Texas (DVD)

I'm still not sure if I've found all "hidden" and "secret" goodies on this DVD, but it's good fun watching and trying to figure things out. I kind of expected a full concert film, which unfortunately it is not. But then again, the backstage footage, photos etc. make it so much more interesting to watch. Also, there's quite a number of singing actors or acting singers around, but Russell Crowe really is amazingly good at both and that is a rare combination indeed. An absolute must for fans, but probably not good for converting those unaware of this side of his artistic live. The DVD is a good decade old already and I do wonder if he would still get away with all the smoking today, though...

If you love TOFOG, Russell Crowe, Garth Adam, Billy Dean Cochran, Dave Kelly, Stewart Kirwan, Dave Wilkins, you absolutely MUST own a copy of this DVD, since not all of us get to see them on tour, even if you do, you can live the excitement, musical talent, and a lot more through viewing this. The style of cinematography is true documentary, multi-angle option is superb, well-edited, a very frank honest portrayal of the group members the way they are and behave, and the way they interact with each other as well as the audience. Music is undeniably fabulous. You also get to view a couple of "out-of-print-song" music videos, such as Photograph Kill; which are priceless considering it is almost impossible to buy these CDs anymore. One annoying fact about this DVD is that-there are multiple levels to explore; termed drill deeper to unlock, but to access some of these levels, you have to go through all the required steps, once unlocked/access granted, you can view them, but the next time...Read more