Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: SHINE A LIGHT (DVD MOVIE)
EAN: 0973635187470
Format: AC-3
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-07-29
Running Time: 121
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-04-04
MPN: 351874

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.System Requirements:Running Time: 121 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES Rating: PG-13 UPC: 097363518747 Manufacturer No: 351874

Customer Rating:
Summary: Mick Jagger 3 Stories High
Comment: When I saw Shine A Light in IMAX, Mick and Keith were 3 stories high and it wasn't enough. I had to go back and see it twice. This is the best rockn'roll film of the Greatest Rockn'roll band in the World. If they can't rock you, nobody can.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Why did Scorsese direct this?
Comment: First off, I am a world class Stones fan. I am also a Scorsese fan. I don't see what this great director added to the Stones legacy. There are plenty of Rolling Stones concerts from the last twenty years on DVD. The last two tours were heavily documented by the Stones themselves. This production is nothing special. I think some of the concerts filmed by the Stones are better. The only thing to sell this particular product with is the inclusion of songs not previously on DVD, such as Tears Go By and She Was Hot. Jack White's duet was not particularly good. Christina Aguilera's was better, and Buddy Guy was probably the best of the star turns. But this is not riveting stuff. The fans need a more historical documentary, since 25X5 has never been issued on DVD. There has to be a ton of interesting footage from Brian Jones onward. Go ask Bill Wyman, he's probably got the motherlode squirreled away. As for 'Shine A Light', I don't get it. What did Martin Scorsese add?

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Customer Rating:
Summary: You get what you need...
Comment: Well into his 60's, Mick remains a true rockstar... an immensely talented and amazingly athletic explosion of raw energy. In a polished performance (re-lived countless times over nearly half a century) the Stones still look like they're having fun. The beat is solid, the songs are tight and these old men make it look easy. Watch it and enjoy it. It can't last --time catches up with us all.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Technical Issues
Comment: The disc played in my Samsung Blu Ray player with great difficulty. At 11:19 it kept locking up, so I had to skip those chapters in order to see the concert. The menu caused my player, a Samsung with all the latest firmware upgrades, to lock up. Chapter selection was unavailable as were the extras. Why did they even ship this knowing full well it would not function with Blu Ray players- see other reviews about this as well. I am not the only one having problems with the bluray version.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: THE STONES! LIVING LEGENDS CAN DO NO WRONG!
Comment: I have been a Rolling Stones fan since the 60's when I first bought and wore out my "45" of 'Honky Tonk Women'. Being a musician, it's hard not to criticize the playing of Keith now, as it seems he is playing when and whatever he "feels" live, but who am I to say anything negative about a guy in his mid 60's who still rocks as good as anyone!....and that goes for all the original members!

The boys are having a grand old time and Mick's energy is amazing, even though some of the lyrics seem rushed, but once again.... who can say anything to a man who has sang the same songs thousands of times! While the band is solid, I do miss Bill Wyman's unique bass playing and Jack White's vocals on his duet with Mick are embarrassing! Buddy Guy's "sit in" seems natural and is very good and although Christine Aguilera can sing, she has no business being on stage with these guys! Watts is great as usual and he keeps the band in sync.

I probably would have liked this set even more if I didn't have so many other DVD's from the same time period to compare it to. First off, there is nothing really new inthis film, that wasn't done as well or better in 'Biggest Bang' or 'Four Flicks' DVD sets except a few welcome rarely done songs. The sound quality is excellent, but the mix is horrendous! Buried guitars one minute and then a big crunch from the decrepit finger's of Keith slugging along his guitar neck! Even with it's flaws, I completely enjoyed watching this film, as it shows one of the most important rock bands of all time still doing their thing the way they choose to do it!

Rock on boys!
"It's just that demon life has got you in it's sway!"

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