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"Runnin Down a Dream," the feature length documentary about Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, directed by Oscar-winning filmaker Peter Bogdanovich is now available in a two DVD package. Gritty and exuberant, "Runnin Down a Dream" tells the Heartbreakers story as never before, revealing the combination of unwavering talent, artistic vision and sheer persistence that has made them one of the great American rock bands.
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5.0 out of 5 stars intrepid (and long) view of a "royal" ride, with a few missing links
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5.0 out of 5 stars the heartbreakers make some great music....
I remember liking the music that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made when they first came along. My rock and roll listening years coincide pretty much with their history. And I'm from central Florida too, so it made it a little more special I guess that they were a good band. I remember the buzz that "damn the torpedoes" created when it came out. So many great songs on one album didn't seem possible. But to be fair, I didn't try to be an expert on them. I'm not an expert on much of anything. But if you were young during the 60's and 70's, and you liked listening to fm radio, then you can better judge my qualifications. But I do remember an early thought, that Tom Petty sounded like one of Bob Dylan's incarnations.The biographical movie (the product being reviewed) is good. It's made in modern times, so you get some good quality sound and video for your home system. I enjoy this modern way to enjoy rock and roll, and own several other dvd format covers of rock legends. This one on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a good mix of talk and music. It's pretty much all positive perspective, so I'd guess it was conceived and financed by themselves (Tom Petty). That doesn't bother me, because it delivers good entertainment value, and I already liked the music. I wasn't looking for someone to knock them down anyway.I'm sort of old now, but I was paying attention when the Beatles were still new and Ed Sullivan was important, "The times, they are a changin" was being covered in all the grade school talent shows, and everyone knew who Roy Orbison was. So when the Traveling Wilburys popped up, and the album was great....that was a great joy for me. Tom Petty seems to understand how special that opportunity was for him, which I'm happy to know.The "other" disc is a concert in Gainesville, Florida. It features the modern band line up (which is fine). As a historical document, it's unfortunate that Petty doesn't look well and seems medicated (to me). Everyone will have their favorite songs, so I won't try to add something meaningful here. But I will say, I enjoyed watching another concert video from much earlier in their career that was killer. Search for Santa Monica New Years concert 1978. The band is really good live.I got one of those email reminders to go to Bolo and review this purchase. So I'm here, but I can't really offer anything more profound that what others have said. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have released some great songs and albums. There are unrecognized gems that never get heard. One of my favorites is their cover of Dylan's "License to Kill" for his 30 year all star concert. You can watch it on a youtube search. It really grabs me in a way I can't explain....
5.0 out of 5 stars I agree with most, but I suggest renting
Yes, this is a very good documentary. Maybe one of the best, if you are a Tom Petty fan (who isn't). However, I would suggest a rental. Why? Because, it is only a documentary. No music. Seems to me there should have been some included on a DVD you actually buy. I mean, I've paid less for his music, and I relisten to his tunes all the time. Yes, I might rewatch this, but not much, and years apart likely. I guess I felt I was going to get some tunes too (my bad). Anyway, it is well worth the watch, but not the money you pay for only a documentary (maybe for die hard fans).I suggest High Grass Dogs - Live From The Fillmore, now that is one awesome DVD. Good luck getting it.RIP Tom. Thanks for the life time of tunes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Eleven Stars!!!!!
Granted I’m a lifelong (remember listening to DTT on the radio when it was first released) TP&THB fan (and now lead guitarist of a nationally touring “tribute” (no wigs, costumes or silly top hats) to the aforementioned artist, but having said that, this has got to be quite possibly the BEST musical doc ever produced! There’s a reason it’s 4 hours long. It HAS to be. If you’re a fan of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown, The Wrecking Crew, Muscle Shoals and Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (sleeper), I highly recommend! I can’t believe this was a business right off ;)
So glad I found this
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Ottimo documentario sulla carriera di uno straordinario musicista e la sua band. Per gli amanti della musica di Tom Petty. Da abbinare al libro di W.Zanes su di lui.
