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The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
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Director: Martin Scorsese
Actors: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond
Studio: MGM
Category: DVD

List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(265 reviews)
Sales Rank: 993

Format: Dolby, Ntsc, Color
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 117 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: MGMD1003426D
ISBN: 0792852508
UPC: 027616875754
EAN: 9780792852506
ASIN: B00003CXB1

Release Date: May 7, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: 1978
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews:

Description
It started as a concert. It became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars asthey celebrate The Band's historic 1976 farewell performance. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull, Goodfellas), The Last Waltz is not only "the most beautiful rock film evermade" (New York Times) it's "one of the most important cultural events of the last two decades" (Rolling Stone)!

Amazon.com
Martin Scorsese's 1978 capsule history of the Band is mixed with footage of the group's allegedly last performance (certainly their last performance as a quintet) in this particularly stylish concert film. Scorsese shoots the players and their sundry guests with the same flair and enthusiasm one can see in the later The Color of Money or Goodfellas. He also proves a good interviewer with Band members, particularly Robbie Robertson, whose sleepy-sexy good looks make a star-caliber impression in close-up. But the film's real hook is the stage show, which features a rotation of rock legends (Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Paul Butterfield, Bob Dylan, and so on) playing with the Band before a wildly appreciative audience. --Tom Keogh


Customer Reviews:   Read 260 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Elizabeth   December 1, 2008
This is one of our favorite movies. It is like having a concert and a behind the scenes tour all in one.


5 out of 5 stars Great Service   October 13, 2008
I got exactly what i wanted and it came a day early. I was totally satisfied with the service


5 out of 5 stars Saying farewell to The Band - quite astounding -   September 29, 2008
Just another sign I was born in the wrong generation. To have been at this concert, wow, what a memory. Fantastic work by Martin Scorcese.


5 out of 5 stars All you wish for and more   August 18, 2008
The movie is the movie. If you have seen it, it is wonderful. Classically done and arguably the best rock and roll documentary made. The Blu-ray edition is what makes this so special. The clarity of the performances both visually and audibly is astonishing. The presence of the performers and the subtle nuances of their performances are presented in this high def format beyond what you could hope for. The bonus interviews with Scorcese and Robertson are also worth a gander. Just to hear the clarity of perspective from a long time after the fact.


5 out of 5 stars The Last Waltz very worth it!   August 11, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My order of The Last Waltz DVD arrived promptly at my door in excellent condition. I am very satified.


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