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Release date: 2009-08-14 $12.99

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1. It might get kinda lousy - Here we have a film about legendary guitarists Jimmy Page, the Edge, and Jack White...wait, what? Jack White? Let’s face it, although White seems like an interesting guy, kinda quirky, as a guitar player he is undisputedly no where near the level of Page and the Edge in terms of their careers and influence. Consequently White just seems out of place and bolted on in this film and the segments involving him would have been better spent with additional insights from either Page or the Edge on their playing or their respective bands. And when those insights are part of the film it’s mostly stuff fans would be already familiar with and the jam sessions involving all three are unfortunately lackluster and never seem to take off. Basically, this film is for the most rabid fans of these players and basically boring to anyone else including potentially the aforementioned rabid fans.
2019-10-22

2. Two geniuses and an electronics guy - Great movie! Interesting to see how Jack White and Jimmy Page can make music out of anything. The Edge isn't in their realm by any stretch, as all he does is play with electronic sound... It's the only thing that makes me question the film. It is, however, a must see for any guitar lover, simply to watch White and Page, who are epic in their level of talent...
2015-06-15

3. Amazing - This movie spread through Zeppelin through jack white...I love the Edge, the only thing missing was Eddie Van Halen. Not a huge (but good/great) fan of Van Halen. However Eddie was and is extremely influential. I wondered if Edward was invited, but refused. Love this movie. I have watched it several times. I grew up with knowing Zeppelin along with The Doors, Jimi Hendrix....yadda yadda.... I was born in , so was not of age at the time. Although, how can one compare to uncontrolled music like that.....great to grow up with. Enjoyed U for years during my coming of age and respect them, don't love their music so much now..... However, War and unforgettable fire....unbelievable albums and still listen to today. Jack White.....my hats off to you brother. I can't stop listening to the White Stripes!!!!!!! So basic, yet so incredibly complex and inventive and taking simplicity that was done so well so many times to and you and Meg took it to an incredible new level. You are amazing. You will go down on the rock and roll history books like Zeppelin. People will catch up and realize how influential you are like Zeppelin. My favorite band is Tool by far. However, I love my rock blues as well. Just would have been way cool to see Edward Van Halen in this movie as well since we are spreading through the decades. I'm really not complaining because I will probably watch this movie many more times. Just love music.
2013-09-26

4. More Page, less White needed - At some point I just tuned out Jack White's screaming lyrics and insufferable speeches and just waited for Jimmy Page's time on screen. Sadly there was way, way more of Jack than Jimmy. I love the Blues and am a huge Led Zeppelin fan, Jimmy in particular, so that was the main reason for watching this. Page's story has so much depth and very little of it was seen here, sadly. The Edge was ok, he basically has an identifiable sound but I wouldn't put him in the same league as Page, and Jack White can play, is innovative, but too many of his songs sound the same. I would love a do-over here, with more emphasis on Page, as is deserved.
2013-06-27

5. Enough with Jack White already. - You'd think people had never heard a good guitar player before. I've been playing for years and I still can't wrap my head around it. He's a great songwriter and I do like me some White Stripes, but tagging the word 'virtuoso' onto him is a stretch. He's popular, which I think is what got him in the door here, but if your going down that route, why not Dan Auerbach? His Delta picking is definitely superior. Tom Morello would have been a great choice with all his very unorthodox methods to get great sounds, not just a sea of pedals. How about Derek Trucks, possibly the greatest Slide Player second only to Duane? He took advantage of the lack of frets when playing slide to utilize microtones! That's far more groundbreaking than anything White or the Edge has accomplished. I enjoyed this movie, but it just screamed "music movie made my musically inept but passionate filmmaker."
2013-02-23

6. New vs the Old - I love reading posts and listening to close minded people review music. Most of Jimmy Page worshipers cant turn the radio dial out of classic rock. U was as innovative to change in sound as Zeppelin was in the 'S. Zeppelin was a blues rip off band that turned their talent into some great original songs. U was an Irish band of good not great talent that kept working with great producers and had an unfortunate history to write from a depressing era: that produced some great songwriting. Jack White can play every instrument in the band. Those who criticize him have never heard his catalog. His country influence, classic rock, alternative...He belongs on this page, He is just too far ahead of his time for most of you ...stuck in the Clapton, Beck time frame. They were also great but guarantee...I have seen it, this kid could hang. By the way if he was still alive...put Stevie Ray Vaughn up there on stage and watch Jimmy Page melt trying to keep his fret board alive. I love Zeppelin but they had their time. They continue to influence, but Jimmy is not what he once was...The Edge as Jimmy says is a great sound architect but not a tactician...Jack White hasnt been around long enough yet so the close minded can see him tear apart the stage.... Go see him live...Let him wow you on the drums, song writing, and then tear up the guitar...mandolin...banjo..whatever...
2013-02-02

7. zero chemistry - Great movie? Come on? They had to retreat to career flashbacks because the "sit down and jam " part that they had hoped would reveal a great coming together of styles... flopped. "I dont sing" about sums their chemistry.... very dissappointing and unfornately I bought it first. Should be It might get loud...but it didnt.
2013-01-26

8. Worth it for the clips of Jimmy - It is fascinating listening to Jimmy Page talk about his work and watching him play. However, the footage of the Edge and Jack White was boring and of little interest. These two guys had no business being in this film with Jimmy Page. It would have made much more sense to include Jeff Beck and or Clapton; or to just make the film exclusivly about Page. The Edge in particular was clearly outclassed as a musician and perhaps was included for comic relief. For example, with a straight face he talks about his artistic process of eliminating notes from a chord to simplify and condense his sound. He's playing power chords! And at one point in the film Jimmy smirks at the Edge and asks him a couple of times if he's sure about the key signature he's playing in. I found it hilarious, but still would have preferred not having him in the film. It is worth watching for the clips of Jimmy alone though.
2013-01-21

9. Could have been good, but wasn't - I'm a fan of all three guitarists, but this movie was not worth watching. It was cool to get some insight on the recording of Zep IV from jimmy, but other than that this movie was not interesting. If you are a musician, you won't get much out of this. If you are a fan of music and musicians it could be worth your while.
2013-01-04

10. One legend, two decent guitarists. - There's only one rock legend here. For something like this, you have two wonder why guitar icons like Clapton, Richards, Van Halen, Gilmore, etc., weren't added to the group. No disrespect meant to White or The Edge, but legend-wise, they're not in the same class as Page. There is little excite projected in this video; they just kind of play whatever comes to mind. I feel as those this was a great opportunity missed.
2012-10-28

11. Shut Up And Play - Anybody who's ever been in a rock band knows there's nothing more boring than rock musicians talking shop, so this "documentary" was probably doomed from conception. Then to make matters worse one of the three is the perpetually sock-headed Edge, a lucky mediocrity if there ever was one, and for some reason he talks the most and dominates much of the film with his dopey, boring blabber about effects and "simplified" chords. What, did he fund the film or something? He's good for a laugh now and again, but it's hardly a deep or compelling conversation. The say-what looks Page occasionally shoots him speak volumes. When they do finally get around to playing it's just a celebrity love fest, like when the Rolling Stones crowd the stage with guest artistes. Boring, fatuous, unenlightening.
2012-10-08

12. I want to get a copy of these three singing and playing "The Weight" as they do at the end - I want to get a copy of these three singing and playing "The Weight" as they do at the end of the film. The most interesting part for me was when The Edge was playing what sounded like a great groove, then he took off all the effects and he was playing three basic chords real slow. He is an amazing engineer.
2012-07-10

13. Wow - The best musical documentary Ive ever seen. For someone who is a fan of all three of the guitarists it is amazing just to see the three titans of their own times in the same room. The stories they tell about there introduction into the rock world are enlightening, and i really enjoyed the explanations of the songwriting stratagies. Over all a great movie.
2011-07-06

14. Love Music, Love This - If you come into this with a love of music, rather than a just a love of movies - you will not be disappointed. Those reviewers who talk about the lack of movie "arc" are missing the point. This is an experience of music, and in that regard it is a very good one. I came into this movie as a hack guitarist and passionate U fan (since the beginning) with a passing interest in the music of Jack White (especially with the Ractoneurs), and a deep respect for the legacy of Zeppelin - but with basic devotion to music. It is the passion for music and the creative process that ties all of these artists together despite their differences. The grand master here is of course Page. If you love music, you will share a smile when he plays air guitar to the track that got him hooked to the instrument ("Rumble" by Link Wray) - and you will also understand what he is feeling (insert your favorite track 'here'). That said, he plays air guitar better than most! So if you like even one of these artists/bands - you will enjoy this movie. If you play guitar, it takes it a deeper level. Finally, as the movie closes with them working their way together through a version on "The Weight', I assure you it will be one of those few films you see through until the credits end. It never got loud, but it got very, very good. PS I finish this review as Zeppelin's D'Yer Maker is wrapping up through my speakers.
2011-04-02

