Loosely based on the life story of Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's original front man (who was kicked out of the band for his bizarre and disturbing behavior only to go insane shortly thereafter), PINK FLOYD: THE WALL stars Bob Geldof as Pink, a mentally damaged man who has gone from a hopeful child artist to a burned-out rock star drifting away from reality. As Pink festers in his hotel room, elements of his abusive childhood come back to haunt him until he begins to descend into absolute madness.
Director Alan Parker's intense and fully realized film interpretation of the English band's classic album THE WALL melds whimsical fantasy with dark Shakespearean drama. The film makes innovative use of sets, costumes, and special effects to create a unique surrealistic strangeness worthy of Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali's UN CHIEN ANDALOU. Both disturbing and bedazzling, PINK FLOYD: THE WALL is a must-see film for any music lover.
Pink Floyd - The Wall Quotes/Excerpts:
"We don't need no education.
We don't need no thought control.
No dark sarcasm in the classroom.
Teacher, leave those kids alone.
Hey, teacher, leave those kids alone.
All in all you're just another
Brick in the wall." -- ROGER WATERS
Pink Floyd - The Wall Reviews:
"...Elaborate camera effects and a quarter-hour of full-color animation....One of the most captivating and unusual assemblages of footage seen in a long time..."
-- Silv., Variety
"...Parker has brought plenty of energy to this project, and he has done his resourceful best to make it an overpowering experience....A shameless all-out assault on the senses..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"At the core of this bleak psychodrama is Bob Geldof's acting debut as rockstar Pink..."
-- Mojo Staff, Mojo
"[With] the Floyd's music set to powerful visuals, including startling Gerald Scarfe animations."
-- Uncut Staff, Uncut
The Wall and Waters Roger Waters is a genius, this movie reflects the meanings of the album very well, and really takes the viewer deep into them. Submitted by slvrmch1 (Socorro, NM) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
THE BEST MOVIE I NEVER SEE BEFORE THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE THAN I NEVER SEE BEFORE, A GREAT AUDIO AND MUSIC BY PINK FLOYD, I REALY RECOMMEND IT VERYFULL Submitted by DBERUMEN4 (ZACATECAS, ZAC, MEX.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Is there anybody OUT THERE........ I first saw the film in 1981 at a theater and it was great then and even better now 20+ years later.The anamation is supurb, the music excellent, a must for any fan. Submitted by a reviewer (Syracuse, NY, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Floyd at it's best I never get tried of this DVD. It still gives my goose bumps with I see it. Submitted by a reviewer (Voorhees, New Jersey, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
I CANT ESCAPE THE WALL I am 15 and i just saw the movie and it is outstanding. i love it pure genus. the way it puts the song into animation. when you listen to the album you can picture the visuals in your head. a movie that will be known for decads to come!!!!! Submitted by Nate (Waukesha WI) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Region 1 Note: Hi Definition Telecine Film Transfer of the Complete Motion Picture From the Original Widescreen Interpositive Keep Case Collectors Edition Special Edition Letterbox - 1.85 Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English PCM Stereo Surround - English Technical Sound System Set Up Guide Additional Release Material: Previously Unreleased Film Footage Production Stills RETROSPECTIVE - A New 45 Minute Documentary Containing Interviews with Roger Waters, Gerald Scarfe, Alan Parker, Peter Biziou, Alan Marshall, and James Guthrie THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL - a 25 Minute Making-of Documentary Trailers: Theatrical Trailer Audio Commentary:
The Wall and Waters
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