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| The Last Waltz | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 267 reviews)
Sales Rank: 678
Category: DVD
Actors: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond
Director: Martin Scorsese
Publisher: MGM
Studio: MGM
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Label: MGM
Format: Dolby, Ntsc, Color
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 117 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD1003426D
ISBN: 0792852508
UPC: 027616875754
EAN: 9780792852506
ASIN: B00003CXB1
Release Date: May 7, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: 1978
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Description
It started as a concert. It became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars asthey celebrate The Band's historic 1976 farewell performance. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull, Goodfellas), The Last Waltz is not only "the most beautiful rock film evermade" (New York Times) it's "one of the most important cultural events of the last two decades" (Rolling Stone)!
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Martin Scorsese's 1978 capsule history of the Band is mixed with footage of the group's allegedly last performance (certainly their last performance as a quintet) in this particularly stylish concert film. Scorsese shoots the players and their sundry guests with the same flair and enthusiasm one can see in the later The Color of Money or Goodfellas. He also proves a good interviewer with Band members, particularly Robbie Robertson, whose sleepy-sexy good looks make a star-caliber impression in close-up. But the film's real hook is the stage show, which features a rotation of rock legends (Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Paul Butterfield, Bob Dylan, and so on) playing with the Band before a wildly appreciative audience. --Tom Keogh
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 THE LAST WALTZ January 6, 2009
I BOUGHT THIS VIDEO FOR MY HUSBAND. HE FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. HE LOVES MUSIC FROM THE 70'S AND DID NOT KNOW THIS VIDEO EXISTED.
significant upgrade over the CD and DVD versions December 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Last Waltz is the music, and the BD production offers a significant upgrade over the CD and DVD versions. The 5.1 lossless PCM is a treat with extended treble, solid midrange and taught bass. Every instrument is audible and images superbly in the soundstage, which is lush deep and vibrant. Listen to Joni Mitchell sing backup vocals in Helpless. Female voices are an excellent reference for judging the audible merits of recordings, and here Mitchell sounds full and with gorgeous timbre. Throughout her subsequent performance of Coyote, the way she breaks from spoken words into more melodic placement of the notes soars above the taught rhythmic pulse of The Band. The Last Waltz focuses on the key areas to see at any given moment, whether it's the facial expression of a musician or the entire band on the stage. The 1080p resolution instantly communicates details unresolved in NTSC versions, including fabric textures, hair, or in Neil Young's case a bit of white powder near his nose, rumored to be cocaine. It may look a bit dated, but The Last Waltz is refreshing at the same time. It takes us back to an era when rock stardom was achieved more by talent and dedication to the music compared with today's music business of dancing divas and gangsta rappers.
Elizabeth December 1, 2008
This is one of our favorite movies. It is like having a concert and a behind the scenes tour all in one.
Great Service October 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got exactly what i wanted and it came a day early. I was totally satisfied with the service
Saying farewell to The Band - quite astounding - September 29, 2008
Just another sign I was born in the wrong generation. To have been at this concert, wow, what a memory. Fantastic work by Martin Scorcese.
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