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The Last Waltz [1978] [DVD]

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  • Actors: The Band, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young
  • Directors: Martin Scorsese
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Oct 2002
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006JNBF
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,291 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert film ever, THE LAST WALTZ celebrates the final performance by the Band (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson). The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena--where the group had played their very first show more than 16 years before. In order to make their farewell even more unforgettable, they recruited numerous guests to join them onstage. They include Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Paul Butterfield, Ronnie Hawkins, and the Staples. Martin Scorsese, a former roommate of Robbie Robertson's, employs some of the world's greatest cinematographers--including Michael Chapman, Vilmos Zsigmond, and Laszlo Kovacs--to film the set in a way that captures the show's sweat and energy with a powerful intimacy. Interspersed into the songs are a series of interviews with the Band's members, who recall their early days playing for empty bars and their emergence as major players in the rock & roll game. THE LAST WALTZ is a thrilling concert film, mandatory viewing even for those unfamiliar with the Band or rock music in general.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Show!, 15 Nov 2002
By Livia (London) - See all my reviews
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.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the band!, 19 Jun 2003
By J. Sullivan (Ealing, London) - See all my reviews
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This dvd is for all who love great music or can appreciate great music.

The Band's obivious enjoyment of playing their last concert together cant help but leave you in awe as they whizz through some of their best and most reknowned songs, 'Up on cripple creek', 'The weight', and 'The night they drove old dixie down'.

But the influx of greats who accompany them through the evening is unbelievable and inconceivable in today's music world. Bob 'da man' Dylan is on top form, we see dr John, Emmylou Harris, 'the Hawk', Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, the Staples, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Diamond (i hope i mentioned eveyone!)rocking it out.

Even Neil Young coming on with a version of 'Helpless' (Joni Mitchell does backing). Just watch Rick and Robbie gaze at the ceiling as a coked up Neil Young tries to find the right chord "got it now Robbie".

Scorsese makes them look so cool and what all rock bands should srtive to be, in it for the music and thrill of playing. The stories from the "16 years" on the road are also well worth sitting through, a real playful description of the 60s travelling band.

But the van Morrison performance towards the end is amazing and the band are simply taken by his second-to-known voice, i loved it and haven't got a van Morrison record but i will now.

The best concert/docu dvd to date. If you like good music with a bit of soul and expectional playing get it, GET IT NOW!!!!

Anoher thing... between songs we get a rendition of 'The Canterbury Tales' and some nutter who does a very witty take on the Lord's prayer. Very amusing.

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive rock concert film, 5 Oct 2002
By Roger K (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eric Clapton?
This is truly wonderful but why is this listed as Eric Clapton? Seems very strange since he plays on one song and is arguably outshone by Mr Robertson! www.strangebrewrock.co.uk
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3.0 out of 5 stars Competent backing group
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A question asked by my 14 year old daughter before settling down with her to watch what I promised would be the best music film she would ever watch. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still crazy after all these years
I remembered going to see "The last waltz" as a kid and it was from this that I became a huge fan of Neil young. So off I plodded to grab the ultimate folky get together. Read more
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