- Format: Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
- DVD Release Date: 7 May 2002
- Run Time: 117 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXB1
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 124,029 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What can I say really. Mix together the most talented musicians of their time along with the most talented film maker of the time and you get The Last Waltz.
The Band are at their best here and the special guests only enhance the spectacular talent of these guys. Everywhere the guests are outshone by Robbie and the boys, however Van Morrison's performance is amazing by any standard and even the Band themselves look at him in awe.
The special features are interesting. Interviews with Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson are a good insight into how a farewell concert became a piece of musical history. There is also a well stocked photo gallery, commentary by the film maker and musician and a short jamming session by some of the guests. This is a must have for every DVD collection. Buy it, keep it, show it to your kids and make sure you follow the instructions: THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD.
The Band are at their best here and the special guests only enhance the spectacular talent of these guys. Everywhere the guests are outshone by Robbie and the boys, however Van Morrison's performance is amazing by any standard and even the Band themselves look at him in awe.
The special features are interesting. Interviews with Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson are a good insight into how a farewell concert became a piece of musical history. There is also a well stocked photo gallery, commentary by the film maker and musician and a short jamming session by some of the guests. This is a must have for every DVD collection. Buy it, keep it, show it to your kids and make sure you follow the instructions: THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
No other concert film is as well made as this one. But this is no surprise, the film is directed by Martin Scorsese.
The DVD is a considerable improvement on VHS. The sound is better, there are a moderate amount of extras and of course its shown in its original cinema aspect ratio.
However, the main reason to buy this film is the music. Quite simply The Band were one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands ever. This is a film of their farewell concert (at least in the classic line-up with Robbie Robertson on guitar). The Bands music on its own would merit purchase of this disc. They run through a 'best of' set, that as a concert film would be hard to beat.
Add to this the guest list, and you have the best concert film ever. Van Morrison in his hey day belting out Caravan. Joni Mitchell singing Coyote. Dylan with Robbie Robertson burning incendiary guitar licks behind him. Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Dr John... The list goes on and on.
To flesh the film out a bit they filmed a few numbers on a sound stage. One of these is a version of The Weight. This version of The Weight features The Band with The Staples singers. If you haven't heard Mavis Staples, and you like gospel influenced music this takes what was already a great song to a new level.
Please note that Van Morrison's performance of Caravan is on this version of the DVD!
The same year this was filmed (1976) Punk came on the scene and changed music for ever. But it doesn't matter whether you were brought up on Elvis Presley, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana or Coldplay, this music is as essential now as it was 30 years ago
The DVD is a considerable improvement on VHS. The sound is better, there are a moderate amount of extras and of course its shown in its original cinema aspect ratio.
However, the main reason to buy this film is the music. Quite simply The Band were one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands ever. This is a film of their farewell concert (at least in the classic line-up with Robbie Robertson on guitar). The Bands music on its own would merit purchase of this disc. They run through a 'best of' set, that as a concert film would be hard to beat.
Add to this the guest list, and you have the best concert film ever. Van Morrison in his hey day belting out Caravan. Joni Mitchell singing Coyote. Dylan with Robbie Robertson burning incendiary guitar licks behind him. Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Dr John... The list goes on and on.
To flesh the film out a bit they filmed a few numbers on a sound stage. One of these is a version of The Weight. This version of The Weight features The Band with The Staples singers. If you haven't heard Mavis Staples, and you like gospel influenced music this takes what was already a great song to a new level.
Please note that Van Morrison's performance of Caravan is on this version of the DVD!
The same year this was filmed (1976) Punk came on the scene and changed music for ever. But it doesn't matter whether you were brought up on Elvis Presley, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana or Coldplay, this music is as essential now as it was 30 years ago
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the great rock concerts of all time.... The Band at their best with an extraordinary list of guest musicians including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison, etc..... and, strangely, Neil Diamond (the first time I have enjoyed his music).
All arranged and played superbly, not the usual chaos of some many "great" concerts. (Or did Scorcese spare us the chaotic bits?!)
The songs are interspersed with interviews etc. which for me enhanced the concert, though I guess they would be a nuisance if you sometimes want to use the DVD as a CD and just listen to the music.
Very well filmed by Martin Scorcese who manages to bring out the best in the music without getting in its way. The interview with him on the making of the film is good stuff.
Highly recommended.
(PS I have a USA version, but I assume the British one will be the same)
All arranged and played superbly, not the usual chaos of some many "great" concerts. (Or did Scorcese spare us the chaotic bits?!)
The songs are interspersed with interviews etc. which for me enhanced the concert, though I guess they would be a nuisance if you sometimes want to use the DVD as a CD and just listen to the music.
Very well filmed by Martin Scorcese who manages to bring out the best in the music without getting in its way. The interview with him on the making of the film is good stuff.
Highly recommended.
(PS I have a USA version, but I assume the British one will be the same)
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