15. Worth The Weight - This movie was both entertaining and inspiring. The music was excellent and it did get loud on occasion, but more important was how Jack, The Edge, and Jimmy came to this point with their music. I enjoyed listening to their stories. In the end, watching and hearing all three playing The Weight was certainly worth the cost of the movie. I had hoped that it was recorded for purchase. That would have brought it a -star rating.
2011-03-25

16. Great movie - but question about controls? - I've seen this movie before - highly recommend it. I decided to buy it on iTunes to be able to watch it any time. For the movie itself, my review is - go into it expecting intertwined biographies of these three men, who represent different styles and generations but have more in common than is immediately apparent. Don't expect a concert video or an hourlong jam session or you will be disappointed. But here's my specific question/concern about buying it on iTunes ... how do I watch the movie?! When Ii start the movie, I get a menu that takes over the iTunes screen. One option is Play. When I click that, I can hear the movie's audio, but I still only see the menu. If I go into chapters and launch one chapter at a time, same thing, I hear that chapter's audio but I don't know how to watch it instead of staring at the menu. If I go full screen, the menu just gets bigger. If I click the X near the upper left of the iTunes window, the movie continues playing while I'm back in the regular iTunes menu system. I'm in the latest version of iTunes and just downloaded the movie today - where is the secret button to actually be able to see the movie? And assuming it's easy once I find the button (I might even feel a bit dense if it's sort of obvious) - Sony, shouldn't this be drop-dead simple?
2011-01-30

17. Check out the scene at : - I really enjoyed watching this film as a retrospective on the growth of the modern guitar player over the last years. As a fan, I listen to all three players and grew up playing and listening during the early s when the edge and page were really at opposite ends of the playing scene. It's clear they all respect each other based on the various scenes where they play together, however, if you really want to see respect, look at the faces of White and the Edge when pages starts the central riff for Whole lot of Love at :--Priceless.
2010-12-22

18. Fantastic movie! - I absolutely LOVED this movie. You really got to know the roots of these legendary guitarists that made a huge impression in rock history. I watched this movie with my dad and came out knowing so much more about these guitarists and rock music in general. Jimmy Page, Jack White, and the Edge really amazed me with their stories and their knowledge. Watch this and you won't be disappointed ]
2010-09-24

19. f@%ing epic - this movie is one of my all time favorite movie. If u ever had any aspirations to play guitar this is the movie for u. But when i saw it i had to see it or times before i fully appreciated this movie. i love the combination of jimmy page from led zepplin jack white from the white strips and the edge from u. these guys are my idols one of the greatest movies ever so f u have some time to spend this is the movie to watch it will make u want to go pick up a guitar and try ur hardest.
2010-09-12

20. Excellent. - I saw this film last night and I am still thinking about it today. As a musician, I was deeply affected by this film, but the truth is that anyone who ever dared to bring beauty into the world would appreciate it. This is a film about creativitiy and seems to represent the ability that humans have to bring something from lifelessness into existence, to develop and change, and to make sense of the things that happen in our lives.
2010-05-24

21. Not bad - Not fantastic, but it's worth watching. For all the people saying Jack White or the Edge don't belong in a movie with Page...the point isn't to compare them. All three guitarists have an incredibly unique sound, the arguably the most unique of their generation. While White and the Edge lack the over all skill of page, they use their gear in revolutionary ways.
2010-05-02

22. Fan of guitarists, not of film - As much as I respect and admire all three featured guitarists, I can't understand all the five-star ratings. This movie is OK, and, at times, annoying. I guess this was supposed to feature three generations of guitarists, but it seemed an odd grouping. I like Jack White, but it seemed like he was always trying to delivery pithy soundbites throughout the movie to seem cool. Jack - you're already extremely talented, so you don't have to prove anything...and quit calling your ex-wife Meg your sister -- everyone already knows and it just makes you seem silly! For me, the best and most illuminating part was the scenese with The Edge. That's what this film should've been -- a rockumentary about Led Zepplin or about U. Oh well, at least the director already has some footage to use....
2010-02-27

23. One of the BEST movies EVER!!!! - I have been a musician for more than thirty years and this movie blew me away. In a weeks time I have watched the movie times. It reinspired me to a creative level that I haven't experienced in a long time. I admit I was a little skeptical to play $ for a movie. While I am not a big White Stripes or U fan, I do have respect for each of their musicianship. This movie shows a more human side of the musicians and some of the influenced that helped them became the stars that they are today.
2010-02-24

Release date: 2022-11-04 Genre:Documentary $12.99

Release date: 2019-11-15 $12.99

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1. Absolutely amazing - I didn’t know that the movie was a thing and i found it on netflix first, i saw the picture and instantly clicked on it, i knew a little bit about him before watching but after, i got a whole new insight of who he was, how he came up, and his life, it saddens me the he left so soon, for such a talented man, he most definitely would have had a very great life, Long Live Peep , Much Love For You!
2020-04-28

2. literally made me fall in love with him even more. - this movie just really shows how much he was battling himself and everyone else. he was so different and it just hes a beautiful human being who should’ve gotten so much more time then he did. lil peep i love you. you are literally the biggest blessing this world has ever received. like you are an angel peep. also in the movie it just shows the sides of peep not everyone got to see. and his kindness was off the charts. beautiful. ily.
2020-03-04

3. Lil peep - This documentary about peep brought me to tears for the whole thing. His music impacted my life more then people think he saved my life and I will always bump to his music and keep him in my heart. I have a portrait of him on my right shoulder and I’m so happy to have him with me till the day I die. I will always love him and his music. Rest In Peace Beamer boy
2020-01-06

4. Peep - As sad as to see peep leave. At least he passed being a legend, being kind hearted, being an inspiration and bunch of there things I cannot explain with words. Not to mention all the music he left behind for us to listen too. Miss u peep. I wish i could of visit u while u still had time. Rest In Peace Gus
2019-12-19

Release date: 1976-10-26 Genre:Documentary $9.99

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1. Re-Live the Magic, the Dream – ZoSo - You can listen to the albums over and over on your little speakers and you will never get the feeling of the Hammer of the Gods, you need to put this on your Surround Sound and your big TV, and turn that baby up to , something happens that you have never heard or experienced before, Led Zeppelin comes to life, the music is different, especially here, when really loud. The albums are one thing, but when they were live, it was really loud and you could feel the music throughout your body and soul! This is the only way to remotely get a "feel" for what it was like to see magic, and Zep was all about feeling. It was the stuff dreams are made of, it was big, it had more colors than you've ever seen, but most of all, it was all encompassing!
2019-04-09

2. "A MASTERPEICE!" - If any rock documentry is to be exhaulted,then this bit of history is one of the best.From the opening scene portraying Richard Cole & Peter Grants as mob hitmen to the actual concert footage with the live overdrawn rendition of "Dazed and Confused" You will love almost every minute of this show as much as the Beatles movies.
2015-07-27

3. This Rocks! - If you consider yourself any kind of rock n’ roll fan, you need to watch this to see what rock band really is. Jimmy Page is the ultimate guitarist, playing melody and lead intertwining seamlessly complemented by Robert Plant’s flawless vocals and John Bonham’s heavy rhythm. It doesn’t get any better than this.
2014-03-23

4. Led Zeppelin magical - this movie is pure genius even though at the time of release it was viewed as total crap, with Zep's manager Peter Grant dubbing it "the most expensive home movie ever made" and Atlantic president Ahmet Ertegun falling asleep during the premiere, but, like every zeppelin song and album, it's withstood the test of time and it still rocks hard. awesome movie from the greatest band ever.
2011-12-20

5. B) - To every yr old who left a comment mentioning their age: It doesn't matter what age you are...so stop making such a big deal! It's not some heart-stopping, major epidemic! NO ONE CARES! People have different opinions. Some like kesha. Some like zep. It has nothing to do with age! It's taste! Some like it sweet. Some like it salty. Some like it zep. :) By the way....this is coming from a yr old girl.....;)
2010-12-31

6. The Original is still Untouchable - I saw the Physical Graffiti and Presence Tours at the old Capital Center in ' and ' (twice). I have owned all of LZ's albums in every form since I was about in '. I have always considered "Houses of the Holy" to be their peak as a group of musicians performing together and at their talented best as a team of original heavy metal blues rockers. Certainly their next two albums were great, and some would say just as good as and HOTH, but they never matched their "oneness" after the tour this movie presents. I am certainly lucky to have had the chance to see them those three times early in my life but I have always wished I could have seen them in '. I've seen this movie several times but without the opportunity to see or hear it on anything other than plain TV and sound. When I saw this yesterday, I just smiled. O..... M....... G........ " plasma fed by my machine through HDMI plugged into a watts RMS amp putting out . surround in own living room. No-one else is home. Cell phone is OFF. Just got done watching an hour ago. There just aren't any words to describe this performance. Dazed and Confused was simply pure genius. I could go on, but I'll let the rest of you tell your stories. This is one of those times that I can just tell all of you young kids who think the old folks are missing out.... I am thankful to be . Led Zeppelin was and still is the greatest heavy rock band in history and I WAS THERE!!! Now I can go to sleep.
2010-05-15

