Tommy

SoonForgotten2

Last week I picked up the double disc dvd of Tommy for a fiver and threw it on last night. I was unsure of what to expect really and didn't have high expectations for fear of it seemingly terribly dated, hokey and the what-not.

I was blown away. It started off a bit slow but really got rolling from Christmas onward. Clapton in Eyesight to the Blind was just incredible. The Pinball Wizard scene is easily my favourite and I have a new-found respect for Elton John. In fact that may well be one of my most favourite scenes in any movie. I just loved it.

There are a few cringe-worthy moments, such as Jack's cameo and Ollie Reed in general- but Keith Moon more than balances that out.

Though I found the finale a bit out of left field, the closer of Listening to You makes it all worthwhile.

For me, it really put today's musicians/artists into perspective. Damn, I love The Who.

I'm really interested in what others, young and old have made of Tommy.

fada

Have yet to see the film but doubt that it could be as near as good as the who performance of tommy at the isle of wright

Poncier

I've always enjoyed the movie.

josevolution

ANN MARGARET totally slutty that is what i like about the movie........

Anon

haven't seen that movie in YEARS. i see it at Best Buy but never pick it up.. maybe next time.

brain of c

saw it in the theatre. they brought in a sound system so they could play it in quad. i laughed, i cried. oliver reed could not sing.

ii44

I love the Who, but I've always hated that movie. Would it be so hard to cast someone that can sing?