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15Concert For George (2003)

updated 06 October 2003
reviewer's rating
3 out of 5
Reviewed by Neil Smith


Director
David Leland
Stars
Paul McCartney
Eric Clapton
Ringo Starr
Jeff Lynne
Ravi Shankar
Tom Petty
Length
104 minutes
Distributor
Pathe
Cinema
10 October 2003
Country
USA
Genre
Documentary
Musical
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Fans of George Harrison who were unable to buy tickets to the all-star tribute concert, which marked the first anniversary of his death, will be relieved to learn cameras were on hand to record the event.

The result is a fitting testament to a much-loved figure who left an indelible mark on pop, movies, and the popular consciousness.

In cinematic terms, David Leland's effort is a poor relation to such legendary concert films as Gimme Shelter and The Last Waltz. Musically, though, it's a deeply touching send-off with a highly idiosyncratic line-up - in keeping with Harrison's far-reaching career as songwriter, movie producer, and spiritualist.

Where else would Tom Hanks share a stage with Tom Petty? Or Eric Clapton with Eric Idle? Not to mention remaining Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, reunited at the request of Harrison's widow Olivia for what may well be the final time.

Throw in Jeff Lynne, Jools Holland and musical guru Ravi Shankar, and there really is something here for (almost) everyone.

Highlights include Clapton's towering rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Petty's jaunty version of Taxman, and the Monty Python crew (plus Hanks wearing Canadian Mountie gear) performing I'm A Lumberjack.

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