- Format: Dolby, Box set
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: All Regions
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Sanctuary
- DVD Release Date: 26 April 2004
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0001FYRLM
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- #16 in Film & TV > Music DVDs > Artists & Bands > Who, The
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Devotees of the Who, who haven't availed themselves of Jeff Stein's thrilling, self-mocking 1979 documentary The Kids Are Alright, shouldn't wait another minute now that the film has been painstakingly--perhaps heroically--restored to its theatrical-release length from original elements. The sound is clearer than on previous video releases, images are once more crisp and colour-rich, and adjustments in tape speed make the band sound like themselves again, particularly in vintage television performances and filmed club dates from as far back as the band's sonically thrilling, early R&B period. Special features are extensive, including, among many other delights, multiple-angle footage, an insightful interview with Roger Daltrey, a feature about the film's restoration, and a mesmerising, isolated John Entwistle audio track. --Tom Keogh
DVD Description
Capturing the individual band members’ musicianship and personality through live performance footage and interviews, The Kids Are Alright chronicles the development of The Who from angry early sixties mod upstarts to worldwide rock icons in the late seventies.
The Special Edition 2-disc set benefits from state-of-the-art picture restoration, remixed Dolby Digital 5.1, and dts audio. It also includes the bonus disc Won’t Get Filmed Again. Clocking in at around two-and-a-half hours of rare material, this disc contains brand new interviews with key participants Roger Daltrey (Behind Blue Eyes) and director Jeff Stein (See My Way), a virtual tour of London, trivia games and a multi-angle performance segment. All the titles of the segments are playfully drawn from Who song titles. Most of disc 2’s supplementary material is dedicated to detailing what went into the restoration of this project, from both a philosophical standpoint as well as a technical one, making it fascinating for movie fans as well as fans of The Who.
The 2-Disc Special Edition comes complete with a 30-page collectible booklet featuring a new in-depth introduction by director Jeff Stein and new notes by leading ‘Who-ologist’ – Brian Cady. Included are numerous photographs of the band, including many previously unpublished images.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Rock Movie Ever?,
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This review is from: The Who -- The Kids Are Alright Special Edition (2 discs) [DVD] (DVD)
One of the first, but still one of the very best rock movies. This non chronological approach to the history of The Who was originally fortuitously released at exactly the right time following the death of Keith Moon, which signalled for many the death of The Who itself. The balance of speech and music is just right. Pete Townshend was always one of rock's most interesting interviewees and Moonie's natural wit is evident from the opening sequence featuring the band's legendary appearance on the Smothers's Brother's show, and reaches full fruition on the wonderful Russell Harty interview sequence, snatches of which are scattered throughout the film. The music naturally speaks for itself, and unlike modern videos it isn't interrupted by speech. Also unlike even more modern videos the viewer isn't sent dizzy by cameras cutting ridiculously from one shot to the other every two seconds - see the Coldplay Live for a prime example of this irritating tendency. I have loads of music DVD's, including recent ones by the likes of the aformentioned Coldplay, U2, REM, Red Hot Chilli Peppers -decent bands all. However, it was only when I saw 'The Kids Are Alright' again that I remembered that despite the often incredible modern special effects, the modern filming, and the modern hype, that ultimately non of these bands could actually hold a candle as a live act to The Who in their heyday. The only other music videos which can even be compared to this are: The Beatles Anthology, as classy a product as everything associated with the Fabs; the Rolling stones Four Flicks, although great as this is I'd still have preferred a really good video of the Stones in their prime (when are they going to release 'Gimme Shelter' in the UK?), Led Zeppelin's DVD, musically fabulous, but Zep never had anything like the wit, warmth and personality of The Who, and The Who's other essential video 30 Years Of R n B, although this contains too much post Moon stuff. No, for me 'The Kids Are Alright' remains just about the greatest rock music film ever. The superior sound and picture quality on this DVD release, together with the second disc of extensive and interesting extras, makes it worth buying even for those of you who like me have the old VHS version.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Who dvd available!!!,
By Joe (Luxembourg) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Who -- The Kids Are Alright Special Edition (2 discs) [DVD] (DVD)
I too had the video, but the extra material made me opt for the dvd as well. I'm glad I did. The dvd is exceptional in terms of quality and sound. It shows how poor the video was. Even the laserdiscs were copied from the VHS and so were 3rd generation copies.In the extras there are multi angle cams on WGFA and Baba which are incredible to watch. The film/video editing of WGFA left so much of the action out (Daltery's mike swinging , Townshend's usual menacing presence). With 6 different angles you have the complete view and experience. AMAZING!!! A must for any Who Fan!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Kids Are Better Than Ever,
This review is from: The Who -- The Kids Are Alright Special Edition (2 discs) [DVD] (DVD)
one of the Special Features displays the differences between the "old" andrestored sound and picture quality, and I have to say there's radicalimprovement. Best of all is the comparative clarity of the new picturewith rich colours.The sound has been bettered too, and mostimportantly the tape speed adjustments make the Who sound like themselvesintstead of Chipmunks. The optional subtitles are a big help too, for us foreigners and those whocan't quite keep up with the zanier interview moments. The package isvery attractive and come with an illustrated booklet of liner notes. More on the Special Features: they're a plenty, ranging from "makingof"-type of features to Trivia Games. A remarkable section is dedicated tothe musical genius of John Entwhistle: marvel at his bass virtuosowatching him in action and listening to a separated bass feed. Brilliant!
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