Review of Festival Express (2003) by Dcu Movie Page F — 13 Aug 2007

Janis Joplin's performance of Cry Baby is worth the price of admission by itself, she will transfix you. The DVD has bonus performances.

This review of Festival Express (2003) was written by Dcu Movie Page F on 13 Aug 2007.

Festival Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Eitan S (3) on 13 Oct 2007

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By Sean H (887) on 05 Sep 2007

A collection of the greatest musicians/bands of the 1960s and 1970s all get on a train, take drugs and drink, jam with one another, and then…

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By Hiro P (57) on 06 Dec 2007

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By Anuczka P (47) on 28 Dec 2008

I love it! I only wish I could have been there. I would have loved to see Janis and The Dead live in their prime. sigh…

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By Roman E (26) on 14 Feb 2008

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