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U2 - Vertigo 05: Live from Chicago [DVD]
 
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U2 - Vertigo 05: Live from Chicago [DVD]

U2 (Actor) | Rated: Exempt | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: U2
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Universal Island
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Nov 2005
  • Run Time: 251 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BKHF9I
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 29,759 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Filmed at the United Center Chicago on 9th and 10th May 2005, the Vertigo 2005 DVD brings the Vertigo tour experience to the small screen. The Deluxe DVD spans two discs: the full live show, directed by Hamish Hamilton - director of both U2's previous million selling live DVDs - plus an additional disc of bonus material including Beyond The Tour, an intimate behind the scenes documentary and startling 'surveillance cuts' of the Chicago show. Filmed using four remotely controlled black and white infra-red surveillance cameras, the footage offers a totally different perspective on the show.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having been blown away by the live show in Amsterdam (3) my expectations for this DVD were very high, and I now, after just watching it (unlike many other 'reviewers'), I must admit I'm a little bit dissapointed...

A large part of that dissapointment is ofcourse my high expectations, but somehow it just isn't as gripping as most of the other DVD/Videos (especially Slane Castle) and definately not as mind-blowing as the 'real deal'. Especially the first half of the DVD didn't glue me to the couch like the others did.

I've thought very hard about it, but I think this mainly caused by the fact that:

1. I've seen the real thing, the stadium show with 50.000 people going absolutely crazy, an experience which is one of my personal high points in life, so, okay, kinda hard to beat :)
2. Lots of critical moments in the (fantastic!) light/videoshow and reactions of the crowd (where is the crowd in this DVD anyway?) are missed due to the use (IMHO) too much close-ups of the band.
3. Something's up with the mix of the sound. It's kind of vague and especially Larry's drumkit seems rather unbalanced, for example the bassdrum doesn't seem to pack any real punch.
4. It's an 'early' show in the first leg of the tour, so there still some rough edges on all aspects of the production.

That said, it's still U2, lots of new/rarely video-ed songs, the band's great as usual (altough Bono's voice seems to come and go, and Edge makes a few little mistakes, but hey, that's usual aswell :)) and the video quality is also excellent, so still great stuff for the fans, but if I wanted to show an 'outsider' what U2 is all about I'd pick Slane Castle anytime.

But I must admit I like the really big stadium shows (think: Popmart) better, so this DVD probably suits the fans of the more intimate shows better.

Finally, the extra disk on the 'deluxe edition' isn't really worth the extra money IMHO, the 'documentary' is mainly a lot of soundbites from fans (contains a great hilarious of Vertigo sung by fans though!) and crew. Not a lot from the band, and definately not enough from the production of the show. Willy's security cam shots are nice, but nothing more than that. Cannot comment on the DVD rom features though as I haven't seen 'm yet. Would get the regular version if you're on a budget or not a die-hard fan.

Now the wait for San Siro starts, hopefully Hamish Hamilton paid some attention to the show and the audience this time, willy and those crazy italians deserve it!

Anyway, (you will) have fun!

My 5 cents.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
simply the best 16 Nov 2005
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Format:DVD
well where do i start? its stunning you feel you are there, with the sound qaulity and the performance the group give is thrilling and you just wish they would go on and on.my only disappointment was that with or without you and bad are not on but it is just a superb show and a must see if you like live music they are the best around for that.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
vertigo chicago 15 Nov 2005
Format:DVD
yet another classic from the u2 phenomenon , expertly cut & shot superb sound it really captures all that u2 are about ...the journey goes on and just gets better
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This is a great show from 2005. Excellent Quality, maybe not as good a set list as the 2001 Elevation shows. Check out Slane 2001, cannot really be bet for atmosphere. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by B. Regan
Good, but no cigar boys...
I have had this DVD (the 'Deluxe' version, of which more later) since it's first week of release. I have to say it's musical content and the filming of it has grown on me as time... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2008 by Dm Blackwell
Loved It
Great concert, quality production. lots of extras in the deluxe edition. Just wish I had been there.
Published on 12 Jan 2008 by Under a Blood Red Sky
Money grabbing
I bought this one after brilliant Slane Castle DVD just to find myself very dissapointed. U2 went very far from what they used to be. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by kantalarski
A masterful middle . . . the rest has been done before
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Published on 24 April 2007 by Daiho
A masterful middle . . . the rest has been done before
I'm a long time U2 fan disappointed in How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. I've stopped "following" the band, stopped reading news about them, stopped listening to bootlegs from their... Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by Daiho
Quality a let down
After waiting in anticipation for the release of the dvd, i was probably one of the first to run out and buy it. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2007 by Rod
Good, but not as good as the Slane DVD
Don't get me wrong - this is a very well shot concert film of a very good band in action. The sound is good (Egde, Adam and Larry are all on top form), and Bono tries his best to... Read more
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