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A rockumentary which follows Swedish famous exports on a tour of Australia, in 1977 at the height of their career.
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ABBA, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha FältskogDirectors: Lasse Hallström
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By S. V. Kerry
Format:DVD
"Abba-The Movie" was in the cinemas back in 1978 and this re-release brings back wonderful momories. Digitally remastered and with bonus features including an interview with Bjorn,Benny and director Lasse Halstrom the music harks back to a time before the devorces and the serious stuff took hold of the Abba members.The photography and footage of the Australian concerts is amazing and its so nice to hear the oldies again."Tiger","S.O.S",Rock Me",Mamma Mia","He Is Your Brother","Money Money Money",and "Ive Been Waiting For You"are all here and it looks like the performers had the time of their lives.Frida and Bjorn hamming it up on "Why Did It Have To Be Me",Benny virtually lifting himself off his piano stool during "Intermezzo No 1" and Agnetha laughing and joking with the band shows she wasn't always the crumbling wreck she's so often percieved as being.O.K so the little sub-plot about the d.j trying to get an interview is light weight but the scenes premiering "Eagle" and "The Name Of The Game" are excellent under Halstrom's direction. The joy in the performance of "So Long",the audience reaction to both "Fernando" and "Dancing Queen" and the inclusion of "Get On The Carousel" are reason enough to get this, let alone the stunning ariel shot of the stockholm Islands closing with "Thank You For The Music"...Brilliant..Buy it!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By NatJ
Format:DVD
Well i wasn't around for the Abba days so i'm so grateful that someone thought to make this wonderful movie!! Not for the not so genius story, but for the wonderful concert footage! Just amazing!!
Songs include Fernando, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Money Money Money, Why Did It Have To Be Me (Bjorn and Frida only!!! HGHLIGHT!) I've Been Waiting For You - all LIVE!
Imagine Fernando - Frida singing beautifully, her warm deep inviting voice and long firey red straight hair blowing in the warm night breeze - just beautiful - ON THIS DVD!
You really get such a buzz and feel like you're really back in the 70's, back there at those concerts with them!! Sensational!!
I first bought the PAL video and played it over and over again - now i have The Movie on DVD - It's FAB!!
MUST BUY FOR ANY ABBA FANS!! :-)
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Brett R. Ray
Format:Blu-ray
I was very excited to hear that the great work the Swedish Film institute did on this film was being now presented in Blu-Ray Format.
Fistly Thankyou.
This is a excellent transfer considering the film was made in 1977 for a limited release.
I was 12 years old when ABBA came to sydney in 1977.
Being one of 4 children and with just 1 income in the family I could not
go to see ABBA in concert.
Reading the paper every day when they were here I still remember what a mad time it was then.
Jump to Christmas 2007.
The Blu-ray arrives and I got to see it on my dad's new 56" Samsung plasma
with surround. It was great to watch it with my family.
The picture is beautiful, The sound is fantastic. I did get to go to the concert and was transported to another time.
Thankyou for all the hard work in this release.
If you are a true ABBA fan Buy it.
Fistly Thankyou.
This is a excellent transfer considering the film was made in 1977 for a limited release.
I was 12 years old when ABBA came to sydney in 1977.
Being one of 4 children and with just 1 income in the family I could not
go to see ABBA in concert.
Reading the paper every day when they were here I still remember what a mad time it was then.
Jump to Christmas 2007.
The Blu-ray arrives and I got to see it on my dad's new 56" Samsung plasma
with surround. It was great to watch it with my family.
The picture is beautiful, The sound is fantastic. I did get to go to the concert and was transported to another time.
Thankyou for all the hard work in this release.
If you are a true ABBA fan Buy it.
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Its Ok !! As Entertainment & Australian History
Having previously seen preview shorts.This measures up as presented.! It's a fair record of the Australian ABBA Experience. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Douglas G. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for any ABBA fan
Film is a must have for any ABBA fan. You really need to have this in your shelf.
It is full of that energy that ABBA had then. Read more
It is full of that energy that ABBA had then. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I was there!
First of all you have to try and forget the silly DJ part of the story and just completely enjoy the fantastic songs ABBA perform in front of a frenzy of fans. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by Agnetha
5.0 out of 5 stars
ABBA Alive & very Well!
Although ABBA didn't care much for touring they loved performing on stage especially Frida, the 'Movie' has all the hits and some surprises with stunning live HD footage and truely... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by G. Fraser
3.0 out of 5 stars
ABBA The Movie
Worth buying for the footage of abba on tour. However, in my opinion there was not nearly enough focus on perfomance and far too much of the ridiculous spoof documentary/reporting. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Gun Club
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back to high school years
It was great pleasure to go back 30+ years when I first watch this movie. My daughters (9 and 12) are mad about ABBA, they knew CDs and videos only. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by L. Rusev
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blue Ray Magic !
This is the first Blue Ray DVD i have purchased, the picture is Magic, but not as purfect as you would expect !! Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by M. C. Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy, swinging, life-enhancing light music
Nice to be reminded of an era when light music was still tuneful, well-crafted, and not tied to some dreary miserable political pontificating!
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Mr. Maurice E. Taggart
5.0 out of 5 stars
ABBA look at this. (ABBA=Have a) Oh never mind!
I am a massive ABBA fan and I was shocked to learn that they made a movie a few months ago. This movie was not the critics "film of the year" in no way, shape or form. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2008 by A. WILLIAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars
The charismatic Swedes on tour...
What I like about this film is that it shows Abba as they were conquering the world of pop, before the break-ups that would eventualy lead to their demise. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2007 by F. A. Penney
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