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It can hardly be a coincidence that this "deluxe edition" of John Lennon – Imagine should be issued in late 2005, a couple of months after what would have been the former Beatle's 65th birthday and mere days before the 25th anniversary of his death. Whether that's cynical, poignant, or just good marketing is moot; what matters is that Lennon's impact, not just as a musician but as a public figure, remains largely undiminished. The film, released theatrically in 1988, will already be familiar to many fans. "Narrated" by Lennon himself and culled from hundreds of hours of footage, much of it home movies shot by John and Yoko Ono, Imagine is a substantial, reasonably illuminating portrait of the man, warts and all, from childhood through the Beatle years, his solo career, and his life with Yoko straight up to his fatal encounter with Mark David Chapman. It's the new bonus features that are the principal draw here; but whether or not they qualify as "deluxe" is arguable. The Lennons' radio interview with a BBC reporter is notable mostly for John's patience in the face of idiotic questions like "Is love very important to young people today?" The ten or so minutes spent with Lennon's school headmaster, William Ernest Pobjoy (love the name), yield little insight, especially considering that the two were at the school at the same time for just one year, half a century ago; likewise, a new "making of" documentary with Ono, writer-director Andrew Solt, producer David Wolper, and others isn't exactly ground-breaking. However, a previously unreleased performance of "Imagine," with Lennon and some unknown accompanists on acoustic guitar, is nice, as is some heretofore unseen footage of the Lennons at home on their Tittenhurst Estate. Add to that a fine transfer and Dolby digital sound, and you have another addition to the filmed legacy of the Beatles--a subject that, for many of us, will never be old news. --Sam Graham
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Imagine comes from a treasure trove: the legendary musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film and videotape, much of it never seen by the public. Cooperation from Yoko Ono helps transform the archival footage and a monumental 36-tune soundtr
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Remember John Lennon 1940 - 1980,
This review is from: John Lennon: Imagine (DVD)
December 8, 1980 - New York City"John Lennon, the guiding spirit of The Beatles, dead tonight at 40." Those immortal words at the end of the movie bring tears to everyone who was a fan of John Lennon. I remember hearing and seeing that news report from a hospital bed at 6 years old. It was and always will be a tragic memory. The man who resurfaced after a 5 year absence with a powerhouse of music destined for new life had been cut short just a few hours after an interview where he said: "My work won't be finished until I'm dead and buried. And I hope that's a long, long time." The long time was 2-3 hours. The movie is an intimate portrait of Lennon's life and legacy. It exposes the chaos behind the myth, as well as the genius behind the man. With all the tales from friends, associates, Paul, George, Ringo, and George Martin on "The Beatles Anthology," this one focuses on Lennon's life in his own words and home videos. Taken directly from the archives of the man himself, there has never been a better documentary on Lennon. From Liverpool beginnings to the end in New York City, watch the boy become a superstar, the superstar into a man, and the man become a legend. Remember John Lennon 1940 - 1980 Robert Eldridge (...)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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this is NOT the documentary,
This review is from: John Lennon-Imagine the Film (VHS Tape)
Yes, it's confusing. There are TWO John Lennon videos called "Imagine." If you're looking at the 1972 copywrite, this is a collection of videos from the Imagine album (there are a couple of Yoko videos as well, from Feeling the Space). This is notable, not so much for the videos, which are fairly self-indulgent, but for the outstanding sound. I believe this has every song that was on the Imagine album, and the sound here blows the CD away. So, if you love the Imagine album and want really superior sound, this is a "sound" investment.
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It's the ONE (not 2 as noted) DISC EDITION,
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This review is from: John Lennon - Imagine: Deluxe Edition (DVD)
am I the only one who noticed? typo or mistake?...
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