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Janet Jackson:Velvet Rope-Live

Michael Andrews (Actor), Tyce Diorio (Actor), David Mallet (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
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This lavish two-hour concert special, originally produced for HBO, offers ample proof of Janet Jackson's fierce ambitions. Whitney, Celine, and Mariah can run circles around her small, sweet voice, but Janet brings a tough, muscular power to her live performances that none of those peers can approach, storming through myriad set and costume changes, and sustaining an aerobic pace through elaborate dance routines. As captured during this Madison Square Garden presentation of her Velvet Rope tour, Janet Jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her well-toned physical health, but in her vocal attack.

The Velvet Rope tosses up rappers, hard-rock heroism, melting romantic pop, and Jackson's own flavor of soft-core erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. The star fronts a formidable battalion of dancers, singers, and musicians to make her points, and while it's obvious that the musical performances have been nipped, tucked, and polished to an acceptable sheen, Janet earns her props through sheer willpower.

Ranging across Jackson's best-known songs from the last decade, the production is noteworthy for its intricate choreography and massive settings, in which the star seeks to match the big-budget sweep of her music videos. The live troupe is formidable, composed of a crack band and a large cast of nimble dancers, and Janet keeps pace with her aerobic presence. We'll leave it to social scientists to ponder the significance of the "Rope Burn" sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets to watch his favorite sex object pole-dance. If this stalwart is any indication, Janet has already won the hearts (and more) of her faithful. --Sam Sutherland

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This 1998 live performance captures Janet Jackson during her Velvet Rope Tour, performing 26 signature songs (including two extended medleys) before a capacity audience at New York's Madison Square Garden. Jackson and veteran video director David Mallet share direction of the ambitious, tightly choreographed production, which spans the singer's career-defining hits ("Control," "What Have You Done for Me Lately," "Nasty") and her most recent, provocative originals ("Got 'Til It's Gone," "Go Deep"). Originally aired as an HBO concert special, The Velvet Rope Tour adds to Jackson's catalog of previous music video and concert video projects.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Performance From Janet July 7 2004
By David Anderson
Format:DVD
In 1998, I got the rare opportunity to see Janet Jackson in concert held in Minneapolis, during "The Velvet Rope" tour. The show was amazing. All of the physical features and her performances were breathtaking. Though nothing beats the live experience, this DVD wonderfully commemorates the tour.

Months before, she released an album of the same name that was unusually different than her previous. She was always known for her positive songs. However, the album entirely explored her painful turbulations, including abuse, loss, depression, and others. These songs are based on thoughts she endured during her two-year depression, 1995-1997. Many listeners were shocked. Some of these songs gave this tour a new outlook. Despite revisiting many classic songs, audiences can feel her new style.

The elaborate stage direction gives the concert a more enjoyable experience. The three different backgrounds and the three different costumes add to the spectacular pleasure: inside the velvet rope theme, the circus-like theme, and the hip-hop theme. All blend perfectly with the dance moves and the songs. However, her vocal expressions remain present the whole performance while never being overlooked. Her facial expressions prove that she truly feels the songs. Through the sexuality, political motivation, the pain, and the anger, she maintains her full musical quality. All songs offer a new prospective through her life. She keeps audiences excited, always having fun.

"The Velvet Rope Tour" proves how truly great Janet Jackson is an entertainer. This DVD edition is great for all fans as this will surely please audiences for a long time. The tremendous quality proves that she'll continue entertaining for many more years. Go Janet!

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5.0 out of 5 stars it's all about the music May 28 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This concert is all about the music and art with a little bit of sex, but after this she became way too sexual in a classless way. Although janet's career is suffering right now, she will bounce back. Hey, even Velvet Rope started out slow and started picking up once Together Again was released, Damita Jo should too once the new single All Nite becomes a hit. So buy this DVD today, it's all about the music
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5.0 out of 5 stars Janet At Her Best May 15 2004
By Ervin Griffin
Format:DVD
Before her recent decline from the last couple of years, Janet was sexy but made her performance top priority before showing flesh! True, she was suggestive here as well but nothing like the blantant shows that she makes now.

She performs mainly from Velvet Rope but she also performs a lot of the songs that made her an ICON such as Rhythm Nation, Alright, Love Will Never Do Without You & Black Cat.

This is an electric concert and between this and the Hawaii concert, I would recommend this one the better of the two. Get this to see Janet before her decline.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Rip-off of Madonna's Girlie Show Tour (2 and a half stars)
ok, first off, i am a janet fan (not hardcore, but casual)but this concert is such a rip off of Madonna's Girlie Show! Read more
Published on May 10 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Impressed but not Impressed
I was so excited when I found out my DVD made it in the mail. I tore it open and watched it immediately. Read more
Published on April 29 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars simply janet's best concert
the music, the choreography, the book concept, the costumes, the dancing, the singing are all amazing. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars good
The concert was her best. Great twists and turns on the concert, kept my attention most of the time.
Published on Jan 3 2004 by Dance Dance Dance
4.0 out of 5 stars Go Deeper
It is always great to see Janet live! This DVD gives a good impression about her live performance skills. She dances very good. There's also other dances, chairs etc. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2003 by Reijo Piippula
5.0 out of 5 stars i watch it all the time
janet looks like she's immulating her brother michael a bit , because she has these angry\confident exxpressions on her face. Read more
Published on July 20 2003 by Rocco Papa
5.0 out of 5 stars Janet always gets 5 stars!
This dvd is amazing! Janet is off the hook! However, I must say that I ADORE THE HAWAII dvd just released recently, and would recommend that one over this one... Read more
Published on July 15 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CONCERT!!
THIS CONCERT IS AMAZING!! I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PURCHASE THIS CONCERT.THE ENERGY IS JUST UNBELIEVABLE!!
Published on May 3 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Best Janet Concert, ever...
I say this after seeing 'All For You' live and on DVD. The visual elements, costumes, and the video board integration to the set are artful and perfectly implemented. Read more
Published on April 7 2003 by R. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars All Hail the Queen of Pop
Okay, I'll admit it...I'm a Janet fan. But you've got to give it to her, Girlfriend is a fantastic performer. This video proves it. Read more
Published on Sep 27 2002 by J. A. Carroll
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