additional materials" b/c by being a trader I want just about everything from the floor - but Phillips really pulls off a great achievement and documents an interesting band during an equally interesting period.
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Summary: Phantastic Documentary!
Review: Today, being the release date for Bittersweet Motel on VHS and DVD, was the first chance for those of us who were not able to see the film in a theater to purchase and view this film. Over the past year and a half, I've become a big fan of Phish music (as a keyboard player, I'm particularly drawn to the excellent keyboard work by Page). I'm sure that any Phish fan will enjoy this film. However, for those who really love the music of Phish but have not had a chance to attend a concert (like me), this film is especially appealing because of all the live performance footage that has been integrated into the documentary. Although, as previous reviews have stated, it seems like a large amount of the non-concert material focuses on Trey, this documentary was arranged very well. Highly reccomended!
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Summary: #1 bittersweet
Review: As a true phish fan bittersweet gets 5 stars from me because it has to be one of the best movies to come out in 2001 Awesome shots of the band relaxing, writing songs, getting ready and playing the Great Went. The bonus concert footage at the end of the video is some of the best live footage ever. definitaly get this video if your a phish fan and even if your not you will still think its great!
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Summary: Wow!
Review: If you like Trey's solo tour; BUY THIS DVD! If you like Phish; BUY THIS DVD! Why did I ask if you liked Trey's solo tour first? Because he is the main focal point of the movie. He has always been the most prolific of the 5 (Chris K. being the 5th), so it's not a real shocker. I hardly remember even hearing Page say a word! It was really nice to see the band after different sets and see their reaction to it (especially the 1st Went set because I really liked it). If you are a phan, get this movie NOW!
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Summary: Great Film. Extras lacking 5.1
Review: I saw this movie in the theatres and am glad to say that the Dolby 5.1 mix and the video transfer really do it justice. For any phan, buying this DVD is a no brainer. The film itself is excellent, and the extra scenes (including four complete songs from Rochester '97) are great. My only gripe is that the extra tracks are only in plain 'ol 2.0 stereo, no surround sound. So, while you get a great version of "Punch You in the Eye" and Page singing "Lawn Boy," the sound is a disappointment after watching the film. A must-have.
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Summary: Page!!!!
Review: Here's why the video's worth it. You've never heard Phish sound like this. In the concert footage, Page is maybe twice as loud as in concert (at least in the last couple of years). It's wonderful to actually hear him.
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