 "If you're a big Beatles fan..." | 2008-08-26 |
| - Reviewed By petea57 |
| I purchased this documentary on VHS when it first came out (for about $100! ) so that should tell you how I feel about it! If you are a big fan (big- not "moderate" or "casual") you'll eat this up. Besides the early never before heard recordings, photos, performances, and interviews, the stories told by the Beatles and their close associates are just fascinating. And what's great (and pretty funny also) is that they don't always have the same opinions or recollections on events surrounding the band. For example, it seems apparent that George Harrison disliked Beatlemania but Ringo sounds like he really enjoyed it. Also, it's great to learn that despite the eventual acrimony they were very close to one another, something else that makes this worth watching. The last few chapters kind of bum me out because of the dissension and eventual breakup, but you'll get an insight as to why it happened and I think come to realize it was their only option. The added disc has special features about the making of the documentary and accompanying videos that will also be devoured by "big" fans. If you're near my age, 50, it will bring back great memories of a great time and answer all the questions you ever had about the Beatles, The most enjoyment a Beatle fan can have for $49.95. Highly recommended. |
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 "Enjoyable to watch and learn about the Beatles" | 2008-07-30 |
| - Reviewed By jimc-tdc |
Since purchasing this set, I have watched it through twice and some parts three or more times. It is both entertaining and gives a good overview of Beatles music. The real strength of this set is the range of music it includes and the very fine video from televised performances, newsconferences, reporting, documentaries, etc. The film clips are very good. I also liked the special features extremely well, particularly the feeling of the remaining Beatles (three at that time) about arranging and recording John's "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love" tapes.
The film gives only a very general chronology. It also addresses some controversies in passing, but the main focus is on the music and the sensation that resulted from it as well as recording the individual personalities of The Beatles. Ringo probably talks more and is more open in the interviews on this series than I have ever seen him.
I found that the series fed my desire to explore specific topics of Beatles history including the Hamburg experience, Stu Sutcliffe, Pete Best, Brian Epstein, George Martin and Goeff Emerick at EMI studios; Cynthia Lennon and Yoko Ono. So, it's not the whole story, but the central portion of it--the boys themselves and as musicians. And I take it as a very strong complement to these materials that I was encouraged to look deeper. |
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| "A "MUST" for any Beatles fan!!!" | 2008-06-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A7HIVT535PS3C |
| I bought this anthology as a present for my dad who is, still, the greatest Beatles fan in the world. He really wanted to see some live concerts, but I wasn't sure whether these DVDs would satisfy his curiosity. I watched the 5 DVDs with my dad and they were unbelievably entertaining. They present the Beatles in a new light - these guys were very funny and easy going. It was a pleasure to follow their career from the very beginning! The DVDs contain live concerts, interviews and personal footage. A MUST HAVE!!! |
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| "This!!!! should have been called "The Complete Beatles"" | 2008-04-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2KHXHU73GA6NG |
I remember in the 80's the vhs documentary called "The comlpete Beatles" which was only two hours. then in 1995 we had the privilege of seeing the the three night documentary of Anthology which wetted our lips a bit , especially with new Beatle songs to come with it. So I hev been in a Beatles faze recently ,so after two years of thinking about this release , I decided this past Sat. to finally purchase this set on Dvd. I decided to watch a chapter a day so i wouldn't cram it all in and get bored , so that sat night I watched part one of the DVD , then Sunday morning I stared with part two and just kept going because I could not get enough. Now I have finished watching the set , and I still want more.
This is more complete of a history on the band that the actual titled "Complete Beatles" will ever be. I will cherish this set for as long as I live. |
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| "beatles" | 2008-04-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A182W88RBNZV0G |
| We enjoyed these dvds, we found out a lot of things we didn't know about them |
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| "Essential document." | 2008-04-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: AOY3LU5CJCWZU |
| Everyone alive should see this essential document of the Earth-changing event that was The Beatles. |
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| "Beatles Anthology Review" | 2008-03-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: AS79OV4CJ8JVZ |
| This series was done under the supervision of the surviving Beatles at the time (mid 90's) and is basically the story of The Beatles from their perspective. There are lots of interviews with Paul, George, and Ringo with footage from interviews with John. There is a lot of insight into why things happened the way they did. (i.e. their decision to stop touring, Brian Epstein's death, etc.) It starts from their Liverpool roots and follows their fame to Abbey Road. There is lots of excellent footage and I was particularly pleased that they included the "videos" that the band created some twenty years ahead of MTV. Because of the involvment of the surviving Beatles in the production, some of the conflict that happened within the band isn't mentioned or is mentioned briefly. The strongest things about this series are the interviews and the music. I highly recommend it, especially if you're a Beatles fan. |
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| "Excellent!!!" | 2008-03-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A23DW7C22USELL |
| This CD set looked like it was Brand New! The seller sent it immediately and my husband loves it! |
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| "The definitive Beatles biography, on DVD!" | 2008-03-30 |
| - Reviewed By allenb304 |
| When I borrowed this DVD set from our Bass player, I couldn't believe the treasure of music and information about the most innovative music group of the last century. It's simply awesome! Get it now while it can be had. |
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| "Bonus Disc Track List!" | 2008-03-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2O76HIPYPV1TZ |
Bonus Disc:
Additional Footage -
1. THREETLES IN GARDEN ("Ain't She Sweet" and "Baby What You Want Me To Do" performances, plus stories)
2. THREETLES JAMMING ("Blue Moon of Kentucky," "Thinking of Linking," and "Raunchy" performances)
3. GEORGE MARTIN IN THE CONTROL ROOM (Playing back an extended "A Day in the Life (Take 1)" and discussing the song)
4. THE THREETLES AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS - MAY 1995 (listening to take 1 of "Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight" and "Tomorrow Never Knows" with producer George Martin)
5. Never-before-seen recording of "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love"
6. Interviews -
1. George Martin, Neil Aspinall, Derek Taylor, and the Anthology editing staff
7. The Making-of "Free As a Bird" video
8. "Real Love" music video version 2
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