Review of Woodstock (1970) by Kenneth S — 30 Jun 2009
WOODSTOCK was an event that defined a generation, and the Oscar-winning motion picture (Best Documentary Feature 1970) is the definitive presentation of the event. Perhaps the greatest documentary ever created, Woodstock is so much more than just a "concert film.
" It is a cinematic masterpiece with great storytelling and is constructed in such a way that the concert itself seems to be a character. It feels more like a film rather than a documentary. The original version and the directors cut each have the plusses and minuses.
The original version sorely lacks the wonderful Janis Joplin performance of "Work Me, Lord", while the Director's Cut is hampered by the Canned Heat performance of "A Change is Gonna Come".
I, personally, prefer the original theatrical version, but the Director's Cut is still fully deserving of five stars.
This review of Woodstock (1970) was written by Kenneth S on 30 Jun 2009.
Woodstock has generally received very positive reviews.
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