Change Your Image
Paigo
Reviews
The Wall: Live in Berlin (1990)
Outstanding rendition of the live performances in 1979
I see only one other report on this and can't disagree more. I was fortunate enough to see Floyd perform The Wall live at the LA Sports Arena in 1979. I'm told that, due to stage size requirements, they only "built" the full wall on stage in LA and NY. The performance in Berlin in 1990 is the closest one can get to what they might have seen in '79. The sound on the DVD is excellent and the cinematography was nothing short of outstanding. Having the variety of musicians and vocalists involved was terrific with the sole exception of Van Morrison, who gave an extremely weak performance for Comfortably Numb, which on the album is one of the highlight songs. This DVD is absolutely worth the price and can be enjoyed many times. For comparison, watch the theatrical version which delves deeply into the trauma of "Pink's" life, played wonderfully by Bob Geldorf of the Boomtown Rats.
The Verdict (1982)
Terrific Drama
Having watched The Verdict at least a half-dozen times since its release, I finally picked up a DVD copy of it. Paul Newman and the rest of the cast are nothing short of outstanding. His portrayal of an alcoholic has-been lawyer is right on the mark, along with the challenges and recovery he undergoes while rendering service on the trail case. My background is in anesthesiology and I can say that the aspects regarding the profession were given taking very little in the way of "literary license." These aspects are very close to how things really can happen. This is not a Friday night movie meant to let you sit back and be entertained. This is a Saturday night movie when you've gathered your wits after a long week and you're prepared to watch a dramatic endeavor that challenges you to think about what you would do if you found yourself in a similar situation.