Release date: 2011-02-11 $14.99

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1. Sorry, but no - Beliebers say he is really good those who hate him say otherwise. I have not listened to his music but I don’t really like him at all. For the haters, they should be satisfied with him getting mean-tweeted on Jimmy Kimmel’s Mean Tweets. Not to be offensive in any way, but that Canadian dose not rock me. The only Canadian singer my mom likes is Michael Bublé and the only Canadian music group I like is the popular fiddle group Barrage. Needless to say I don’t like him not hate. There is a difference.
2020-12-18

2. Amazing. - This is my favorite movie of all time. Not just because i am a belieber. But because he inspires so many people to do what they dream of and Never Say Never. Believe is also a wonderful wonderful movie, dont get me wrong, but this movie is the one that started it all. I love you Justin, and i always will
2014-08-06

3. This compares to believe - This movie is an amazing mover as well as believe!! I don't know which is better. This movie shows kidrauhl and if you want to see young kidrauhl then this is the movie for you. It shows his real personality, it is the real him and once again it's a movie for everyone whether you like him or not.
2014-03-12

Release date: 1970-03-26 Genre:Documentary $9.99

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1. Woodstock - I was only yrs old I went with some biker friends to this. I was there for days and the rain wrecked a incredible concert but the spirit was there of Love, peace , not fight there that I knew of !insane usage of drugs and anything u could get ! But the line up of artist who weren’t known as they are today was awesome! This made them what they are today! I don’t know if this movie is like the very first version but nonetheless this was a land mark in time of rebellion!! And a bad War Godcares
2021-02-27

2. The one thing you can't experience! - I was at the festival for six days,two before and one after. By Sunday the stench of poop was overpowering. Still my time spent there was fantastic! PS: Joe Cocker died today and that made me really sad. When he performed at Woodstock most of us never heard of him but we knew him well when he finished his set!
2014-12-22

3. turn back time please - At i still love the music from this era and can not articulate what this period was like ... the statler brothers capture some of it in their song A child of the 's...the performances by Santana and Ten Years After were incredible for live performances...wouldn't trade those years for anything, great time to "come of age" if however you were slogging through a rice paddy / way around the world or lost a loved one there then your POV would be different.
2013-09-13

4. Oh Real Music Where Have You Gone - This movie captures a beautiful time in music when music could still change the world for longer than a day or two. When music was not a commodity to be downloaded and pasted on some stupid corporate credit card or automotive ad. This was a time when you went out a bought a vinyl album and listened to it over and over while you studied every minute detail of the album sleeve cover art. I was born in and my mother was a year old hippie so I grew up exposed to music other than the ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and looking back I can truly see what a magical time this was to be a young person in America and in just a few years how it would all change. I’m thankful documentaries such as this one exist to remind us all how special and important youth and music combined can be and how it can make the world a better place… if only for a little while. Get the soundtrack too so you can relive the images from the movie on your long commutes back and forth to your dead-end job. :)
2013-01-03

5. Woodstock - Well I came upon a child of God, he was walking along the road And I asked him tell where are you going, this he told me: (He) said, I'm going down to Yasgur's farm, going to join in a rock and roll band. Got to get back to the land, and set my soul free. We are stardust, we are golden, we are billion year old carbon, And we got to get ourselves back to the garden. Well, then can I roam beside you? I have come to lose the smog. And I feel myself a cog in something turning. And maybe it's the time of year, yes, said maybe it's the time of man. And I don't know who I am but life is for learning. We are stardust, we are golden, we are billion year old carbon, And we got to get ourselves back to the garden. By the time we got to Woodstock, we were half a million strong, And everywhere was song and celebration. And I dreamed I saw the bomber jet planes riding shotgun in the sky, Turning into butterflies above our nation. We are stardust, we are golden, we caught in the devil's bargain, And we got to get ourselves back to the garden.
2011-03-28

6. What A Trip - I loved every minute and every aspect of the film. The music was great and the interviews with spectators were outstanding. I was a Vitnam vet who returned from months in country in August and over the next years or so I had completely assimilated myself into what people my age were trying to say and do in this era. The movie was a refreshing flashback into the mood of the time. What's sad to me is that many of us in the country still don't understand that opposing an unnecessary and destructive war is not a bad thing. I'm sorry so many vets writing reviews of this film don't see that. Peace
2011-02-13

7. Amazing Film - Amazing Performances - Is there a greater performance than the Who that has been captured on film? When considering the lack of electronic effects, no synths just raw power of bass, drum and Townshends pyrotechnic performance this has to be right up there. Watch this film just for this but Airplane, Ten Years After and an underrated but amazing set from Sly & the Family Stone sets this amazing film apart from so many others that followed.
2010-11-07

8. Watch it at least once. - Try to watch this with no expectations other than enjoying some great artists pouring their guts out on stage. , people were there which means there were , different experiences. There's no way to catch that on film. What I did get out of this film were Sly and the Family Stone rocking the stage at night, Joe Cocker going %, Country Joe getting the crowd singing, The Who bringing in the Rock & Roll of the 's, Arlo Guthrie looking young, stoned, and having a blast. You've got to see Alvin Lee playing the strings off his guitar, and breakfast with Jimi. The cut scenes and interviews are great. This isn't a cinematic masterpiece and shouldn't be critiqued like a film. It's an event captured on film and thank god it was. $ for hours of cool music and some good laughs in between. Well worth it.
2010-05-05

9. simply stunning - This movie was not meant to be a biography of the performers at Woodstock. It was meant to offer viewers at least an idea of the incredible phenomenon that was Woodstock. Personally, I loved every minute of it. The interviewers with random concert-goers were awesome, especially the guy who had just walked out of the port-o-john. This film sets the mood of love and peace that was Woodstock. This was a peaceful gathering, without riots or fighting that , people together would normally cause. Even if people couldn't hear the music, they were chill, and just enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. I would have loved to be able to say "Woodstock? Yeah, I was there" but I don't have that privelige. I think this movie is the closest thing to Woodstock true fans are ever gonna get.
2010-05-01

10. Love it - The great thing about Woodstock is it left a legacy that will love for a very long time. Im only and I absolutly adore groups like Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Santana, Grateful Dead, CCR etc. After watching this movie I thought to myself that this is what real music is.
2010-02-23

11. When music and emotion came first - What an experience. The first, and by far the most successful attempt at reality entertainment. Compare this movie with the tripe that is presented to us today. Nothing staged, nothing rehearsed, nothing scripted. What you get is a visual and audio montage of raw, classic performances from some of the greatest musicians of all time (Although I still can't believe Joan Baez made the final cut). The best part of the movie is the Jimi Hendrix session. Without the movie and soundtrack one of the classic performances of all time would have been lost forever, seen only by a few thousand stragglers that braved the Woodstock experience to the very end.
2010-02-12

12. The Reality of Woodstock - While thousands of very rich white punks (many of whom were NOT peaceful off camera) were imbibbing in this cultural phenom, soldiers died in Viet Nam during the same time period as the concert. As a veteran of the Viet Nam War (and a woman), my heart aches for the familes of the soldiers, as reliving Woodstock for them is the ultimate in devastating experiences. So, so sad ...
2009-08-19

13. Woodstock, forget it - This is actually a quite boring film. Having been there, the film does little to capture the sea change that was taking place in music during those days. Yeah, a ton of people came and the place turned filthy, but there is no news here. The atmosphere of peace, love and harmony was there, but the film overstates this. My take was that / of the people there came for the outdoor concert experience, not the metaphysical one. Helicopters were a giant pain the the as. Back in the audience, sound was horrible, which is typical of large outdoor venus. Very little real trouble with the crowd, which, however, got very restive in the mud and grime. Attention to the music dropped off accordingly. Richie Havens was actually really boring, and no one around me listened to him. Freedom was really just a lot of noise with no real musical qualities. Janis Joplin was huge. This film gives her almost no air time and does not address at all her contribution and her effect on music after Woodstock. Hendrix also was huge. Again, nothing about his playing or his impact. What the film does do is a pretty good job of showing what a scramble it was for the producers and the crews. During Woodstock, everything was under construction. When it was over, the cleanup and take down task was enormous. Amount of trash cannot be overstated. Truly massive road jams getting to and from the venue. However, it was a great event to experience. Much more for the massive scale and music than anything else. What is really ludicrous in retrospect is all of our long hair and the way we were really into ourselves. Finally, Woodstock was a good place to score easy weed at a cheep or no price. What more could you ask.
2009-08-18

14. Welcome to Woodstock Nation - I was born years after Woodstock happened on a upstate New York farm and then turned into music history, but this documentary brings it alive to those flower children born a generation too late. This was how music was, in its greatest form. It's a shame music no longer sounds like this- us of the s could really use someone with the guitar genius of Jimi Hendrix or the vocals of a Janis Joplin, to name a few of the legends that performed here. Woodstock was THE concert, and to me, nothing has and nothing will ever compare to it.
2009-07-31

