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Toronto Rocks |  | Actors: Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, AC/DC, Rush, Guess Who
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 52960
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 603497034123
UPC: 603497034123
EAN: 0603497034123
ASIN: B00025ETKU
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: June 29, 2004
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Product Description
A filmed concert from 2003 featuring many of rock's greatest performers.
Amazon.com
Like most festival shows, the Toronto Rocks concert, a SARS benefit held on July 30, 2003 before a teeming crowd of 490,000, is a pretty mixed bag. For one thing, the Guess Who, Rush, AC/DC, and the Rolling Stones--the headliners--are all well past their primes. They're still kicking, of course, and fans of each will relish their sets. But no headliner save Rush exudes the freshness and spark evident in the tantalizing snippets of the performances we don't see on this single-disc DVD: Canadian acts like Blue Rodeo, the Tea Party, and Sass Jordan (with a still-riveting Jeff Healey on guitar). The Stones command more than their fair share of screen time, and some would say they've earned it. Meanwhile, we're also served three helpings of Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi's ho-hum Have Love Will Travel revue. Who steals the show? The Isley Brothers, led by founding singer Ronald and axeman Ernie, who blaze through "Who's That Lady" and their classic "Shout" with a band of lock-tight musicians and dancers. The DVD includes the kind of full-size color booklet every concert disc should come with, a choice of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround and uncompressed PCM stereo sound (both great), and a dose of "bonus" backstage ballyhoo. A unique extra is the director's broadcast call of the camera shots for AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," revealing the frantic, real-time demands of a live shoot. --Michael Mikesell
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 A Must for any AC/DC or Stones Fan. March 20, 2005
James Baack (Monster Island)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great DVD that should be on a priority list for all Stones and AC/DC fans.
The great thing about this is the pure rawness of The Rolling Stones performance. I'll explain. I feel for too long the Stones on stage have been so polished and professional that its lost a little of the excitement. The feeling that I got from this is that they plugged in and let it kick. When Justin Timberlake performs "Miss You" with Mick and disappoving fans show their angnst by throwing bottles on stage, Keith stops playing and confronts them during the performance.
That was a beautiful throwback (if only for a moment) to "Gimme Shelter Glory Days".
When Angus and Malcom Young of AC/DC join the Stones on stage for "Rock Me Baby" the atmosphere is filled with pure magic. The chemistry and the way their playing complements each other brings chills.
I'm not sure why Justin Timberlake was included with the line up. This is a Rock and Roll Show- The fans were there to rock, not see an ex-member of a "boy band". I actually felt a little sorry for Justin, but it was clearly not his fault. That type of mix was too extreme for 490,000 people standing in the hot July sun drinking lots of beer and ready to feel power chords in their gut.
The extras are great too- its fun watching AC/DC and the Stones get along like old friends and possibly offer a glimpse of a North American tour maybe someday together.
If you are a Rolling Stones or AC/DC fan as I am, Take it from me, If you do not own this already,- Get it Today!....Hurry!
great January 9, 2007
J. Linn
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love it I was at this show and this is a great DVD the only thing I dont like is that there is only 3 AC\DC songs on the DVD and at the show AC\DC played about 13 songs and AC\DC put on a better show than the stones but this is still a great DVD
Excellent June 30, 2004
northbayer (north bay, Ontario Canada)
visually it is terrific and the sound is amazing. Highly recommend getting the 2 disc canadian release to get much more of the concerts. Standouts were AC/DC, Guess Who (Randy Bachman was at his best),Kathleen Edwards very very good, and what can I say about the Stones...supreme.
GREAT SHOW ...THIS SHOULD BE DONE EVERY YEAR!!! June 23, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i found a site...cant remember where, that sells the version right of the mixing console for about $80 ..don't know if its u.s or can.
Geddy is wonderful March 7, 2005
D. Hart (Pensacola Florida)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
As usual, geddy is great with crowd. telling the crowd about his childhood was funny as all get out! It was extremely funny when Akroyd and brian Johnson (AC/CD) were throwing water driplets onto Neil Peart from behind him. He kept looking around as if he didnt kow what was going on. At the end, Peart did tell of his frustration for Akroyd and Johnsons antics. He wasn't very happy as he said that it made him mess up on Freewill. Even aside from this funny stuff, th concert was great. I would recommend it to anyone.
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