In Concert And Beyond

Starring: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Peter Grant, Richard Cole, Derek Skilton, Colin Rigdon

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Does anybody remember laughter?" - Robert Plant

Why watch this? Led Zeppelin were my generation's rock Gods, and they swaggered alone at the top.

Plot Summary: The film primarily documents Led Zeppelin's legendary 1973 concerts at Madison Square Garden. These live performances are interspersed with fantasy sequences and glimpses into the band members' individual personalities and experiences. The film offers a unique blend of powerful musical performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and imaginative explorations of the band's creative world.

Dad's Preview: In addition to its concert experience, the film has fantasy sequences pertaining to each band member (critics panned these as amateurish). The film's strength is clearly their play on stage. The soundtrack was my first Zeppelin album. Being live, many of the songs were more refined than their original versions. This was the band at their absolute apex, as four f'ing great musicians, confident and sexy. As Pagey wields his Gibson and Plant struts like a lion, they are a wonder to behold. The 2007 re-issued version is an improved delight, too.

Warner Bros.