Cher - Live in Concert

Starring:Cher, Bubba Carr, Aaron James Cash, Suzanne Easter, Kristin Willits, Tovaris Wilson, Addie Yungmee, Paul Mirkovich, Don Boyette, Stacy Campbell, Pattie Darcy, Mark Schulman (II), Darrell Smith, Kristin Richardson
Director: David Mallet
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
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You don't have to actually like Cher to at least respect her for having the chutzpah and sheer resilience to overcome any number of ill-conceived moves (most of which she acknowledges with wry self-deprecation), including bad records, disastrous relationships, embarrassing infomercials, and enough cosmetic surgery to underwrite several surgeons' Beverly Hills manors. This 90-minute concert, filmed in Las Vegas in '99 and subsequently broadcast on HBO, is Cher in all her kitschy glory. She's a performer, not just a singer (a good thing, given her limited if distinctive voice), and the show gives us the requisite array of Bob Mackie costumes (Valkyrie and vamp, pirate and prostitute, and one item that she herself describes as "Bozo the Clown meets Braveheart"), wigs galore, a host of beautiful bodies writhing about onstage in what might charitably be called "interpretive dances" (also known as "filler while the star changes outfits")....
Oh, and there's music too, from the old hits ("Half Breed," "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves") to "Believe," the late '90s techno-dance smash that here is saved until last, with a few covers thrown in for good measure (U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"? Go figure). We also get some old Sonny & Cher TV clips (bet you didn't remember that Ronald Reagan and David Bowie appeared on their show), highlights from her very impressive film career, still photos, drawings of Mackie's creations, and the "Walking in Memphis" music video. All in all, it's a weird, extravagant, campy stew, and a heck of a fun ride. --Sam Graham
Description
It's a 90 minute explosion of color, fashion and excitement as Cher hits the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In a show rich in sequins, velvet, lace and great music, Cher celebrates her return to the top of the charts with the ' 'Do You Believe' ' Tour 1999 - the high energy experience that is Cher in concert.
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- BEST SOUND COMPARED TO THE OTHER CHER DVDS ~ THIS IS THE ONE ~ OUTSTANDING!!!!!
- CHER STILL ROCKIN EXCELLENT QUALITY
- Rockin good time!
- Cher-a-licious
- Fabulous, Wonderful, Extraordinary, Exciting - Timeless Cher
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Cher - Live in Concert
Starring: Cher , Bubba Carr , Aaron James Cash , Suzanne Easter , and Kristin Willits
Director: David Mallet
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
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Release Date: 1999-12-21 |
Amazon.com
You don't have to actually like Cher to at least respect her for having the chutzpah and sheer resilience to overcome any number of ill-conceived moves (most of which she acknowledges with wry self-deprecation), including bad records, disastrous relationships, embarrassing infomercials, and enough cosmetic surgery to underwrite several surgeons' Beverly Hills manors. This 90-minute concert, filmed in Las Vegas in '99 and subsequently broadcast on HBO, is Cher in all her kitschy glory. She's a performer, not just a singer (a good thing, given her limited if distinctive voice), and the show gives us the requisite array of Bob Mackie costumes (Valkyrie and vamp, pirate and prostitute, and one item that she herself describes as "Bozo the Clown meets Braveheart"), wigs galore, a host of beautiful bodies writhing about onstage in what might charitably be called "interpretive dances" (also known as "filler while the star changes outfits")....
Oh, and there's music too, from the old hits ("Half Breed," "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves") to "Believe," the late '90s techno-dance smash that here is saved until last, with a few covers thrown in for good measure (U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"? Go figure). We also get some old Sonny & Cher TV clips (bet you didn't remember that Ronald Reagan and David Bowie appeared on their show), highlights from her very impressive film career, still photos, drawings of Mackie's creations, and the "Walking in Memphis" music video. All in all, it's a weird, extravagant, campy stew, and a heck of a fun ride. --Sam Graham
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It's a 90 minute explosion of color, fashion and excitement as Cher hits the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In a show rich in sequins, velvet, lace and great music, Cher celebrates her return to the top of the charts with the ' 'Do You Believe' ' Tour 1999 - the high energy experience that is Cher in concert.
Customer Reviews:
BEST SOUND COMPARED TO THE OTHER CHER DVDS ~ THIS IS THE ONE ~ OUTSTANDING!!!!!.......2006-10-03
I have several DVDs of Cher's concerts; however, the sound was not always the best. THIS ONE IS OF TRULY GREAT QUALITY, as the sound is really the most important to me. Of course, Cher is FABULOUSLY SEXY, costumed beautifully too, and has many wonderful dancers to accentuate this LONG performance. YOU GET LOTS FOR YOUR MONEY with this SENSATIONAL DVD. Buy it you will just love it!!!!! BUT YOU WILL BE YEARNING FOR MORE ~ THAT'S FOR SURE!!
CHER STILL ROCKIN EXCELLENT QUALITY.......2006-07-19
Cher, what can you say this lady has it all good performance, all her hits, this dvd has excellent picture and much better sound than the vhs version get it you will not be disapointed, Cher will be missed I hope she come back with something new, this is one talent we dont need to loose, I LOVE CHER, she is a true diva and no one can step on stage and present total class like Cher once again she will be missed by all. We love you Cher and wish you the best . Randall nurseboy35@aol.com
Rockin good time!.......2006-03-10
Great concert DVD-almost more fun than the Farewell DVD!
Need more Cher concert DVDs released - and would love to have the FULL Divas concert instead of the small selection chosen for that release.
Cher-a-licious.......2005-10-27
This concert was so colorful and fun. Her Bob Mackie outfits and her music is timeless! You just gotta love Cher. The best their is, the best that was, and the best that will ever be. Cher.
Fabulous, Wonderful, Extraordinary, Exciting - Timeless Cher.......2005-03-29
This is the 1999 live tour at the MGM Grand. Cher's many costume changes are terrific along with her singing. She presents many great Sonny & Cher flashbacks from the 1970's. She also presents flashbacks of her best movies which are fun to see. The concert is fast-paced and action-filled with Cher's extraordinary singing. Forget about 5 stars, try 10 stars, really! Cher is stunningly beautiful and talented!
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