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A masterpiece. Unlike Scorcese whose relationship with Robbie Robertson distorts `The Last Waltz' into a dishonest albeit lasting piece of film making, Peter Bogdanovich does not allow himself to get in the way of his muse. For over five hours the director of `The Last Picture Show' lets the protagonists do all the talking, without voice-over or any agenda besides telling the story. If Bogdanovich only had access to the hundreds of hours of archive Petty and Heartbreakers footage this would have been a great film, but with the addition of Jim Lenahan's pre Heartbreakers 8mm footage this becomes quite unique. The foresight, or luck, involved with finding that early stuff - clearing the yard for a local free concert in their hippy university hometown of Gainesville Florida, the band breaking down on the way out to LA etc. etc. - provides this film with another dimension, making it a historical document. Through a mixture of talking heads, rare footage, stills, rehearsal and broadcast material it traces Petty from childhood infatuation with Elvis and the Beatles, to teenage meeting up with Campbell and Tench, through early local success and subsequent career highlights including Stevie Nicks, Dylan, Dave Stewart, Jeff Lynne etc. right up to a triumphant 30 year anniversary homecoming gig. Totally dedicated to his craft, Petty emerges as the highly ambitious but trusted leader of an enormously talented pool of musicians. Prepared to take on the record industry to the point of self-destruction over publishing rights, album costs etc. he also comes out as a man of considerable integrity. One of the funniest scenes - besides bassist Ron Blair's face after chewing a lump of hash at German customs and then having to perform for a TV show a few hours later - is Petty taking no prisoners when haranguing some hapless A&R man over material for a Roger McGuinn album. How that unfortunate man must cringe now. There is revealing background biography too, supported by home-movies: Petty's attachment to his mother, still being pissed at his abusive father who, despite early opposition to the music, has now built his identity around being the father of rock and roll in Gainesville. I found the film too short. I watched it all the way through and I could have walked round the block and come back for another five hours. Besides the 2 dvds, there's a short booklet, some neat little posters, a great dvd of the 30 year homecoming concert and a cd of some rare recordings that I haven't got around to yet. Some of the promo video footage will be familiar to people who have followed Petty's career but its good to see it presented chronologically here. Petty has quietly emerged to the front row of a few truly premier league rock and roll figures and his story deserves this kind of treatment. I would suggest if you like his music you must own this, and even if you only have a passing interest in rock or good documentary film-making it is well worth watching too. Does anyone else have this kind of footage around for good directors to play with - or is this a one-off?
Every thing was good from delivery and time
Every thing was good, but track 13 and 14 don,t play on the dvd concert which is dissappointing, every thing else was good.Regards Don
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Description:
"Runnin Down a Dream," the feature length documentary about Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, directed by Oscar-winning filmaker Peter Bogdanovich is now available in a two DVD package. Gritty and exuberant, "Runnin Down a Dream" tells the Heartbreakers story as never before, revealing the combination of unwavering talent, artistic vision and sheer persistence that has made them one of the great American rock bands.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars intrepid (and long) view of a "royal" ride, with a few missing links
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5.0 out of 5 stars the heartbreakers make some great music....
I remember liking the music that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made when they first came along. My rock and roll listening years coincide pretty much with their history. And I'm from central Florida too, so it made it a little more special I guess that they were a good band. I remember the buzz that "damn the torpedoes" created when it came out. So many great songs on one album didn't seem possible. But to be fair, I didn't try to be an expert on them. I'm not an expert on much of anything. But if you were young during the 60's and 70's, and you liked listening to fm radio, then you can better judge my qualifications. But I do remember an early thought, that Tom Petty sounded like one of Bob Dylan's incarnations.The biographical movie (the product being reviewed) is good. It's made in modern times, so you get some good quality sound and video for your home system. I enjoy this modern way to enjoy rock and roll, and own several other dvd format covers of rock legends. This one on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a good mix of talk and music. It's pretty much all positive perspective, so I'd guess it was conceived and financed by themselves (Tom Petty). That doesn't bother me, because it delivers good entertainment value, and I already liked the music. I wasn't looking for someone to knock them down anyway.I'm sort of old now, but I was paying attention when the Beatles were still new and Ed Sullivan was important, "The times, they are a changin" was being covered in all the grade school talent shows, and everyone knew who Roy Orbison was. So when the Traveling Wilburys popped up, and the album was great....that was a great joy for me. Tom Petty seems to understand how special that opportunity was for him, which I'm happy to know.The "other" disc is a concert in Gainesville, Florida. It features the modern band line up (which is fine). As a historical document, it's unfortunate that Petty doesn't look well and seems medicated (to me). Everyone will have their favorite songs, so I won't try to add something meaningful here. But I will say, I enjoyed watching another concert video from much earlier in their career that was killer. Search for Santa Monica New Years concert 1978. The band is really good live.I got one of those email reminders to go to Bolo and review this purchase. So I'm here, but I can't really offer anything more profound that what others have said. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have released some great songs and albums. There are unrecognized gems that never get heard. One of my favorites is their cover of Dylan's "License to Kill" for his 30 year all star concert. You can watch it on a youtube search. It really grabs me in a way I can't explain....
