Pink Floyd - The Wall
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VHS Movie Reviews of Pink Floyd - The Wall
Movie Review: A not too bad third telling of Pink Floyd's magnum opus
Summary: 5 Stars
The film version of Pink Floyd's The Wall was released in August of 1982.
The movie did fairly well at the box office. It initially grossed $23 million which was alot of money back in 1982 considering it was competing against films like E.T., Rocky III and the first Poltergeist. I first saw the movie when my father rented this movie for me when I was 9 (I am not joking folks, this was in September, 1985 as I had been a fan for quite some time by then).
It is still a great film even today though some say too overdramatic. The screenplay was written by Floyd bass player/singer/lyricist Roger Waters amd the film was directed by Alan Parker (famed for the movies Midnight Express, The Committments and Evita) and starred Boomtown Rats frontman (and future Live Aid and Live 8 organizer) Bob Geldof in the leading role as Pink.
Originally, the film was to be footage of the band performing The Wall concerts at London's Earls Court but was scrapped at Parker's request (though this footage is available via bootleg in not bad quality).
The movie tells the story of Pink, a rock star whom had a traumatic life. His father died in WWII, had to contend with an overbearing mother, cruel sarcastic teachers, an unhappy marriage and a successful music career. One night after calling his wife and hearing she cheats on him, he invites a groupie into his hotel and loses it.
The character was based on part-Waters, part-Keith Moon, part-Syd Barrett and part fascism.
The film is noted for having the unreleased tracks When The Tigers Broke Free (parts 1 and 2), a new version of Mother, the studio version of What Shall We Do Now. Plus new versions of Another Brick in the Wall (part 3), Is There Anybody Out There?, Bring the Boys Back Home and Outside the Wall. Also, Bob Geldof does the vocals on both parts to In The Flesh (one with a brass band). The rest of the tracks were re-mixed and/or edited.
Gerald Scarfe's animations in this film are the same as the ones shown at the original Wall concerts Pink Floyd performed in 1980 and 1981.
This DVD (which was re-released with new artwork to coincide with The Wall album's 25th anniversary with a new slipcase cover and artwork) has bonuses of The Other Side of The Wall documentary as aired on MTV in 1982, the Another Brick 1980 video filmed to promote the album and aired on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and Midnight Special, the theatrical trailer and various other surprises.
Highly recommended!
Movie Review: excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
The Wall the movie sure was a strange experience! What is the movie exactly? It's basically a bunch of scenes attached together that fit together with the music from the Pink Floyd album. In other words, while the music is playing from the Wall album, you can see the lyrics from the songs matched together with the scenes on the screen. Most of the scenes involve a little school boy who appears lost and confused when it comes to family and school.
My favorite scene is the same one MANY people who currently hate, or have hated in the past, the dreadfully LONG hours (and days) of going to school and learning. Man, it really stinks to be a kid and have to do the same old routine day in and day out as far as learning and classroom assignments are concerned. In the movie, you get to see what going to school is like through a childs eyes, and how boring it can be.
Also, another highlight of the film was all the incredibly diverse and creative animation that fit in well with the music. A colorful tale and vision that was beautiful in every sense. It almost looks like an amazing drug trip. You truly have to see it to know what I mean. Worth watching!
Movie Review: Better then I remember...
Summary: 5 Stars
I first watched this video back in the mid-80's and it became a staple of my VHS collection. After VCR's went the way of the Dodo, so too went my Wall video. After rehashing my Floyd addiction, I purchased this DVD and am totally pleased. The special features are wonderful as they interview the producer, animation director and even Roger Waters himself! The packaging is great and it comes with a Wall poster that now decorates my bedroom wall. I highly recommend this DVD for any Floyd fan or anybody who likes to indulge themselves in a mind-bending trip into insanity!Movie Review: indescribable
Summary: 5 Stars
The Wall has to be the strangest and most amazing movie I've ever seen. I saw it the first time with a few friends when I was in highschool and never forgot about it - I knew I had to have it. I tried to find it in stores and *if* I could find it, the price tag was usually in the ballpark of $30. So I finally looked on Amazon.com and found this one on sale for less than $15 - I snatched it up immediately. The movie itself is indescribable - you just have to see it for yourself. It's a look into a disturbed mind that goes beyond anything else you've ever seen. There's not much of a linear storyline, it's more like... a music video for an entire album. It's absolutely insane and you have to see it to believe it. If you like Pink Floyd, you must see this film. Period. The animated portions of this movie are absolutely insane. Buy this movie! Movie Review: Why Can't They Make More Movies Like This?
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie just seemed to be completely unbridled, as if the creators had no thought whatsoever about anything but the creation. It feels like pure imaginative force, and it's really nice. Some people might use the term 'self-indulgent,' and I would agree. And I love it. I felt deeply absorbed in this movie, in the main character's mental illness. This movie is truly an immersive experience. If you're sick of movies these days, watch this.