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In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert film ever, THE LAST WALTZ celebrates the final performance by the Band (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson). The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena--where the group had played their very .. Read more

Starring	Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell
Director	Martin Scorsese
Genres	Music/Musical

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- Perhaps the best movie so far of a rock concert, one that also features many of the most influential performers of the era, together with some brief but revealing interviews with the band members.
- 31931
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Dissapointing and boring
  
  A group I've never heard of, and a load of gereatric rock stars singing the least known songs ever, intermixed with laddish self indulgent waffle. Did not ... read more »
  
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  - Berkshire, England
  - 06 Sep 2007 at 08:38
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  Iconic
  
  The appeal for this film is slightly lost if you are a.) under 50 and b.) a massive scorcese fan.
  
  The heart behind the reason of this film is 100%! ... read more »
  
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- - Carsey
  - 88 reviews
  - Wisbech
  - 18 Sep 2009 at 11:38
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  Groovy nostalgia trip
  
  Groovy music and cool film, sad that they are all old now
  
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  - Horsham
  - 28 Dec 2008 at 23:20
- - 3
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  True meaning Of Live music
  
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  Before i start im little unhappy this version is Only They soundtrack and no concert or backstage footage. That aside this is a truely fantastic concert. I ... read more »
  
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  - Haddington
  - 06 Dec 2008 at 14:11
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  The Last Waltz
  
  I was disappointed to find that this DVD did not contain footage of the concert, just the tracks on the existing double album, lyrics, and some photographs. So... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge
  - 03 Sep 2008 at 16:07
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  the last waltz
  
  from the moment I switched the dvd on I knew I was going to enjoy this concert.I did what it told me to do which was to play it full volume. It was class in a ... read more »
  
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- - headway
  - 8 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 23 Aug 2008 at 16:34
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  A masterpiece
  
  It's not only the greatest rock film ever made, but also one of THE great documentaries. Take one of the most important (and criminally underrated) bands of... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 22:41
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  Fantastic!
  
  This is a wonderful, wonderful rock movie! Undoubtedly up there as one of the best live shows ever captured on celluloid, every moment is a joy. Neil Young&#... read more »
  
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- - Rhodship
  - 2 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 21 Jan 2008 at 20:46
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  Dissapointing and boring
  
  A group I've never heard of, and a load of gereatric rock stars singing the least known songs ever, intermixed with laddish self indulgent waffle. Did not ... read more »
  
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  - Berkshire, England
  - 06 Sep 2007 at 08:38
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  Self indulgent folk rock
  
  Very much a film of it's time - by which I mean the era of pre-punk bluesy rock meant for dads. Sadly however 'cool' Martin Scorcese was at the ... read more »
  
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- - MikeCarterInLondon
  - 151 reviews
  - London
  - 15 Jan 2007 at 15:21
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  The Last Hurrah
  
  How can such a talented band sign off so gracefully ? The guest list is sublime - it kind of sums up how superb these guys were.
  
  Rent it, turn the ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Jan 2007 at 22:39
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  Dissapointing and boring
  
  A group I've never heard of, and a load of gereatric rock stars singing the least known songs ever, intermixed with laddish self indulgent waffle. Did not ... read more »
  
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  - Berkshire, England
  - 06 Sep 2007 at 08:38
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  - 2
  Wonderful Rock Movie
  
  This has to be one of the greatest rock movies ever made - every element is perfectly executed. Martin Scorsese directs, Robbie Robertson produces, there are ... read more »
  
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- - futurepurple
  - 11 reviews
  - Aberdeen
  - 02 Jun 2005 at 13:08
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  Billed as one of the ...
  
  Billed as one of the best concert films ever you may be less than thrilled if you view it. The Band play best on a studio film insert along with Emmylou Harris ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Oct 2004 at 15:37
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  Brilliant concert!
  
  This is an excellent concert DVD which all rock music fans should see. Interviews with Band members are cleverly inserted between tracks but are not too long as... read more »
  
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- - kc88
  - London
  - 04 Dec 2003 at 11:45
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  The Lastz Waltz - Great Band, Great Movie
  
  In this fantastic Rockumentary, Martin Scorsese proves he is not all about violence and contraversy.
  
  The last waltz is a film documenting the last ... read more »
  
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  - Swindon, England
  - 20 Jul 2004 at 11:39
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  Still wonderfull!
  
  I saw this movie again after 10 years, and the music is still wonderful. Combine that with the excellent direction of Scorsese and you have an art work. There ... read more »
  
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- - LeRoy
  - Wiltshire
  - 26 Nov 2003 at 12:04
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  True meaning Of Live music
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Before i start im little unhappy this version is Only They soundtrack and no concert or backstage footage. That aside this is a truely fantastic concert. I ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 669477
- - a customer
  - Haddington
  - 06 Dec 2008 at 14:11
- - 2
  - 1
  The Last Waltz
  
  I was disappointed to find that this DVD did not contain footage of the concert, just the tracks on the existing double album, lyrics, and some photographs. So... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 623486
- - a customer
  - Cambridge
  - 03 Sep 2008 at 16:07
- - 1
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  Groovy nostalgia trip
  
  Groovy music and cool film, sad that they are all old now
  
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  - Horsham
  - 28 Dec 2008 at 23:20
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  amazing, best concert ever!
  
  music at its best, absolute genius
  
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  - 13 Apr 2006 at 18:47

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Critics' reviews
- Perhaps the best movie so far of a rock concert, one that also features many of the most influential performers of the era, together with some brief but revealing interviews with the band members.
- 31931
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...An outstanding rock documentary....The film is a series of highlights....Tight and exciting...It fits together beautifully..."
- 10776
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- An embellished record of The Band's farewell concert, mostly shot at San Francisco's Winterland in 1976, on a set... read more on Time Out
- 45205
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...A dazzling array of talent on display here..."
- 10775
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A revealing document..."
- 10774
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert film ever, THE LAST WALTZ celebrates the final performance by the Band (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson). The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena--where the ...