5.0 out of 5 stars I agree with most, but I suggest renting
Yes, this is a very good documentary. Maybe one of the best, if you are a Tom Petty fan (who isn't). However, I would suggest a rental. Why? Because, it is only a documentary. No music. Seems to me there should have been some included on a DVD you actually buy. I mean, I've paid less for his music, and I relisten to his tunes all the time. Yes, I might rewatch this, but not much, and years apart likely. I guess I felt I was going to get some tunes too (my bad). Anyway, it is well worth the watch, but not the money you pay for only a documentary (maybe for die hard fans).I suggest High Grass Dogs - Live From The Fillmore, now that is one awesome DVD. Good luck getting it.RIP Tom. Thanks for the life time of tunes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Eleven Stars!!!!!
Granted I’m a lifelong (remember listening to DTT on the radio when it was first released) TP&THB fan (and now lead guitarist of a nationally touring “tribute” (no wigs, costumes or silly top hats) to the aforementioned artist, but having said that, this has got to be quite possibly the BEST musical doc ever produced! There’s a reason it’s 4 hours long. It HAS to be. If you’re a fan of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown, The Wrecking Crew, Muscle Shoals and Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (sleeper), I highly recommend! I can’t believe this was a business right off ;)
So glad I found this
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Indispensable pour tout fan de Tom Petty.
The amazing life and music career of Tom Petty
Ottimo documentario sulla carriera di uno straordinario musicista e la sua band. Per gli amanti della musica di Tom Petty. Da abbinare al libro di W.Zanes su di lui.
Louisiana rain
A masterpiece. Unlike Scorcese whose relationship with Robbie Robertson distorts `The Last Waltz' into a dishonest albeit lasting piece of film making, Peter Bogdanovich does not allow himself to get in the way of his muse. For over five hours the director of `The Last Picture Show' lets the protagonists do all the talking, without voice-over or any agenda besides telling the story. If Bogdanovich only had access to the hundreds of hours of archive Petty and Heartbreakers footage this would have been a great film, but with the addition of Jim Lenahan's pre Heartbreakers 8mm footage this becomes quite unique. The foresight, or luck, involved with finding that early stuff - clearing the yard for a local free concert in their hippy university hometown of Gainesville Florida, the band breaking down on the way out to LA etc. etc. - provides this film with another dimension, making it a historical document. Through a mixture of talking heads, rare footage, stills, rehearsal and broadcast material it traces Petty from childhood infatuation with Elvis and the Beatles, to teenage meeting up with Campbell and Tench, through early local success and subsequent career highlights including Stevie Nicks, Dylan, Dave Stewart, Jeff Lynne etc. right up to a triumphant 30 year anniversary homecoming gig. Totally dedicated to his craft, Petty emerges as the highly ambitious but trusted leader of an enormously talented pool of musicians. Prepared to take on the record industry to the point of self-destruction over publishing rights, album costs etc. he also comes out as a man of considerable integrity. One of the funniest scenes - besides bassist Ron Blair's face after chewing a lump of hash at German customs and then having to perform for a TV show a few hours later - is Petty taking no prisoners when haranguing some hapless A&R man over material for a Roger McGuinn album. How that unfortunate man must cringe now. There is revealing background biography too, supported by home-movies: Petty's attachment to his mother, still being pissed at his abusive father who, despite early opposition to the music, has now built his identity around being the father of rock and roll in Gainesville. I found the film too short. I watched it all the way through and I could have walked round the block and come back for another five hours. Besides the 2 dvds, there's a short booklet, some neat little posters, a great dvd of the 30 year homecoming concert and a cd of some rare recordings that I haven't got around to yet. Some of the promo video footage will be familiar to people who have followed Petty's career but its good to see it presented chronologically here. Petty has quietly emerged to the front row of a few truly premier league rock and roll figures and his story deserves this kind of treatment. I would suggest if you like his music you must own this, and even if you only have a passing interest in rock or good documentary film-making it is well worth watching too. Does anyone else have this kind of footage around for good directors to play with - or is this a one-off?
Every thing was good from delivery and time
Every thing was good, but track 13 and 14 don,t play on the dvd concert which is dissappointing, every thing else was good.Regards Don
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