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I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Fuelled by the twin engines of the love for George felt by everyone on stage and the man's music, this all-star concert is a celebration flavoured through by the poignant absence of the man it celebrates.It is the little touches I like:The Inner Light performed live for the first (and only) time; The Python offerings, including Carol Cleveland and Neil Innes (and Tom Hanks!); Ringo fronting two songs MILES better than he ever did as a Beatle; The look which passes between Paul and Ringo in For You Blue as they recall "and that's the 12 bar blues" in the studio; The moment when Something goes from Paul's solo ukulele version to the Abbey Road group and orchestra arrangement; Paul's high backing vocals in Something and While My Guitar Gently Weeps - something I never thought I would hear; Joe Brown's simple and touching rendition of I'll See You In My Dreams being the perfect closing number; Rose petals, Dhani and Olivia.A concert film which succeeds on all levels.

I had the opportunity to see a little bit of my friend's copy of Concert for George a while back and I liked what I saw so I went out and bought it. I was not disappointed.All of the songs are solid and most of them are great. The concert is divided into three sections. The first section is Indian music, the second section is Monty Python, and the third section is George Harrison's music. All three sections are worth watching but it is the third section that excels with musicians such as Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Billy Preston, and various others.Some of my favorites are "Here Comes the Sun", "Photograph", "All Things Must Pass", "Wah Wah", and "Handle With Care". However, my absolute favorite is a toss-up between "Something" (performed brilliantly by Clapton and McCartney) and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (a song in which Clapton displays his musical ability and his vocal vulnerability).A great, great concert.9 out of 10

Touching, heartfelt. It was wonderful to hear all those great songs so perfectly performed.Almost too perfectly. Of course, Jeff Lynn and Mark Mann of ELO mixed it, and lord knows Lynn would never burden us with anything human.Apart from that injudicious perfection, the film is a glorious and uplifting celebration of the coolest Beatle and his music. So many of these songs are stand-outs that it nearly breaks your heart to think that George performed so seldomly. One wonders if his having been a Beatle deprived the world of the fullest blossoming of a great singer-songwriter.It's hard, from our perspective, to understand how Beatledom must have caged him in, both personally and professionally, and we're left with only inexplicable regret for what might have been.But never mind. On this film his music sings with the soaring spirituality and optimism that George Harrison clearly felt was what the world needed. The optimism may be dated, but the need is not.The DVD looked great on wide-screen HD. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately destined for quick release to DVD, it is worth almost any effort that The Concert for George be seen initially in the theater. Any decent home rig will provide for an enjoyable experience, but the in-theater experience will set the tone--no pun here--for extended treasure of this event.Its musical quality, artist interpretations, continuity, sense of humor(right up George's alley), along with the camaraderie and "familial" love among the artists are inspiring to behold, and it is no less the event to see young Dhani Harrison's physical resemblance "bring his dad back to the stage."It was a bit sad to see on opening night only some ten or twelve other patrons in the theater and, some five days later, see it unlisted for the same screen. More is the pity for this, but for those in touch with the mid-and-later-20th century musical phenomenon, DVD will far surpass a complete miss. A copy would compliment anyone's library.