Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps - The Concert Film

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Starring: Ralph Molina
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Type: DVD
Studio: Sanctuary Records
Release Date: 2002-09-24
Running Time: 103 minutes
Neil Young's 1978 concert tour, documented in this acclaimed two-hour film that was directed by Young himself (using the pseudonym Bernard Shakey), is a treat for the singer-songwriter's fans. The concept of the show is high (for Young, anyway), if rather odd: roadies (here called "Road Eyes") decked out like the Tusken Raiders from Star Wars, stage announcements from the original Woodstock during set changes, and giant amps, microphones, and so on for an "Incredible Shrinking Man" effect. Of course, it's the music that counts, and there's plenty of that, what with nearly 20 songs (including two versions of "Hey Hey, My My," his nod to the punk movement), acoustic and electric (with longtime companions Crazy Horse), dating back to his Buffalo Springfield days ("I Am a Child") and continuing through popular solo numbers like "Cinnamon Girl" and the extended "Like a Hurricane." DVD bonus material includes photos and song lyrics. --Sam Graham

Raunch & Roll
Neil and the band at their rawest. Great set list. The video quality is lacking but seeing Neil live is still worth while. The copy I have was purchased new but sticks in several places which distracts from the pleasure of viewing this historical performance.

Inspiring American acoustic folk-pop
I remember when this concert movie came to theaters in the late summer of '79. It inspired me to start playing acoustic-electric guitar, which I still play to this day.

So-so
Good to have this DVD in my collection but, the video/audio is not of good quality, nor is the plotline

Great Music, Poor Concert Concept
Personally when I listen, or as in this case, watch and listen to
a live concert, I appreciate the uninterrupted flow of the concert.
This concert was the antithesis of that concept. I mean if your
idea of a fun theater concept DVD is watching little people in monk
costumes shuffle about between songs trying to create a Gulliver's
Travels ambience with fake props, have at it. Personally, whether
it is a cd or DVD I prefer one song flowing into the next. At least
when Bruce Springsteen decides to "chat", there is music in the
background. Neil does no chatting, though I would have preferred
it to the unamusing stage show (give me Spinal Tap's Stonehenge
over this any day) offered here. I'm afraid I've been spoiled by
listening to "Full House" by the J. Geils Band one too many times.

Not for everyone...
Not for everyone OR ANYone that I know. This is not music, not art... not even artistic. Reminds me of a 60's Haight/Ashbury nightmare experience. Not only would I not play it more than twice... I needed to move the actual DVD box to a different location for fear of contaminating the other really great DVD's in my collection... YES, I was that annoyed with being ripped off... AGAIN! Save your money, plant a tree instead.