15. politician killer - The era of love,peace and music and this movie documents it perfectly. Imagine this many people today getting together, there would be total violence. we are not better now after years cant imagine what the next have to offer. More love less government lets get rid of all the politicians and wipe the table clean.....create a more balanced government!!!!!!!!
2009-07-08

16. Ha ha ha - You have to say you are a real man to f a lady in bed oh my word! Wheir is the real man that holds a door open for a girl or a lady? wheir is the real man that loves a women for who she is not for what she can not look like? My heart pors out to the men that got spat at and eggs at them and that are for gotten
2009-07-02

17. Why Rated (R)? - How can the human emotion be restricted? A PG- Movie will have X's the lewd behavior, & nothing on this soundtrack. Yeah!, It's Digitized finally! I fell in love with this epic journey after discovering it on KQED. I've had a junky VHS copy of this for years and still enjoy popping it in the o'le VCR. Not anymore, Not after the hours of downloading in my near future. Peace & Love, Peace & Love Everybody. Oh yeah I was born in so this is ahead of my time but it is my present.
2009-06-17

18. Epic Journey - This movie is a wild ride. Especially if you just kick back for the long haul and let it wash over you. A true epic film about magical days in New York many years ago. Some of the best music you'll ever hear performed, amazing photography, and a lot of crazy hippie moments. Totally worth your worth time if your into the music scene past or present.
2009-06-14

19. Beautiful - When i think of woodstock i think about, yes, drugs. But also the way that everybody though about the world. About how beautiful life can be and this movie helps get the message across that woodstock was not only a place where kids came to get stoned but to also express the way they felt about the world. Beautiful
2009-06-12

Release date: 2013-12-25 Genre:Documentary $14.99

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1. Pretty good - This was pretty good. I wasn't sure how good it would be. I wasn't a JB fan at the start but I vacate a fan like maybe a year or so ago. He had some problems but everybody does. I have seen him grow up into a artist and a person. JB is starting to figure out who he really is. Good movie.
2017-01-13

2. BELIEVE - Wow this movie brought me to tears it's so honest and real many people think Justin is just doing this movie to to make it seem like he is a good person but to tell you the truth he is and I love the part where it says "it started with the fans so it needs to end with the fans " it's just so good to know that he does because of his fans me i think it is really unfair how the media makes him seem sure Justin has made mistakes before but so haven't we all no body is perfect and to be honest Justin has grown up a lot an takes responsible for his actions and for being a pop star known all around the world what do you expect if you were in his shoes being followed having people constantly hating on you would you have handled it any better than he did ?
2016-12-11

3. Best movie ever - This is a great family movie and my parents didn't like Justin until they watched this movie! I was a really big fan back then I lost a little interest and after I watched this movie I turned into the hugest fan ever and now Justin is ALWAYS on my mind! This movie has really inspired me to believe in my dreams and has brought tears to everyone who has watched it! I'm so glad that Justin has found his purpose and I'm really hoping for a purpose movie!
2016-04-28

4. I love Justin Bieber so much - I know I'll never get the chance to meet him but I will always be a believer no Matter what I love you Justin and stay strong people are just hating on you because they are not as good as you this is a must see movie seen it like four times already so if you're a fan u should understand
2016-01-09

5. Cool movie - I just watched this movie yesterday and didn't know I haven't watch this movie yet and loved it! Even though it's a bit old it was a good movie loved seeing small clips of baby Justin! Some parts were a little heart breaking and made me cry but I still luv this movie! Make more movies Justin!
2015-12-20

6. Love, love, love! - For everyone making the rude and negative reviews, you obviously don't know what you are talking about. This movie is very inspirational, and it sends a message to all audiences. It shows Justin's story, on and off stage. Not only that, but it also doesn't leave out his friends, family, and coworkers. It shows a side of Justin that the media hid from the world. On top of it all, it also mentions the wrong doings that he had actually done. He doesn't sugar coat what happened, and he owned up to his mistakes. This movie is simply perfection. Don't listen to the haters, your money would be well spent buying this movie. I highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
2015-10-23

7. Seriously - How can anyone give this garbage more than One Star? What a LOOSER Justin is. What a waste of life. He’s just a baby Vanilla Ice without muscles. That’s why Justin has his bodyguards fight his fights for him. I wish he would just get hooked on crack, spend all his money so we will never have to hear from him again. ONE STAR!!! Just like Justin’s life.
2015-09-25

Release date: 2015-07-03 $14.99

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1. Couldn't watch. - I heard this song on the radio one night and it blew me out of the water. I didn't know it was 'Rehab' or that the artists name was Amy Winehouse. Found the song by chance sampling some tunes on iTunes and discovered Amy was the artist but by then she was already gone. I rented this doc on her about a week ago knowing I wouldn't be able to get all the way through it and I was right. I loved her music.
2021-05-10

2. Hidden gem - This documentary depicts the too short life of Amy Winehouse. It takes you to the heart and plunges you in the life of this young woman with her magnificent voice. I didn't really know Amy's work, except her famous Rehab... I was so surprised to discover her voice... I heard the first song in this documentary, and I sat up....I was mesmerized until the end. The producer tells about Amy from different point of views and we are right there not only with the different narrators, we are also right there with Amy, feeling, laughing, hurting with her, whether she is talking or we are just looking at her pictures... Each of her songs have now taken this personal quality, and I won't ever again hear Amy's voice without feeling like I've known and lost her. I am glad I watched this and appreciate one of the greatest jazz artist of our times. She was a bright flame and burnt out too fast.
2016-05-06

3. Miss you Amy - What an amazing songstress! Caliber of Aretha, Billie, Ella, no less. The world lost a rare jewel and we just barely got a taste of what she was capable of. Thanks for this documentary. It helps us understand the deep pain and struggle of this legend and paints a picture of a girl many can relate to. Just couldn’t escape her demons. Rest in peace. . . Your music will live on and be loved for many years to come. I know Back to Black will always be one of my top .
2016-05-05

4. Change the rules - Separation of work and family life essential for some to survive. Many actors,actress's and musicians used to demand alias names to protect privacy and family life. Makes me wonder how many recent deaths due to lack of privacy? Lack of family life? Every one needs down time away from stress of making the money to survive. To thrive extra care needs to be in the planning of a STAR. Women have weaker vessels , meaning weaker bodies. Women on Tour as musicians need more sleep. The self mutilating tattoos should have been a clue to all AMY was in distress. The next STARS need an alias. Plus a studio in home.
2016-04-28

5. Reluctant Goddess - This movie showed in Amy's own words and songs what can happen when someone who simply wants to share their gifts becomes a celebrity. She clearly wasn't up to the challenges that celebrity brought, and it was her undoing. I wish she had been able to handle it better, because when we lost her, we lost a great voice and a great talent. When she got on stage and refused to sing, I think it was her final attempt at telling the money machine that was driving her life into oblivion that she wanted to get off and find herself again. I'm still sad for her, and people like her, who share their gifts and who get swept away in the current of celebrity. Only those who have a support system that honors their wishes and understands their need to keep work separate from family life manage to last. Except for very few friends, she didn't have that system in place. Ah, well. The documentary was superb. They allowed the story to tell itself without much interference other than excellent editing. Well done.
2016-04-21

6. Very, very raw. - This movie is beyond real and intriguing. It didn't fail to show the truth which is something most must understand while watching. Other reviews say the film only showed the negative but they must continue to discredit the many compliments given by friends & family and how the crowd went ballistic when she stood on the stage. If the film didn't show the mix of good AND bad it would be hiding the truths to this amazing actress. The film is well put together, consisting of nothing but home videos unseen to the public eye. Very emotional so be ready to laugh, grow angry, and even shed tears here and there. Truly remarkable. Well done Asif!
2016-02-14

7. Needed perspective - I know they tried to have Amy tell her own story, but it did not totally work. First, it is way too long, and filled with pointless drone shots. It is hard to tell who is talking a lot and you have no idea when they said it because you never see any interviews on cam. Good subject, not a great film.
2016-01-23

8. Very moving - To be completely honest I hadn't listens to a ton of Amy's music but I am a fan of autobiographical and documentaries so I checked this out! This piece of art had me feeling all types of emotions!! It was so good I had to watch it twice days in a row. It's a tragically beautiful film and story of her life and it made me feel saddened with her....wish the people around her could have helped her hurt instead of ignoring it!! If you haven't seen this piece please do!!! Loved it so much I def bought it!! Amy def has a true raw emotion filled voice that I can say now I def pay waaaay more attention to and love RIP angel
2015-12-29

9. Only The Good Die Young - The surprise for me about this documentary is that I didn’t know a lot about the rest of her talent. Mostly what I was familiar with were the poppy commercial tunes for which she won her awards and received so many accolades, and her drug abuse. But the real Amy was beyond those songs and in her poetry and her mature, nasally, jazzy/bluesy/soul-filled vocal sound (a la Esther Phillips, Dinah Washington). It was sad to watch, knowing the end was inevitable. But glad to have watched anyway. I learned something more about her.
2015-12-28

