George Harrison's friends play his music lovingly without cloying sentiment or Hollywood glamor. It's a bit surprising to see this charming, warm film in a glitzy American multiplex. The presentation is honest and straightforward with humor and depth. Most of the performers would not be well known to Americans under 50, but their sincerity is demonstrated by the soulfulness of their playing. The music and musicians were obviously chosen for their meaning to George and his family and not to create a marketable commodity out of this event. What an amazing oddity that is in these times. The film documents not a calculated commercial promotion, but a genuine artistic evening.
Ringo and Paul appear in grand form, but George's son, Dhani, is the real star on stage. It's been widely noted how strongly he resembles Beatle-era George. He plays guitar for most of the concert --his face clearly revealing all his joy and his sadness. Paul McCartney contributes the ukulele rendition of "Something" that he played on his latest tour. Many critics have panned it. I thought it was beautiful.
A short segment of Indian music was the spiritual highlight for me. Ravi Shankar explains the words means "George gave us beautiful music" He did, indeed, and this movie is an excellent celebration of it.
Ringo and Paul appear in grand form, but George's son, Dhani, is the real star on stage. It's been widely noted how strongly he resembles Beatle-era George. He plays guitar for most of the concert --his face clearly revealing all his joy and his sadness. Paul McCartney contributes the ukulele rendition of "Something" that he played on his latest tour. Many critics have panned it. I thought it was beautiful.
A short segment of Indian music was the spiritual highlight for me. Ravi Shankar explains the words means "George gave us beautiful music" He did, indeed, and this movie is an excellent celebration of it.