Inclubabu
Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Arianna Moses
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Quiet Muffin
This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
rocinante_pilot
After 30 RUSH shows, I might trade most of them in just to be in the crowd in Rio! Seriously, how can you not want to be there? I'd give up at least 13 shows just to bounce up and down with the fine folks from Brazil. Must have been nice to let EMOTION take over the Cerebral. Let's just quit with the "production value". Are you kidding me?!!. I have seen some great shows...but Rush in Rio..well honestly it gives me chills. I can tell just by looking at the guys...it pumped them up! To see that crowd react to them the way they did, must have been AWESOME! I'd have loved to been there! I saw that tour, in the states, and well, the folks were just to intent on listening to the music, but they forgot to enjoy it. The fact is RUSH, IMHO is the greatest Rock band of All Time!!!! You want to say they are something other than a rock band....knock yourselves out...as for me...THEY ROCK!!!
unionpro
Ho humm - - - More of nothing. If you are a long-time Rush fan you know what this video contains: loathsome songs from the past, the "BIG 3" hits from the 80's and their "last-ditch" efforts to remain contemporary. They do succeed in making fun of themselves by beating the critics to the punch by portraying themselves as "dinosaurs." Unfortunately, they FAIL at protecting themselves from embarrassment. Close-ups of their faces only add to the fact that these guys HAVE BEEN.If you are have been following (as much as you can stomach) the band for a couple of decades from the 70's, then you know there is no new material here. Same old, same OLD: 1) Neil avoids the press, 2) no real behind-the-scenes (Geddy looses his SHOES?! Give me a break! Even HE thinks it's absurd!) 3) no new insights.A better video would have been to show the CREW setting up for 3 or 4 hours just let the camera run. And stop changing camera angles every 2 seconds! I understand the director wants to try to do something artsy. But then offer a full concert version of 2 or 3 shots the VIEWER can choose. We know what the band looks like let us see what WE REALLY want to see.Do yourself a BIG favor: RENT this movie first.
Iain Brodie
Admittedly Alex has become a little podgey, but they are still (for me) the greatest rock trio, ever. I wholeheartedly recommend this DVD to any fan.I was very disappointed that they canceled their planned recent Munich gig (logistics) and regret not making an effort to see them elsewhere. The DVD is a small consolation - the greatest incentive to acquire a proper DVD playback setup.Naive perhaps, but I still don't understand the significance of the tumble-driers on-stage; I would be grateful for any clarification.Cheers, Iain.
michjoha
I was really looking forward to enjoy this DVD, but I have to agree with topsail33's comments. The constant change of view is a major pain in the neck. I can't understand why many concert movies are produced like this. In my opinion, this doesn't resemble a concert at all. If this is the director/producers idea of a concert, I suggest he stay off the drugs for a while... or MTV. :-) I've been a Rush fan since the 'dark ages' and I think the band just keeps evolving. Kudos to you guys for beeing SO great!