10. Does not do justice to a serious subject - I think Amy’s struggle could have been depicted in a way that offered insight into her life that is not already apparent to anyone who reads the news, but this film failed to do that. The two hours is basically just a compilation of photographs and shaky home videos of Amy and feels like watching a drawn out reality tv show. I would not spend hours watching this unless you are a fan of reality tv, but even then, I would suggest watching a you tube video of Amy performing in the weeks approaching her death to witness the tragedy.
2015-12-26

11. Very Sad - She was just getting started when she died. The movie is interesting but it seems kind of glossed-over and pointless. You could probably learn as much, and with less edited out, if you just watch videos of her online. Obviously her husband was a huge druggie and her Dad wanted her money and fame for himself. If you know someone who is killing themselves like this… just intervene forcefully. She had no one like that in her life.
2015-12-24

12. Amazing Film that Revealed the Full Scope of Amy's Genius—and the Depth of Our Loss! - I live in Japan and was initially insulated from the Amy furor. Eventually I had heard Rehab—and by then I had also heard a bit of what a wreck Amy was by then. Gifted people destroying themselves is something I don't celebrate, glamorize or support so I never heard anything but the "pop" stuff I couldn't avoid. This film really opened my eyes to the full scope of her amazing talent — and unfortunately to the full depth of our loss. Of course we all have to take personal responsibility for our lives, but this woman was let down by so many people who could have changed this tragedy. Perhaps her greatness had it's roots in the pain she carried with her, and maybe there was nothing anyone could have done to save her. But I can't help hating all those prcks who milked her for every last drop to keep the cash flowing in.
2015-12-22

13. Really good - This was a really good and fair documentary about her. Loads of unseen footage and beautifully crafted. I wish it were actually longer and showed when ALL of her songs were made (although the iTunes extras seems to have a lot more footage.) I also loved that they put captions to her lyrics because once you can understand what she is saying in her music (which I've already had known cause I looked it up) it makes a world of difference. Again, really great movie. A must see for any Amy fan or anyone just curious about her.
2015-12-19

14. Amy, Amy, Amy - Thank you for sharing your gift with the world and forgive us for humiliating you when you were clearly suffering. I'm not a fan of documentaries exploiting artists, but in this case this documentary was necessary because the world finally gets to see the talented, beautifully flawed human being that had a great capacity to love others, but, sadly, not themselves as much. May God rest your soul, Amy.
2015-12-16

15. Back to Black - Great film full of real moments and hard sights to take in, I'll be glad when im and in a Nursing Home, I can still have Amy Winehouse with me and every other singer/songwriter that fills my heart with deep strong understanding. Her father and Blake could of been better people, but thats what they say after the star dies.. the close ones to her know the true story, I'm just a fan.
2015-12-16

16. Incredible - Incredible film. Truly opened my eyes to see who Amy really was. I highly recommend this film, regardless of your current personal thoughts about her. Such a talent with incredible potential - heartbreaking to have lost her so soon, especially after knowing all the facts. This is a must see for any music lover, documentary lover, bio lover, or anyone with a heart.
2015-12-14

17. Blown away by her story - She is hands down one of the best voices to hit the music world. Her heart was even bigger. This movie made me laugh, made me cry and made me feel warm with the beautiful music and story behind it. She was a real artist. Highly recommend this movie. You don’t have to be an Amy fan to watch this, this directors way of making a documentary into a movie is pure genius. Fantastic movie.
2015-12-12

18. Excellent documentary - I am a fan of Amy’s, but I truly wish there was some sort of business clause that would have allowed her to cancel all of her remaining appearances and focused on getting healthy somewhere away from everyone. It’s sad that some of the greatest talent is a result of such pain. So very sad that she left us too soon.
2015-12-05

19. Honest, manipulative and nearly perfect. - This documentary is so well done and so devoid of the filmmakers judgment… Or so it would seem. By the end of the film, the villains are pretty clear and they all indict themselves. The candid footage of Amy is both charming and heartbreaking. An exceptionally well made documentary about a giant talent in a little girl's body. If you didn't love her before, you will after this film and it will break your heart.
2015-12-02

20. AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!! - Long Live AMY WINEHOUSE…..ORIGIAL & “REAAALL”, TRUE DEFINITION OF AN ARTIST WHO DID HER THING REGARDLESS….PEOPLE CAN HATE ALL THEY WANT, THEY WISH THEY WERE HER….VERY RICH DOCUMENTARY, GAVE ME CHILLS TO SEE HER ON FILM SINGING SONGS I LIKE AND ACTUALLY GETTING TO SEE HOW SHE WORKED IS AMAZING, MR. MITCH WINEHOUSE YOU’VE RAISED A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER WHO BROUGHT JOY TO THE WORLD, AND SMILES TO PEOPLE WHEN DOWN…..REALLY WISH YOU WERE HERE AMY, GODBLESS AND REST IN PEACE
2015-11-19

Release date: 1978-04-26 Genre:Documentary $14.99

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1. The Documentary That Was Bigger Than The Artist - When released, The Last Waltz set the standard for concert/documentary films. For some, like myself, prior to their farewell performances captured in this film, The Band was not really on the radar screen, aside from a few classics like "Up On Cripple Creek." This movie changed that, and made many of us realize that we'd discovered them too late. Thankfully, this performance, with plenty of guest artists, documented The Band at their best.
2017-02-25

Release date: 2020-03-23 Genre:Documentary $8.99

Release date: 2018-07-06 Genre:Documentary $12.99

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1. Beautiful and Sad - an angel - This is a beautiful movie about the pain of isolation, a fallen angel, family secrets, and how talent from God becomes a commodity. The greed and deception of those who were loved so much by Whitney Houston and those who loved her in return. None could save her from herself. The saddest story about the most powerful female voice in our time. Her legacy is one of love, laughter , pride and joy in spite of the pain. A fabulous job of telling this woman's life story. I recommend this documentary for everyone who needs to face addiction and abuse.
2021-03-14

Release date: 2018-08-18 Genre:Documentary $9.99

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1. GREAT DOCUMENTAL! - its a great and transparent documental, you can feel and see the dedication on each song that Ed composed, all his experience and process, as a true fan every time I see his documentaries, I admire him more and more!! its amazing we can see and know more about your favorite artist thru this kind documentaries!!!
2023-02-26

Release date: 2017-12-19 Genre:Documentary $9.99

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1. Prince's best film - I was lucky to get the DVD of this when it first came out and I have loved this concert film for over years. from the initial guitar heavy Sign O' The Times to the mesmerizing Housequake to the epic rendition of The Cross this is definitely Prince at his best, helped by showcasing songs from my personal favorite of his albums. This film is worth it if it only had the sultry take on If I Was Your Girlfriend and the incredible performance of Forever In My Life/It, which in my opinion is Prince's finest moment, though his Super Bowl and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame performances are other moments that can lay claim to that crown. But this concert film is must see and best appreciated with a booming sound system. Check this one out, you'll be glad you did.
2022-11-22

2. It’s about Time! - Long over due. Prince at the peak of his creative power! This is live footage from his Sign o the Times concert tour intercut with vignettes and scenes directed by Prince himself! A tour de force! If you never got to see him live this movie is for you and if you did then all the more. RIP Prince! Thanks for blowing our minds!
2020-08-27

3. May U Live C the Dawn.... - As a life long Foot Soldier of the FUNK; SOTT showcases Prince at the top of his creative and musical career. It was a steady climb up to this point (Controversy, , Purple Rain); but with the release of SOTT Prince had finally reached the top. It was/is the exquisite summit of success so to speak. The SOTT album was by far Prince s most introspective work and the SOTT concert movie goes hand in hand with the album. The “movie” itself showcases the high energy and tight musical choreography of every Prince concert. I was fortunate enough to see Prince in concert several times; and each show had one common thread that bind them all together: showmanship. Sign o the Times the Movie is a nonstop tour de force of the energy that Prince captured while on stage. He captivates you with each song, each note and each spin. This release is unique in that ,for the most part, the movie follows the theme of the album of which it was created from. The themes of love, loss and redemption are present throughout. Do urself a favor and set aside time to see one of the most prolific musical showmen of the th century captivate you with his magic. He won’t disappoint you.
2018-11-10

4. Best Concert Ever! - Finally “Sign o The Times” is available on iTunes though I have no idea why it’s classified as a documentary. This is definitely a Concert/Movie! I saw it in the movie theater in and I was mesmerized. I get the same feeling when I watch it today! It’s too bad that Prince didn’t bring the actual concert to he U.S. but I am totally satisfied with the movie that he made with staging and concert footage!
2017-12-29

5. GENIUS! - I have been waiting forever for iTunes to add this to their library. This is PRINCE at his best, it is an amazing show. A song titled "FOREVER IN MY LIFE" is performed and it is stunning how magical and talented Prince is. The song was not a hit, but one of my all time favorites. I am thrilled to be able to buy this now and have it FOREVER IN MY LIFE!
2017-12-21

