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Telstar [DVD] [2008]
enlarge	Director: Nick Moran Actors: Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris, James Corden, Tom Burke Studio: Momentum Pictures Home Ent Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £6.41 as of 25/11/2009 08:19 GMT details You Save: £9.58 (60%) New (9) Collectible (1) from £6.41 Seller: dvd-superstore Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 658 Format: Anamorphic, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 115 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060116724707 ASIN: B0026ZPKTS Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: September 28, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next » Before the Beatles... June 25, 2009 Dr. George L. Sik (Epsom, Surrey) 31 out of 33 found this review helpful The slickness of the music industry nowadays makes this film all the more fascinating, revealing as it does that Britain's most successful instrumental single (the Telstar of the title), one of the first British number one records in America, was recorded in a seedy little flat above a leather goods shop by the somewhat unbalanced Joe Meek. br / br /Meek was a pioneer, a maverick and clearly rather unhinged. Con O'Neal's superb performance with its quirky Gloucester accent provokes fear and pity in equal amounts, but you can't help admiring Meek's energy and ideas. It all ends rather horribly but I won't reveal too much if you don't know the story. br / br /It is the little details that fascinate. Without Meek, we wouldn't have heard Johnny Remember Me, Have I the Right?, Just Like Eddie or that Screaming Lord Sutch shocker Jack the Ripper (Sutch's life, like Meek's, ended tragically). However, this didn't stop him turning down The Beatles and Tom Jones! While his lover Heinz crashed and burned, many of his session musicians went on to greater things. Clem Cattini (played here by the ever-amusing James Corden) went on to drum on countless chart-toppers, Ritchie Blackmore went on to form Deep Purple and, perhaps most endearingly, Chas Hodges, portrayed by Ralf Little, is seen complaining about having to do 'novelty records' which is so much funnier when you realise that he went on to be half of Chas 'n' Dave! br / br /An excellent recreation of a bygone time and bygone tunes. All this and Kevin Spacey too! Legendary July 17, 2009 simonpeggfan (Maidenhead UK) 16 out of 17 found this review helpful I came to this film with high expectations knowing of the history of Joe Meek and the history of the film and the play that led to it. I'd been alerted to the potential of Nick Moran by his post 'Lock-Stock..' film 'Christie Malry's Own Double Entry' and that seemed a good omen, and although I'd never seen him live, Con O'Neill's reputation as a stage actor preceded him. br / br /The high expectations were surpassed - it would have been easy to make a gentle comedy from the tales of Joe and to have lost the spirit of an extraordinary man, a troubled genius with a unique touch. This film is pretty much an accurate retelling of key moments of his life and Con is outstanding in the role of Joe, alongside a cast who performed exceptionally well. br / br /This is one of the best British films I've seen for many years - it's a fascinating tale of a unique man, the kind of character we don't celebrate enough in this country and hearty congratulations to all involved. br / br /See this. Buy this. Get the soundtrack. Brilliant! June 22, 2009 Midori Bear (UK) 15 out of 17 found this review helpful I saw this film at the cinema yesterday and i was blown away. I had been anticipating its release for a while as i wanted to see how they would convert Joe Meeks life story to the big screen, plus the fact i'm a fan of the majority of music orientated films. br / br /Con O'Neill plays independant record producer Joe Meek. The film documents his rise to fame through 60s Tornados Hit 'Telstar', then his fall into depression, paranoia, heartbreak, poverty and ultimatley murder and suicide. As dark as all that sounds, Nick Moran has created a beautiful mix of satirical comedy and drama, keeping you hooked for the duration. br / br /Many familiar faces new and old appear in the cast, including Kevin Spacey (Major Banks), Pam Ferris (Meek's landlady) and JJ Field (Meek's love interest Heinz Burt). With notable British comedy actors James Corden (Clem Cattini) and Ralf Little (Chaz Hodges), and an added cameo appearance from Jimmy Carr. Music fans will have noticed Caral Barat (The Libertines) and Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) also taking minor roles as other notable musicians of the 60s, Gene Vincent and Screaming Lord Sutch. Jess Conrad, John Layton, Chas Hodges and Clem Cattini appear in cameo roles as well. br / br / br /The acting is superb as is the soundtrack. I urge you to buy this DVD, if you are interested in Joe Meek or the uncredited geniuses who work behind the scenes of those hit tracks or infact just music, it is a must buy! br / It did`nt all come from Liverpool September 29, 2009 J JARVIS (HOLT, NORFOLK United Kingdom) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful As it sadly got a limited run at the cinema I could`nt wait to get it on DVD. I can say nothing more than brilliant. Once was`nt enough I watched it twice. I was on the music scene at the time and can relate to some of the incidents. I remember seeing Heinz on a bill with Vince Eager Wee Willie Harris who were both very good and deserved to go much further than they did. Heinz being top of the bill came on after Wee Willies incredible performance. Sadly after hearing one number he was so bad the majority of the crowd left. Saying that you can never take away his JUST LIKE EDDIE a classic british pop song.It was nice to see Jess Conrad and John Leyton making an appearance. The guys who played Sutch and Gene Vincent were perfect sadly I was`nt impressed with Billy Fury. Apart from Chas Hodges Clem Cattini John Leyton Jess Conrad Ritchie Blackmore the majority of the people mentioned in the film sadly left us tragically or at a young age. br /Joe certainly was a troubled genius and every praise possible to Con O` Neill who deserves every award available for playing him.. Not forgetting Kevin Spacey his accent was perfect.. Even if you were`nt about at the time watch this movie. br /A true story of classic British pop and proving there was music before The Beatles and it did`nt all come from Liverpool. Fantastic film!! June 21, 2009 Ms. J. A. Panchkowry 7 out of 9 found this review helpful I saw this film at the cinema yesterday and thought it was absolutely fantastic. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for it to come out on DVD! Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next »

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