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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (Deluxe Edition)

Roger Daltrey (Actor), Rick Danko (Actor), Jeff Stein (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
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Half its members may be dead and its leader may be keeping a low profile, but the Who remains enormously popular. Devotees who haven't availed themselves of Jeff Stein's thrilling, self-mocking 1979 documentary about the group shouldn't wait another minute now that the film has been painstakingly--perhaps heroically--restored to its theatrical-release length from original elements. The sound is clearer than on previous video releases, images are once more crisp and color-rich, and adjustments in tape speed make the Who sound like themselves again, particularly in vintage television performances and filmed club dates from as far back as the band's sonically thrilling, early R&B period. Special features are, shall we say, extensive: 100 or so minutes of multiple-angle footage, an insightful interview with Roger Daltrey, a featurette about the film's restoration, and a mesmerizing, isolated John Entwistle audio track. --Tom Keogh

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars GET FOOLED AGAIN......... Dec 14 2003
By William Cordova
Format:DVD
Won't get fooled again?....Yeah, I was pretty fooled by this new DVD version of "The Kids Are Alright." This "Who" Documentry Directed byJeff Stein has very little added to it 25 years after it originally came out.
The good thing about the re-release is the cleaned up footage and clarity in the audio. The bad thing is that the film doesn't offer much but clips of great performances and chopped up interviews that could have been interesting. The32 page book is short on in-depth information and the tiny photos are a huge dissapointment. The second DVD which reveals the clean up process is alright but not really worth one's money. They could have put complete performances in that one...what a loss.
The last tragedy here is the interview voice over with Director Jeff Stein. Stein never seems to give a straight answer to the simplest question. He rambles and constantly praises Keith and Pete but doesn't articulate on the film scenes, process or motivation. It is the most painfull part of the entire film. trully a horrible voice over! I still purchased it for the rare footage and the great performance of "Baba O' Riley'" and "Who Are You." If you want the actual "Who" I would suggest "The Who's Maximum R&B video." It contains complete performances from the rarest places all in great Stereo sound.
I guarentee you "won't get fooled again!"
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, The Best collection of live Who performances on DVD Aug 2 2003
By P. Forget
Format:DVD
I first saw this movie in 1983 at a 'Who Film Festival'. To see it on the big screen was incredible. This film cemented in my mind, who was the best live band ever. Have been waiting for this DVD release patiently for a few years now. I am blown away by the special features that come with this movie (DTS surround, director commentary, Roger Daltrey interview, alternate camera angles, 5.1 mix of the studio version of "Who Are You", assorted featurettes). The producers of this DVD really did a great job with the mastering and packaging of this product. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Reasons why you should buy this DVD:

1. You will not find a better live version of any of the songs in this movie, on any other Who release. Trust me, I own every Who release there is, and many bootlegs.

2. Interviews with the band - Townshend and Keith Moon are in rare (not sober) form. These really show the four distinct personalities within the band.

3. Rare performances from the very early years & television programs that have not been released on anything else.

4. The special features mentioned above. Check out the multi angle feature for "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" - 4-6 camera angles are available on each, so you can watch any member of the band for the entirety of the songs. Also contains a feature to view/listen to the same two songs with John Entwistle's bass part on an isolated track. Besides being an interesting feature, imagine this would really appeal to somebody that has tried to learn his bass lines.

5. The 'My Generation' opening on the Smothers Brothers show. If that kind of performance went down on Leno or Letterman today, it would probably result in authorities shutting down the show and some arrests being made.

6. Song selection - Live cuts from every Who studio album through Who Are You, except Quadrophenia. Plus some off cuts thrown in like 'Cobwebs and Strange', 'Success Story', 'Shout and Shimmy'.

7. The tour scene through John Entwistle's home, showing off his guitar collection and gold record skeet shooting ability.

8. Last live performances of Keith Moon before he died in 1978.

There may be other bands with better production in the studio, such as Led Zeppelin or the Rolling Stones, but this movie does a great job of showing you who the best live performance band is. Hands down it has to be The Who. Live performance was and is the Who's niche. Production can't hide what other bands are not capable of on stage.

If you need your live fix of Quadrophenia songs, I strongly recommend 'The Who: Live at Royal Albert Hall'. Townshend acoustic version of 'Drowned', Entwistle "BASS Cam" solo on '5:15' is a masterpiece.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Jun 29 2004
By Terence Dollard
Format:DVD
It took far to long for The Kids Are Alright to get out on DVD. After seeing and hearing the new special edition, it was worth the wait! Keith Moon has to be seen to be believed. The extended A Quick One really shows how amazing and entertaining he could be. The Ox Cam on the 2nd disc is a fitting tribute to the man who held the band together, but is rarely seen compared to his more flashy band-mates. This is a great package with great content and should be required in every home where music is played. Just don't smash your TV when it's over.
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3.0 out of 5 stars More Than Alright
Exhausting, watching the mayhem captured on this DVD. Great concert footage, TV appearances, and interviews. A crash course on The Who.
Published on May 5 2010 by Karl E. Hourigan
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best rock movies ever!
Of all the rock movies available, this is probably my favourite. Viewers have the opportunity to see the band perform through different time periods and in various settings,... Read more
Published on Jun 19 2006 by Magnanime
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Rock N Roll Movie Ever !
This is a "must see" Rock N Roll movie, there are not bands like this anymore. Thankfully, the movie has been fully restored,and the quality far exceeds the cinema... Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by B. Blankholm
5.0 out of 5 stars Response to "A viewer from the UK"
This DVD is phenomenal. Extreme care - and as much passion - went into the restoration of making this one of the best rock DVD presentations ever. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars good DVD
Overall,this is a good DVD and film restoration.However,the quality of the audio and video varies throughout the film because of the age of some of the footage and the sources... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars more than alright
the kids are amazing. this is a landmark film in rock biography. the stories of rock bands had not really been the stuff of feature films at that point. Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by Cameron Boahn
5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live the Who!
Simply Astounding! One of rock's best documentaries has been given the 5 star treatment. The Who have never sounded or looked better! Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Tate Hemlock
4.0 out of 5 stars Hey - where's our Rick Danko???
I loved the film - and would have given it 5 stars if Rick Danko had been in it, as advertised!
Published on May 21 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars The who are alright!
Having seen the movie in the theatre, on VHS and Lasedisc, I expected somewhat more after having read all the raving reviews. Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by Lovblad
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic DVD
You can tell a lot of TLC went into this DVD. This is the most well-made DVD I have ever seen. It was clearly made by die hard Who fans. Read more
Published on May 12 2004
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