6. Need this in your Music / Video Collection - If you never seen him PERFORM on stage you need to see this One, Sign 'O'the time. Energy when he performs will get crowed going. Live with no prerecording fake microphone stuff. I'm Surprise NPG / Prince Family remastered concert video for iTunes HD now I can stop watcing it on VHS tape LOL, in future hope Family releases more concert videos from other countries Prince performed. Thnak You and Thank You again (RIP Prince) sometimes its snow in April Doctor Lock Preston
2017-12-17

Release date: 2017-06-16 Genre:Documentary $12.99

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1. Simply incredible - I own this movie and couldn’t recommend it more highly. I watch it every six months and never fail to catch something new. It gives you a much greater understanding of how a movie score creates the emotional foundation of a movie and helps the director tell the story. It will change the way you view movies.
2020-12-19

2. It Didn't Match My Expectation - At first I thought "finally a doc on score for movies!", but then, at the end, it didn't match my expectation. Only two good things on it: it showed that John Williams indeed is a God when comes to music for films, and a nice homage Iron Jim did for James Horner, during the ending credits. Just that.
2019-10-07

3. Introspective, gem of a documentary - Excellent documentary that answers the question, “why is film music move us emotionally?” And “how film music changed historically?” There are interviews from many well known and popular composers, film producers and film historians. A definite documentary to watch. The only area I wish they would have added upon is there were very few women film composers interviewed and spotlighted. It left me wondering, is there a reason why there are so few women film composers? Was that a choice of the documentary producers and directors?
2019-06-02

4. Good Inspirational piece, short on history - As an overview of the intricasies and importanc eof the scorig of films, this was a great documentary. However, there was too much worship of John Williams when composeres like Silvestri and especially Goldsmith received only minimal mention. Godlsmith was the king of memorable and hugely oroginal scores, with melodies that truly stuck in our heads. Williams is great, sure, but the coverage of his work was about % of the story, rather than perhaps %. Yes, his work is ubiquitous and larger-than-life, but this is because of timing and his Spielberg exclusivity. Other than this lopsided look at who's who, overall a well done documentary. Entertaining and certainly a motivation for fans as well as those who might be comtemplating a job as a studio musician: by default, the best in the business.
2019-01-26

5. Frustrating omissions but a fun, informative doc - I mostly loved this doc. It’s puzzling that James Horner wasn’t even mentioned until a tribute during the credits (rude) - justice for An American Tail!! Also no mention of MY MAN John Carpenter, which is hugely offensive to me, nor were there any mentions of other greats like Alan Silvestri (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) or Brad Fiedel (Terminator). Plus, I think Bernard Herrmann & Ennio Morricone each deserved a few more mins of screen time. But the focus here was spending time with current composers in the day-to-day of the job - unfortunately, those jobs are on movies like Minions and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation so who really cares.. Those issues aside, it’s still a great introduction to this part of music-making and even gives a decent entry point in learning about home recording and self-producing. The biggest a-ha moment for me was someone saying, “We’re now in the Hans Zimmer era” and it suddenly clicking how true that is. I realized he’s sort of the Led Zeppelin of orchestral film scoring - great in his own right, but also responsible for inspiring so much crap that’s followed since. All the generic, ultra dark, strings-as-percussion scores out there are really his babies in a way... I guess I also have to admit this doc made me acknowledge that John Williams probably does deserve the spot in this world, even though he’s not one of my faves. The impact is undeniable. But give me a Bernard Herrmann or Jerry Goldsmith score any day! I hope you get to see this, it’s fun!
2018-03-23

6. I Enjoyed It - I really enjoyed this documentary. It brought back so many memories of listening to soundtracks when I was a kid. John Williams is of course a legend. I was REALLY surprised they didn't mention James Horner, especially his Titanic soundtrack. He also did Glory, Field of Dreams, Apollo , and Braveheart. I'm stunned there wasn't a segment dedicated to him. But all in all, this is a solid documentary and I learned quite a bit.
2018-02-07

7. Review of Score: A Film Music Documentary - I'm not sure what I expected. But this is not about the history of Film music at all. After watching it I'm actually more bothered that they used any history at all since they abandon it for Hanz Zimmer and Trent Reznor interviews. It's basically a quick little primer for middle school kids to help them understand the basics while tracking back from the music of Transformers, Batman, and The Avengers. Apparently The godfather of modern film music is John Williams - and (the genius) Thomas Newman invented delicate piano themes. Jerry Goldsmith is relevant only for Planet of the Apes apparently - and he seems to only fit into their second section on s film music addressing jazz in films (no Taxi Driver mention at all, btw). Morriconne and Herrman? They were your parent's film composers. And by the way, children, a film score with rare exceptions (Newman) is almost always a full orchestra or a synthetic version. And ALL good film music has themes for all its characters. Queue the Darth Vader scene for a demonstration. See kids? See how film music works? Unless you want to bow at the alter of John Williams and his disciples or show a film to your th grade music class this is pretty much a waste of time. And this is about modern film composition, right? so... there is NO mention at all - none whatsoever - of Vangelis, no Blade Runner, no Chariots, no Maurice Jarre, not even a nod to Lawrence of Arabia in their 'history' section (Darth vader apparently works better for the th grade theme demonstration). No Cliff Martinez. Michael Danna gets a sentence. But of course those two don't work primarily in orchestras so they don't rate as much as the composer of Guardians of the Galaxy. Pretty much garbage unless you are into modern cgi action scores. Otherwise a film music documentary for people that have next to no understanding of film music. No mention of the Hitchcock Vertigo soundtrack. Not even a mention. But sure, why not use Herrman's shower scene for your 'demonstration'. Yeah, that's Bernard Herrman's career in a nutshell, isn't it? I hope you get some action from middle schools, cause no one that has any understanding of film music will take this seriously. One other thing, I was wondering why they are pushing so hard for Hans Zimmer's oscar bid for best score. Does it seem interesting to anyone else that they don't even mention Vangelis, or Blade Runner at all? I wondered about for a while. No longer. They are bucking for their boy, not trying to make a responsible documentary about film music.
2017-10-10

8. A work of art about art - In , I remember entering my local movie theater to watch Tim Burton's "Batman" -- a film I was eager to see due to my nerd-like obsession with this comic-book hero. What I didn't expect was to be consumed with the film's dark and edgy score, composed by Danny Elfman. While kids were lining up to get the Batman action figures, t-shirts, and other items stamped with the iconic Batman symbol, I was at my local music store purchasing the soundtrack on cassette. I was mesmerized by Elfman's score. It invigorated an intense sense of imagination and allowed me to think clearly; it calmed my insecurities as a awkward adolescent. Hell, I had to go back and purchase another cassette because I wore-out the first one I bought. From that point on, I didn't watch movies; I listened. I judged all films by their scores. If the music didn't give me the chills and move my imagination, then I wasn't interested. And I can easily name the films that left me with an urgency to buy the soundtrack on cassette, and later on CD. James Horner's "Glory," John Barry's "Dances With Wolves," Basil Poledouris' "The Hunt For Red October," Ennio Morricone's "The Mission," Randy Newman's "The Natural," Jerry Goldsmith's "Hoosiers," Elliot Goldenthal's "Interview with the Vampire" and anything produced by John Williams--all were scores I had playing on repeat throughout my younger years. And later in my adult years, I was heavily influenced by the scores composed by Hans Zimmer, John Debney, Ramin Djawadi, Marc Streitenfeld, Tom Holkenborg, Bear McCreary, and many others. I was obsessed. Still am. In fact, I'm listening to Hans Zimmer's "Gladiator" score while writing this review. And just yesterday, I couldn't hold back my excitement to listen to Zimmer's latest film score: "Blade Runner ." I haven't even seen this in the theaters yet, if that tells you anything. Why does all this matter? When watching "SCORE: A Film Music Documentary," I find myself enthused about movie-making again--the craft... the core of what it takes to be an artist. This documentary allows me to see inside the mind of the film score composer. And at the age when I first started listening to film scores, I was heavily influenced by guys like Danny Elfman, James Horner and John Williams--while my friends had Madonna, Bon Jovi, and other pop artists. But I could feel those emotions again, while watching this documentary. It made me feel young again. New. Creative. Watching SCORE was therapeutic for me. It was familiar but invigoratingly fresh. And I was able to once again appreciate what it meant to listen to a film, rather than just watch. Thanks to the film's director and writer, Matt Schrader, and his entire crew for making this work of art. It's allowed me to break through the mundane and wake my child-like imagination to be creative and true to myself.
2017-10-07

9. Very Inspirational to aspiring composers such as myself - This documentary was great! It gave a very good look at the history and evolution of film music as well as highlighted the big names in the industry throughout the years. I wish it went more in depth with the process but that wasn't the point of the documentary so no points lost there. There were only two minor things I didn't like. , No Henry Mancini? They quickly showed the Pink Panther theme but no credit was given nor name mentioned. , I wish James Horner's tribute happened either before the credits or right when they began. But that's just me. If I hadn't of known before watching I would have missed it.
2017-09-10

