3/4  Howl if you must
An interesting movie, producers were smart not to market this as a children's film as there are some pretty deep issues of loneliness, authority, and friendship at play here. The film packed a lot more emotion that I thought it would, and ... (read full)

3.5/4  Childhood come to life
I did like this movie I lved the soundtrack I loved how the monsters looked I loved all the trailers leading up to this movie but I felt they left alot open to it and tried to make too complicated of A story but on the other hand the story... (read full)

4/4  We Eat Our Problems
What a brilliant portrayal of the inner psyche of a young boy. I was at once a young boy and so I can certainly vouch for much of the messages of this movie. Perhaps a sexist comment, but boys will like this movie a lot more than girls. ... (read full)

4/5 Nice guitar playing
  by KB from Illinois (Palatine)
I can't say I am a Steve Vai follower, but do know he is one the great guitar players alive today. I saw this concert distributed on BluRay and went for it. The video looks great. I was disappointed that they did not release it in one of the BluRay lossless audio formats (e.g., DTS-HD MA). The audio is still the DD-5.1, as distributed on the DVD version. Nontheless, it still is a good sounding audio track.

I like Steve Vai's sense of humour. He seems like a really decent guy. And he truly appears to appreciate his audience. He knows he is good, and his 'posing' at times can be annoying. But heck, he has paid his dues. He can do want he wants. Besides, it's his show.

Overall, this is a great concert for musicians in the audience, especially the guitar players. I like it and recommend to others. What I liked the least is that I did find the music somewhat repetitious after awhile. There is a lot of speed licks, heavy whammy bar, and screaming feedback. Its exciting, but can grow a bit old. But Steve is one of the masters at this, and this concert is recorded and produced really well. As an extra treat, check out the bonus section where he sells his custom distortion pedal. It is really well done.

4/5 Plesant Surprize
  by Michael Larson (Mt. Vernon Wa.)
I ordered this music dvd along with several others. So far this is the best of bunch.I am a long time musician and sound tech,not a guitar player so I was not expecting to be captured by the depth of this concert.I know of Steve Vai's history and work but,his band is amazing as well. Powerful drumming, two violins with two guitarist, keyboards and bass.The songs are very interesting arrangements that showcase the tremendous talent and technical prowess of these excellent players.Even if you have never heard of Vai, this show pulls you in. Watch the bios first.Then when watching the concert you will enjoy it fully.I have a large collection of music dvds from many diverse artists,This one is in my top 5..

5/5 Very good
  by Jorge A. D. Negrisoli (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Great show and a fantastic production that deserves to be seen and saved. I was very happy!

5/5 Vai & Band = Excellence!
  by RWM (San Clemente, CA)
I had ordered this DVD along with the new Joe Bonamassa DVD at Royal Albert Hall May '09 at the same time. I tend to like more blues based music whatever genre (hence the Bonamassa DVD) and have always thought Steve Vai to be one of the creme de la creme guitar player / musician / creator's out there. For me I was never really into shred type guitar playing, but this is a whole different level. I have known about Steve Vai since his Frank Zappa days but have never had any recordings of his in my own collection except for the Clapton Crossroads concert and watching him in the movie Crossroads guitar showdown with that kid playing the Telecaster. So that makes me a nubie so to speak. I play guitar and have read many articles about Vai and his gear etc. over the past 20+ years or so. Previous post summarized maybe heavy metal Grateful Dead? I am thinking more on the lines of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu on steroids. Whatever, it doesn't really matter. Blah blah blah, I am running on here.

Well this DVD shows just how talented this guy is from this concert date from 2 years ago. Anyone who knows about Steve Vai has always known how talented he is and what he can bring. The band members are absolutely amazingly talented with their own energy that they bring and would think Vai would have nothing less since he is the main guy. I did not know that Steve sings and was kind of surprised at his decent vocal quality.

Already having stated his talent, Mr. Vai is really a great showmen with his humor and antics while playing which makes this DVD all the more fun and jaw dropping with mind boggling musical arrangements. I just love the two violins of Alex Depue and Ann Marie Calhoun that compliment so well. Jeremy Colson the drummer is tireless and will totally blew you away. This young man's energy is a force to be reckoned with. Bryan Beller with his 5 string bass is so good along with second guitarist Dave Weiner playing a 7 string guitar which really adds that additional bottom chunk and gets to be spot lighted on his own. Second guitarist is an oxymoron. This guy is great! Play this DVD or Blue-Ray, whatever you got loud. Seeing is believing what musical human beings are capable of. WOW!

5/5 Awesome!!!
  by J. Schneider (Mosinee, WI United States)
I've been critical of Vai here and there when he decides to do something too far off the wall, so I had my doubts about the band line up... but good God - this DVD is just stunning. Highly entertaining and just plain GREAT musically. The new band format works brilliantly... a few effects on those violins and he's tackling some songs rarely seen live. Nonetheless, Vai is still center stage and his performance, as always, is a master class in nuance and tone... and whammy abuse! GREAT stuff!!!