U2 - Rattle And Hum (DVD)

...not actually a fan of U2 until I saw this documentary film on TV. I quite liked a few of their previous songs, after seeing U2 perform on 'THE TUBE', a music programme in the early 80s. Being married at the time to a U2 fan, meant that U2 was blasted out most days, and I finally got the message! From here I worked forward enjoying follow up releases, such as 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa' and working back via 'The Joshua Tree' to the 'Unforgettable ...
...join a band. U2 started to have success in the 1980s, and they haven't looked back since. Since the release of their album The Joshua Tree they have often been referred to as the biggest rock band in the world by both fans and critics. Their music is mostly self penned, with lyrics usually by Bono. U2 are almost as well known for their humanitarian work as they are for their music. Bono is perhaps the best-known advocate for finding a cure for AIDS ...

little_red_hen 22.07.2006 (12.08.2006) · Read full review
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'Rattle and Hum' catches U2 in an interesting point in their career, as they ride the success of the Joshua Tree album and experiment with soul, blues and rock 'n' roll. The new songs include collaborations with B.B. King and Bob Dylan, and covers of the Beatles and Jimmi Hendrix. Highlights of the film include an emotional performance of 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' following which Bono received death threats for criticising the IRA. I also enjoy Bono's ...
...but only the most hardcore U2 fans will find the rest of the content particularly engaging. I personally enjoyed the interviews, but largely for their comic value: Interviewer: 'So what is this movie about?' Larry: 'It's a musical journey...' In general the film seems like a spoof rockumentary as it portrays the band as rather egotistical and self-absorbed. Personally I see that as part of the band's quirkiness but if you're not a fan of Bono ...

drifter_2000 18.01.2006 · Read full review
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...to watch.If you are a U2 fan you really do need to watch this as it really shows a great era in there career. Aswell as having great music it also has some great interviews with the band which let you see what there all about in a musical sence. Overall i do highly recommend this to anyone not just U2 fans so if you are a U2 fan but your partner isnt then i think that they will still enjoy this. It has some really amazing live performances which ...

misska 28.09.2005 · Read full review
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