10. Fantastic for Score or films Buffs - I've been waiting (not very patiently) over a year to see Score as it wasn't playing anywhere near where I live. I wan't dissapointed. It's a wonderful look into the world of film scores for music fans and also for those with just a casual interest in films and how they move people. Some major players are featured and, just becasue I wondered before viewing, even though they weren't able to interview John Williams, there are some great archival interviews featured as well as an overview of his seminal role in the medium. Score is an informative and highly entertaining gift for film score fans.
2017-09-10

11. Insightful, Well-Made, and All-Around Enjoyable - Wow!! This is easily the best documentary I have ever seen in my life. This movie is super insightful into the world of film scoring and the impact it has on a film. Not only do you get insight from COUNTLESS film composers, but you also get insight from directors and other people involved in the filmmaking process, all speaking about how important the score is to a film and how it impacts the viewer. And after watching the film, you really get a picture of how some of the most legendary scores of all time became so memorable in the time it came out...and how it still is as iconic as it is today. Spectacular film. BUY IT AND WATCH IT!!
2017-09-10

Release date: 2011-07-08 $12.99

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1. kinda weak. - Big ATCQ fan here but this film had a lot of weak sound and bad, shaky camera work and angles. I'm all for amateurs doing films but come on now, do some color balance and hold the camera still, son. Luckily the content is juicy which people are obviously loving. It's really about the band airing they dirty laundry. I don't think it's in good taste. There's so much tension on screen, it's not fun to watch.
2014-06-24

2. On point - I watched this documentary quite by accident on a cable channel and I couldn't turn away. Hands down it's the best documentary I've seen. It almost feels like a drama with the plot twists and turns. There is so much music history in the documentary. I didn't realize until seeing the film this year that Ali formed Lucy Pearl which was one of my favorite groups. The insight into the genius that is q-tip is incredible. I wasn't a tribe fan during their tenure but ironically I've been a fan of the members as solo artists. The film showed the magnitude of the group's true influence. If you want to know what hip hop is really about as an art form and the genius that the true genre, catch the doc. on On Demand.
2012-12-20

3. Great Doc... Greatest Hip-Hop Group!!! - I caught the movie when it came out at the Theater... It was only showing at the South Beach Regal Theater & every show was sold out for days straight. Best viewing experience being that everyone in the theater were Tribe fans & "Real" Hip-Hop fans in general. Everyone just kept bobbing their heads in sync to the tunes & the big screen. As soon as the BlueRay came out, I was on it... I've watched it several times with friends and it just doesn't get old, needless to say Tribe was (& still is) my favorite music group of all time, so every song brought back amazing memories from Jr High & High School. Love the end of the Doc... I will be patiently waiting for the last album... ...If it ever happens... (crossing-fingers)
2012-04-15

4. A masterpiece of creative vision and execution - This movie is an incredibly intimate view of true artistic genius at work. It provides an insightful snapshot not only into the spawn of Tribe, but also the entire hip hop genre at the height its inception. The interviews are lucid and real, projecting an honesty seldom seen in documentary footage -- again, both from the members of Tribe and from a large cohort of other deeply talented artists, DJs, and producers from that time. The movie centers around a particular period in the history of hip hop but it feels neither dated nor stagnant. Instead it is an example of another form of artistic genius: the ability to craft an arc, build a dramatic plot, and weave samples of music, interviews, and archive footage into a seamless story that leaves the viewer wishing they could have more. This is the very rare movie that is not only worth renting and watching as soon as you can, but owning and returning back to again and again. The music, graphics, and use of language make this film incredibly entertaining, while the many levels of genius at its core make it a masterpiece that will inspire anyone seeking greatness in their own lives.
2011-11-11

5. Brought back some memories - I'm and that was the music we played in our Caddy's down in ATL during freaknic '. Tribe and Gangstar introduced us all to the diversity of music. They sampled so many different type of music, help me to become opened minded. It's crazy how people who love each other can overlook the simplest things. Each one of those guys truly loved one another and we felt it in their music. I can remember riding with my boys Jason and Hasson spitting the lyrics to "Jazz" from Low End Theory. Back then we were going crazy for Tribe, Wu, The Cronic, Cube, Digable Planets, and of course Goody Mob and Outkast. Those were the good old days at Piedmont Park. Sitting in traffic for hours spittting at the ladies, having fun with ya friends, and pumping the HOT BEATS. Thanks guys for making my young adult life so exciting and fulfilling. Hip Hop made us feel valid. This was music that my generation created. We were proud to pump it in our Lexus and Jeeps. It kept us positive when things were in turmoil. It gave us confidence to say hello to that beautiful girl at Spelman. It helped us express ourselves as young men without the violence and negativity. Thanks Q, Phife, Ali, and Jarobi
2011-11-06

6. ATCQ. - A Tribe Called Quest will always be a major icon in hip hop all around the world. From their lyrical flows to skills on how to pick up girls, Quest is loved for everything they have done and produced. This movie shows all the hardships they've overcome, and how they have grown not only as a family, but as individuals themselves. Though hip hop fans felt heartbroken and empty after their break up in , A Tribe Called Quest lives on through this movie, "Beats, Rhymes, and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest". MUST WATCH FOR ALL TRIBE CALLED QUEST LOVERS. ENTERTAINING, HEARTWARMING, AND MAKES YOU LOVE QUEST EVEN MORE.
2011-11-01

7. A Tribe - This band has been my favorite since I was a little girl. Funny how a girl likes a hip hop group but Yeah, they are that good. Their flow, their style, their technique is what makes them unique. This documentary really captures who they are and how amazing this group is. I will listen to them til' death do us part.
2011-10-29

8. Tribe - I love the group. This movie did an excellent job of reaching back and giving us a peek a the beginning of a perennial culturally significant group of all music. Watching the conflict was kinda tough. The conflict overtook the story. I would have liked them to orchestrate a scene where them would be in one room without the he say drama. Overall great doc...
2011-10-24

9. ATCQ - A Tribe Called Quest (ATCQ) were ahead of their time. Very original with a very unique sound with relavence these days due to thier rhyming not about killin folks but rhyming to rhyme. I saw this doc and if your a ATCQ fan, you'll like this. Goes to show you tho', personalities can clash even if you known someone your whole life.
2011-10-24

10. Awesome - Great look at one of my favorite groups ever. Wish it went just a little bit deeper toward the end though at how the Japan stuff came about and what fife and tips first thoughts were, who brought the tour up and what not. Hopefully one day they'll put out that last album they're under contract for!
2011-10-22

11. Had to own this one. - After trying to see the film in an independent venue, I finally caught a viewing at a nearby college. I grew up with Tribe and had heard all the hullabaloo about Q-Tip's response to the film so I went in ready to form my own opinion. I can say with great confidence that the film is AWESOME! The music made me feel nostalgic while the interviews pulled the curtain back on Tribe's public image. By keeping the camera on his subjects for a beat or two after they stopped speaking, Rappaport captured the non-verbal expressions that sometimes said more about the question asked than the response itself. I found the presentation balanced and fair. But I can see why Tip was salty. Seeing yourself without a filter can be scary, especially when it concerns your treatment of those you love. I don't think Tip's displeasure with the film was about his perfectionism; I think it was about him witnessing the raw realities of not just who he is, but also how he's seen by those who know him better then most. And in the end, that's what a good documentary is supposed to do. Get the film and tell a friend to do the same.
2011-10-22

12. Must see movie. Long live A Tribe Called Quest. - This movie is amazing and frustrating. It was amazing to get a "behind the scenes" look at the greatest hip-hop group of all time. It is frustrating that it seems like they will never get their crap together to tour or make more music. If you like Tribe you are crazy not to buy this video. "Back in the days when I was a teenager. Before I had status and before I had a pager."
2011-10-18

13. Eye opener!!! - Tribe was the reason I started rhyming and producing. This clarified a lot of unanswered ?'s as to why they stop making music. After seeing this Phife and Tip should make a mends and get that th lp out to fans like me and others! We miss Tribe...good music all the way around. P. S. Limit the group to Phife tip sha and jarobi...I think cons coming in the group on beats rhymes and life caused some static. Just a thought. Rappaport niiiiiiiice work!
2011-10-15

14. Back In The Day When I Was A Teenager... - …and with that line ATCQ transformed from another Hip Hop act to one of the most influential group in music!!! Every album were monumental! The documentary by Michael Rapaport show his love for the group and what made this group so great!!! No BS, just the history, facts, conflict, break up, reunion and love!!! Definitely, one the best doc on ANY band out there!
2011-10-11

15. Been waiting years for this story!!! - I just finished watching this documentary and I now understand why my favorite rap group of all time broke up and went separate ways . I haven't filled the void yet since tribe has been gone but a few promising artists like Little Brother , Blu , th wonder and members of their crew have helped to ease some of the pain . Thank You to Michael Rappaport for doing this movie it was a story I have been waiting for for over years . If you are a tribe fan support this and buy this to show them they still have fans out here hungry for more of their music . Peace
2011-10-10

