Review of Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea (2010) by Andrew R — 21 Oct 2010
On the surface this movie appears to be a concert film of Billy Joel's concert at Shea Stadium before it was taken apart and replaced by Citi Field. However, director Paul Crowder meticulously crafts this documentary as a love song to New York told through the eyes of the people who experienced Shea Stadium and told with the sounds of Billy Joel's brilliant songwriting.
Narrated by Alec Baldwin, Last Play At Shea takes you through the history of Shea Stadium while also telling the story of Joel's career. From the Beatles playing in the 60s all the way to September 11th, Shea Stadium represented so much to many New Yorkers.
The stories told are those of genuine heartfelt emotion and Crowder masterfully succeeds in connecting with his audience. This is a must see for anybody who loves sports, anybody who loves New York, anybody who loves Billy Joel's music, and anybody who loves the human spirit.
This review of Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea (2010) was written by Andrew R on 21 Oct 2010.
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