That was incredible. On HDTV it was breaktaking. I kept waiting for Mick Jagger to come out of my television. Seriously!
Martin Scorsese could have done for the Rolling Stones what he did for Bob Dylan in No Direction Home. Instead, he filmed Shine a Light. This was no exhaustive biography, nor a in-depth documentary; this was simple the Stones in all their ferocity. More concert than docu-drama, Shine a Light is footage of the Stones in the intimate Beacon Theater in NYC performing for a small, but full crowd.
Scorsese delights the concert-goers senses with brilliant editing that dazzles. While I wish there would have been better coverage of Keith, Ronnie and Charlie, Mick is the ultimate front man. The camera can't not watch him. Scorsese catches some candid shots between the group that are rather endearing and with Scorsese's touch, the band's chemistry is awesome to behold.
The concert footage from their Bigger Bang tour is a solid mix of songs. Opening with Jumpin Jack Flash {expecting something else?}, the Stones tear through the set with unexpected tracks thrown in. Tumbling Dice and Shattered shares airtime with masterpieces like Sympathy for the Devil. They graciously share the stage with Jack White and tear it up with Buddy Guy on Champagne and Reefer.
Shine a Light marks a moment of rock and rock history and celebrates. As the Stones rock on, Scorsese puncuates the film with interviews from their younger days. Fans will find these snippets of news almost prophetic. Shine a Light is easily a must-see for Stones fans!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Shine a Light (2008)
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So, I thought I was the only one that was allowed to brag about HD? Infact, didn't you make fun of me cause of it?
Yes, I totally made fun of you. While I do enjoy the amazing quality of HD, I do not, however, 'want to marry it'. *laughs*
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