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Dame Elizabeth Taylor - A Musical Celebration [DVD] [2000] | ![Dame Elizabeth Taylor - A Musical Celebration [DVD] [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PS27TRG0L._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Hamish Hamilton
Actors: Elizabeth Taylor, David Frost, Stephen Fry, John Barry, Tony Bennett
Studio: Tdk UK Ltd
Category: DVD
List Price: £12.99
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 87795
Format: Full Screen, PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled)
Rating: Exempt
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5450270005185
ASIN: B00005A9AE
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: March 4, 2002
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Like all the best celebrity tributes, IDame Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration/I (2001) combines the essence of its subject--in this case, charity work for HIV and AIDS research and a legendary career in movies, both meriting every ounce of recognition--with the fascination of a spectacular car smash. The highlights are the screenings of trailers for some of her best films, including IGiant/I and IButterfield 8/I (she won an Oscar but derided the picture) and an archive interview in which she memorably describes a tiresome gossip columnist as "a frustrated old biddy". p The live entertainment is far shakier than the event's inspiration, though. Presented by David Frost and Stephen Fry--an uneasy, fawning partnership-- there is some real quality: Andrea Bocelli (sending the guest of honour into transports of delight), John Barry conducting a couple of his most symphonic Bond themes and Reba McEntire, the powerhouse country and western diva-turned-Broadway actress. On the down side, Marti Pellow's self-congratulatory posing would make Robbie Williams seem a model of modesty, Jay Kay's attempts to jazz up a standard are woeful and Ute Lemper is at her most pretentious for a cacophonic "Mack the Knife". Michael Jackson's mute presence at Taylor's side emphasises the hypnotic strangeness of the whole affair, though the Dame herself takes the entire marvellously lurid spectacle in her stride.p BOn the DVD:/B IDame Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration/I comes to DVD with no extra features. A Taylor filmography would have been useful. Otherwise, the 4:3 video aspect ratio reproduces the television gala feel and for sound quality, you can choose between LPCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.2 and DTS surround sound (best for that authentic, muddy Royal Albert Hall acoustic).--IPiers Ford/I
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| Customer Reviews:
 I WAS THERE !!! :-) November 17, 2001
Andy Lucas (andy_sacul@hotmail.com) (UK)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
God...this was one of the best evenings out I have had in my life...it was absolutely fabulous!pMy friend and I sat 3 rows back from the stage and we could clearly see Dame Liz and Jacko up above us in the royal box and Lesley Garrett who sat in front of us after her great performance. pThis was a one off event...a truly once in a lifetime experience. The most memorable parts for me (and to watch out for) were Andrea Bocelli (and his rupturous ovation), Marti Pello's distinctive voice and the AIDS awareness speech given at the end by the great dame herself (notice she wore her DBE insigna). This DVD will not be as good as witnessing the event live - how can it be - but it is the next best thing...so do go and buy it...see what you missed!
Liz in all her glory! August 14, 2001
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is ELIZABETH! A long, great anniversary show with every star you can possibly imagine. You have to buy this, it's fantastic! The show also features Michael Jackson so this is a must-have for MJ-fans..
 The Dame deserved Better. April 10, 2006
S. M. Araujo (Rio Tinto, Portugal)
I've bought this dvd through amazon.co.uk and i really enjoyed it. still i felt Elizabeth deserved a true shower of stars, no matter how wonderful many of those taking part were. i hope she will still enjoy one huge, unforgetable, dazzling event as becoming the last of so many noble stars. for all distracted fans check out Cleopatra and you'll find the quote. Good Health and All the best to all of you.
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