Shine a Light

09 Sep

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Shine a Light

Binding : DVD
ProductGroup : DVD
Manufacturer : Paramount
Brand : PARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO
Label : Paramount
Publisher : Paramount
Studio : Paramount
ReleaseDate : 2008-07-29

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Album Description
Widescreen Rated PG 13. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the world's greatest Rock'N' Roll band, The Rolling Stones, unite to bring audiences the year's most extraordinary film event, Shine A Light. With special appearances by Christina Aguilera, Jack White and Buddy Guy, and four Rolling Stones performances not seen in theaters, Shine A Light is a must-own for Rock'N'Roll fans across generations. 5.1 Dolby Digital (English, Spanish, French), Behind the scenes featurette, plus four music videos (Undercover Of The Night, Paint It Black, Little T And A, I'm Free)
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Martin Scorsese leaps into the madness of the Rolling Stones’ organization in Shine a Light, barely controlling (in a most entertaining way) a documentary that culminates in the Stones’ best concert on film. The movie’s highly entertaining, pre-performance prologue finds a frazzled Scorsese trying to get a clue about the band’s plans for a very special New York City date in 2006, a benefit hosted by Bill and Hillary Clinton. While Mick Jagger quibbles over concepts for the stage’s set and peruses lists of possible songs to include in the show, Scorsese tries to figure out how to shoot something for which he has few production details. Everything falls into place eventually, and after an extraordinary meet-and-greet scene in which Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, and Charlie Watts catch up with the Clintons and sweetly introduce themselves to Hillary’s mom, the Stones launch into a set that leans less heavily than usual on their greatest hits canon. Longtime fans are sure to appreciate the wealth of generally-untapped material from Let It Bleed ("You Got the Silver," "Live With Me"), Exile On Main Street ("All Down the Line," "Loving Cup"), and Some Girls ("Faraway Eyes," "Just My Imagination"). Jack White, Christina Aguilera, and Buddy Guy are on hand for memorable collaborations, but the Stones all alone are truly on fire in the relatively intimate setting of a small theater. Among the highlights is a sexy and even thrilling call-and-response between Jagger and ace backup singer Lisa Fischer on "She Was Hot," Richards’ gracious and expansive solo on "Connection," and Jagger’s witty take on "Some Girls" (which manages to skip over the controversial verse about "black girls"). Throughout the show, Scorsese and an army of camera operators cover the action from every conceivable angle, which results not so much in another hyperkinetic concert film but rather in the kind of graceful, flattering portrayal of a great band that the director mastered with The Last Waltz. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

2/5
Disappointed (2009-06-19)
I expected more with the professional production of a legend. I wanted more music and less commentary. I would not have minded the commentary if it was relevant and limited... targeted to enhance the musical journey.

5/5
THE ROCKERS WHO LIVED FOREVER! (2009-06-16)
What A Tribute - Scorsese the icon - "following" the iconic Stones . Couldn't ask for much more in a documentary film. Some reviews 'pick' at the film ... but for die-hard Stones (and Scorese) fans - it couldn't have been better. Sentimental, Sensual - Perfect!

1/5
Need a Aspirn (2009-06-04)
Lots of cuts and not a great performance...blu-ray was not impressive !
I love the Stones but this one did'nt work for me! Rent it before you buy!

1/5
When the musicians are alive, but TOO OLD to perform, aka when the MUSIC DIES! (2009-06-02)
This is when musicians buddies are alive, but MUSIC dies.
Stones are old enough and drug-addicted enough to give even a good live (not to talk about great live). I watch the concerts and see how they killed and thrilled their music. Rolling Stones became a SHOW-ORRIENTED band. Quite similiarly to Madonna. Well... we all know Madonna can't sing, she hasn't voice and looks like old b**ch, thus puts everything in the show and stage-design to attract people.

If you are a MUSIC FAN, the music you listen must be GOOD TO LISTEN, not good to watch. The only thing I like in todays Stones, is their stage set, light effects and the number of crowd they attract. what about MUSIC? musically this is probably the WORST band from the list of Stones' cover bands.

the ONLY band, which comes from the sixties and MUSICALLY remains ABSOLUTELY GREAT, is DEEP PURPLE. Deep Purple & Rolling Stones are maybe worlds greatest Rock'N'Roll bands and true and greatest legends of rock. But musically only Purple remains as great as they were 40 years ago.

All in all, if yuo like great show, great stage-set and light effects, buy Rolling Stones, or Madonna, or Justin Timberlake's DVD...

but if you think that MUSIC comes first, and you love MUSIC & TRUE ROCK'N'ROLL, go and buy Deep Purple - Live At Montreux 2006, or Live In Birmingham 2002...

for me, music comes first, thats why I think sadly, modern Rolling Stones s*cks musically, just alike Madonna...

5/5
Very Entertaining (2009-05-04)
Excellent showcase for one of Rock's finest bands. Special guest appearance of Jack White was incredible. There is a reason why the Stones have endured and Scorcese totally gets it. I highly reccomend this movie.

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