Review of Stop Making Sense (1984) by Garry S — 22 Jul 2007
Hands down the greatest concert movie ever made. It's a perfect blend of Theatre and Music. The movie is a classic from the opening where Byrne walks on a bare stage with a ghetto-blaster in his hand, puts it down on the stage, turns it on and sings along with "Psycho Killer." Eventually he is joined onstage by Tina Weymouth on bass. Then stagehands wander out from the wings and begin to assemble a platform for drummer Chris Frantz. Gear is moved into place. Electrical cables are attached. The backup singers, Edna Holt and Lynn Mabry, appear. And the concert inexorably picks up tempo.
If you HAVEN'T seen this, then you're missing out. it's a must have in any DVD collection.
This review of Stop Making Sense (1984) was written by Garry S on 22 Jul 2007.
Stop Making Sense has generally received very positive reviews.
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