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Franc Roddam's terrifically energetic movie, set to music from the Who's Quadrophenia, is--at the very least, the best film ever based on a rock album (and, yes, that includes Tommy, Pink Floyd: The Wall, and Jesus Christ Superstar). Actually, this tale of the battle between two early 1960s youth subcultures--Mods and Rockers--in the seaside teenage wasteland of Brighton, isn't so much a cinematic "version" of the Who's 1979 double-record rock opera as it is a story based on the sequence of songs on the album. Quadrophenia is about that crucial time in teenhood when the lion's share of your sense of identity is tied up in the music you listen to, the clothes you wear, and the groups you hang out with. Jimmy (Phil Daniels) identifies himself with the sharp-dressing, scooter-riding Mods, who listen to American soul and British pop-rock. The Rockers, on the other hand, are leather-jacketed, black-booted, motorcycle-riding tough guys who listen primarily to classic American rock & roll. The film captures this minor pop-culture revolution perfectly. Look for Sting as a club-hopping slickster, who's shameful secret is that he's a hotel bellboy by day. --Jim Emerson
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By "malovett"
Format:DVD
I have been waiting a long time for the release of a special edition version of this film, and must say that I have been let down by the final release. The film tells the story of a young mods life in 60's England. I love the film and have been a fan of it for a long time. The problem with this release is that it is not the complete film. There are scenes missing that are on on the original UK VHS version. The extras are bad, if you're expecting indepth stories and details about the film, you will like me be disappointed. They are made for an audience with no understanding of the medium it is trying to cover. This just makes it annoying. For a first time viewer, they will be just light, boring and very short entertainment. The interview with Sting has a lot of trouble finding anything that Sting said about the film. The scooter part is about 40 seconds long! The restored film has better colour than the VHS, but this is about the only good point. With missing scenes and bad extras this is not for anyone who likes the film and wants a DVD version of the film to keep. Why dosen't someone give this the release it deserves? Love the film hated the DVD.
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Nicklin
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Format:DVD
This is what I've been waiting for. I've various copies of this movie, from the original video release through the region 2 and region 1 versions but although the extras that were gradually added were interesting, the film itself was still the original grainy print.
This 2 disc edition has a new digitised version of the film, crystal clear and properly formatted for widescreen.
The new extras are great, the making-of documentary contains some great interviews with the cast and the brief guide to the locations is quite interesting and will save you doing the Brighton tour.
Finally, the verbal sparring between Phil Daniels and Franc Roddam in the commentary is amusing and worth a listen. Even if you already have a copy of the film, this is probably still worth buying.
This 2 disc edition has a new digitised version of the film, crystal clear and properly formatted for widescreen.
The new extras are great, the making-of documentary contains some great interviews with the cast and the brief guide to the locations is quite interesting and will save you doing the Brighton tour.
Finally, the verbal sparring between Phil Daniels and Franc Roddam in the commentary is amusing and worth a listen. Even if you already have a copy of the film, this is probably still worth buying.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
As stated in other reviews, this DVD suffers badly from poor mastering. A couple of years ago, this film was remastered for a theatrical release with Quadrophonic sound - this is not present on this disc. The DVD version is simply a mediocre transfer of the recent VHS release. In addition to the other complaints mentioned I must add three other major complaints about this disc.
1) Hum bars. At some stage in the mastering, there has been a source of interference which results in inch wide hum bars travelling up and down the screen for the duration of the film. Not noticible so much during bright exterior shots but terribly distracting for darker scenes. Please note: These hum bars are not on the VHS equivalent of this release so obviously, the original mastertapes are fine.
2) Lip synch seems poor in places
3) There is a nasty jump cut not seen on any of the previous releases for this title. It occurs during the beach fight scene where Chalky is jumped upon. This jump cut may be hiding an otherwise smooth and unnoticible switch to the dual layer portion of this disc but I'm not so sure. On both my players, the scene jumps.
It's a shame that this disc is so flawed. The menus are good and the movie itself is outstanding. This would make an acceptable 'budget-priced' disc but at the time of writing, this disc is still retailing at full price which leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
it was a gift
it certainly made my husband smile. What more can i say.
It certainly met with my expectations
Good quality all round
It certainly met with my expectations
Good quality all round
Published 16 days ago by helen giles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling film
Great movie with a great cast especially Phil Daniels in the lead. The cast also looked like they were thoroughly enjoying the experience of making this film. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Mrs. M. Bicknell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quadrophenia DVD
Great DVD if you were a Mod in the 60/70's. Strange story line but then I was not a Mod and owned larger/faster motor cycles. Interesting film bringing back plenty of memories.
Published 28 days ago by Mike Putt
5.0 out of 5 stars
The film was brilliant
I had not seen this film for a long time. I did not realise what happened to Phil Daniels at the end of the film.
Published 29 days ago by samantha jevon
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very much about 1978
Avoided this film for donkey's years because I never really trusted it.
I don't know why exactly, but Sting's in it (a good enough reason surely! Read more
I don't know why exactly, but Sting's in it (a good enough reason surely! Read more
Published 1 month ago by ranger
5.0 out of 5 stars
We are the Mods We are the Mods We are We are We are the Mods!!!!!!!!
A must for any fan of Quadrophenia,A nice steel case with 2 discs ,it's a bit of a shame theres no new extras all the same as the British
Published 1 month ago by Wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Are The Mods!
Ive always loved this film and could never find it on DVD ( always VHS ) but this was perfect, good special feature too
Published 1 month ago by Matty
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good story
A great story of the 60's Mods and Rockers. Locations were excellent and the attention to detail was good. The price was cheap. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rebel
5.0 out of 5 stars
worthwhile purchase
good film, some funny scenes and although times have changed and we have grown up now still good to see the old days
Published 2 months ago by jenny taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sick film
my fave film of all time, the only fault is it isnt widescreen but worked fine and as I say, best film ever :)
Published 2 months ago by Joel Dawson
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