16. Imperfect Balance - all BS aside, this DOC is already on the top of my list - I listed to alot of hip hop. I watch alot of documentaries. Just the idea of this doc happening made my mouth water. Now that I've seen it - I WANT MORE!!! It was honest, insightful, raw, and of course hip hop. It's not only the story of a legendary musical group, it's an honest look at the inner workings of a dysfunctional family filled with passion, talent, tension, friendship, hatred, egos, miscommunication, a perfect imbalance, artistry, hardheadedness, peace, die--u mentality, machismo, but above all LOVE.
2011-10-01

Release date: 2021-11-12 Genre:Documentary $14.99

Comments

1. Inspirational - Long Promised Road is an intimate look at Brian Wilson’s musical genius as well as his often troubled life. He rides, talks and listens to music with Jason Fine (of Rolling Stone) as they go around L.A. by car. Their conversations feel so unscripted. All of Brian’s answers/emotional reactions seem very real and honest. His personal struggles are laid out in the open. In the end, however, we can find that through life’s pain there is hope and meaning to be found.
2022-03-18

2. Surprisingly uplifting - I’ll never look at The Beach Boys the same way again. This is a poignant, heart-wrenching, beautiful documentary of a most talented survivor. Surprisingly unsuperficial look into the amazing, very human Brian Wilson, the backbone of a most American music group whose sweet sounds should never cease to astound, that their simple-complex songs should evoke an array of emotions especially sheer unaldterated joy. Thanks Brian, Dennis, Carl, Mike, Al!!
2022-03-10

3. Enough - Enough with the repeating Brian Wilson docs and movies. Oh hey I was an addict, crappy father, horrible husband and made lousy pop songs that nobody enjoys anymore. It’s tired. I’d honestly rather watch a bad Lifetime movie about Wilson Phillips. That said … I’d LOVE to see a Wilson Phillips movie on tv!
2021-12-04

4. stars - This is an incredible and unique look at the life of Brian Wilson. If you’re familiar with Brian’s story there won’t be any revelatory information in this doc, however the way it is presented is very unique to any other BW documentary. Much of the film is spent with Brian and Jason Fine driving around in a car - while that may seem boring, all of Brian’s emotions are on full display: from sadness to hilarity, to Brian’s anxiety. Not a dull moment and it’s a very touching and well done doc.
2021-11-30

Release date: 2021-04-30 Genre:Documentary $9.99

Comments

1. Fantastic documentary killed in the last minutes - / until the last minutes. Spoiler alert: They’re going to tell you how bad it is to be a white man at the end. It’s a shame that all of this achievement and innovation was reduced to gender and skin color. If you think you’re oppressed with todays opportunity, you’re the ultimate victim. Keep that garbage out of music.
2022-09-16

2. Enjoyable - This is an enjoyable documentary. Although I have a few dozen guitar pedals, so I might be a little biased towards the subject matter. If you’re into guitar gear then this is worth watching. Unclear how much appeal this documentary has towards non-music folks. I liked the variety of topics this documentary covered. I liked that it included the stories and experiences of the people involved, and didn’t just focus on the gear itself.
2021-06-26

3. Ok movie. NOT a documentary. - It’s named “the pedal movie”, but it comes off as a documentary. In general, I thought it was a decent and interesting movie from the point of view of the pedal makers. However I was left wondering how much of the movie was colored by the slant of the directors. As long as the viewer realizes that this is a movie, and not a authoritative documentary, it’s all good. I did not appreciate the SJW woke messaging about women and blacks at the end of the movie (which definitely takes it out of any consideration of being a documentary). It actually conflicts with the messaging earlier in the movie when it is mentioned over and over that “anyone with a garage and a soldiering iron can start their own pedal business”, or “the barrier to entry was radio shack and a couple of resistors, op amps, and transistors”. It was stated over and over that many pedal makers taught themselves, and learned from books and online forums. In other words, there was and is no barrier that prevented women and POC from becoming pedal makers. The only barrier to being successful women or black pedal makers is the same barrier any other maker faces: make a great product that people like and want. The fact that BOSS pedals ruled in the ’s proves that Asian companies dominated the market and continue to do very well. Asians are considered POC. Roland is killing it. Apparently they make great products people like and desire. The movie talked a lot about BOSS and other Japanese manufacturers, yet there was no representation or interviews of people from those japanese companies. They had white people speak anecdotally on the Japanese companies behalf. So that was a glaring omission. The directors included progressive SJW messaging while not having any Asian representation from Japanese pedal manufacturers. I also thought it was funny that after their SJW portion talking about the inclusion of women, they had a montage of pedals that included one named “camel toe”. In the end, the movie just comes off as a documentary with a slanted perspective. Some worthwhile insight, but should not be viewed as an authoritative source. Rather, it’s a bunch of anecdotal stories told by pedal makers on a timeline with some facts thrown in.
2021-06-12

4. CRINGE - It started out to be awesome. Sorta like “Fuzz” Part . Instead it’s an attempt to rewrite history from a modern perspective. The equivalent of writing a history report by watching YouTube videos. It’s produced by Reverb so off course their demo guys are now experts. I jumped when I saw Kevin Shields but then he’s interrupted by Andy Martin who’s the real expert on shoegaze! Yuk. So many people in this that shouldn’t be. The Bella Donna synthesizer lady? Also film is WAY to long. It seems they didn’t know how to end it. Just a cringe fest. I wish I hadn’t of bought this, there’s no reason to watch it again.
2021-05-22

5. -hour long Reverb advertisement - If they released this on their website for free, I'd give it . stars. Many of the pedal makers in this documentary have their own YouTube channels. Their videos are amazing and I'd rather watch those. Especially if you want to know the history of pedals, JHS Pedals has great content. I also wonder why there are no interviews from Japanese inventors since they talk so much about BOSS and Ibanez.
2021-05-02

6. Good time - A pretty fun flick about the booming pedal industry. I do recommend this to anyone that loves guitars, or gear in general. (Probably not so much vocalists and drummers, sorry guys!) I do wish there was less of the sort've "cool kids" feel of who was selected to feature on the film. If you have a strong social media prescense, your odds of getting interviewed went up about billion percent. Meanwhile, there's a lack of interviews from Boss (literally owned decades of this industry), Ibanez, Dunlop, Fulltone, Line (owns the last decades), and other major innovators. It feels like the criteria for interview selection was: must have a lot of YouTube subscriptions, and be approved by the woke folks. It was especially weird to hear the anti white male bitterness from one guest near the end... which is too bad because to just casually throw in a resentful judgement about society without deeper investigation, against the vast majority of the aficionado and customer base was a bit of an eye roll. Sort've leaves the viewer feeling like... we've now left the guitar pedal realm to discuss a political viewpoint (really a judgement) of our customers and the fact that it was near the end of the film leaves the worst part of the movie as the final taste in the viewer's mouth. Blaming what makes up % of your customer base, for what you perceive to be an anti woman/minority society while living in said society, which also happens to provide the largest opportunity for both women and minorities on the entire planet, all while living in the most luxorious and safest time in human history (all while complaining how unfair it all is) felt a bit cringe worthy. It was too bad they took a nearly perfect documentary and couldn't help but expose their political leanings at the end. All that is to say... if you can ignore the "cool kids club" feeling, and the anti white male stuff near the end... the rest of the film is a wonderful look at guitar pedals through the last years!
2021-05-01

Release date: 2009-04-17 Genre:Documentary $12.99

Comments

1. Great History Lesson - While I'm a HUGE lover of the film prodcution of A Chorus Line, I truly found this documentary to be informative and entertaining. However, I think the film was lacking something in not giving you the history behind why the film production didn't follow the true stage production. I loved the film production much more than the stage because it had great songs like Suprise, Suprise. I thought that song carried a lot of weight in the film. Yet still, I loved the history lesson about how this great production first came to life.
2009-10-28

2. This is the movie that the movie of A Chorus Line SHOULD have beeen! - Make no mistake. This is a documentary about the auditions for the revival of A Chorus Line. And yet, this has more emotion, joy, thrills, suspense, dance, tears, and happiness than the movie ever did. GET THIS MOVIE! If you are a fan of the show, Every Little Step will help you relive the joys of the stage production. If you are an aspiring dancer or theatre person, the movie is a love letter to you telling you what it takes to perservere and succeed. You are right there at all the phases of the auditions, watching the behind-the-scenes activities of the production team as they look to recreate the magic of the original production. There are tons of clips of the original cast members back in , audio tapes of the first workshop with Michael Bennet, contemporary interviews with cast members such as Donna McKechnie, and the energetic Baayork Lee who re-creates the original choreography. NOTE TO HOLLYWOOD: This is how to film dance. Feet, bodies, arms--all working together to make you feel the movement on stage. Did I mention to GET THIS MOVIE? Do it! Do it, now! And then give yourself some time to sit and absorb yourself in the new stories of "what we did for love." (And bring a box of tissues.)
2009-10-22