Tommy (DVD, 1999, French and Spanish Subtitles)

When I was growing up.Music had a great influence on my life.Sometimes it was good sometimes it was bad.

I had not seen Tommy in a long time and when I found out The Who were going too play in Dallas.I HAD TO SEE IT AGAIN!!!
Tommy is a classic rock opera that is a must have in anyones collection.As is The Wall by Pink Floyd.
There is absolutly nothing too dislike of this dvd.Only great timeless music.That will go on forever.AS long as people remember the great bands and musicians.That have given us countless memories to cherish. LONG LIVE ROCK-N-ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was first introduced to Tommy when I was a kid and I wasn't able to understand the complex storyline. Now that I have bought it as an adult I can say that this is one of my favorite movies from the 1970's. The Who's edgy rock music drives the plot about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy and viewers witness such controversial issues as child neglect, extensive drug use, abuse, and religion.

If you enjoy movies that question society's beliefs, then this is a movie for you.

Chances are, if you don't like and/or appreciate the Who or the obscure art of the rock opera, then you probably won't like this movie.
I like and/or appreciate both, so I liked this movie. The music sounded considerable different from the original album. It has a bit more of a pop/keyboard-oriented sound, but it fits well with the film and does well for the films many performers. Of particular note is Elton John's performance as the Pinball Wizard, where he does an incredible rendition of the character's theme. On a more minor note, who knew Jack Nicholson could sing?
Towards the end, the movie feels a little overlong, and probably could have used a few minutes shaved off. Overall, the movie is pretty darned good all things considered, and makes for a great midnight movie showing.

You haven't seen this movie??? What!?! Great music, great acting, great cast, good direction; it is a classic, and a must see for any rock music fan.

The first time I saw this movie was in the Spring of 1975 - I saw it at least another 19 times in the month that followed. This movie will appeal to you if you are a fan of Ken Russel, The Who, pop culture or the 70s. Ann-Margret was nominated for an Oscar for her performance. How many movies have you seen where Jack Nicholson sings?!? Nicholson's performance was sung and filmed in 18 hours, while Ann-Margret's work in soapsuds, beans and chocolate took 3 days and numerous stitches, after she was accidentally cut with broken glass. Eric Clapton, Tina Turner and Elton John turn in memorial performances. Watch for the huge organ Keith (Uncle/Brother Ernie) Moon plays and rides in the song "Welcome". The organ was given away in a contest by a Scotland radio station. A 9 or 10 year-old boy won the organ and said he wanted to smash it - with Keith Moon. Moon complied! This is another Who movie you HAVE to play LOUD. Let the neighbors enjoy it as much as you do!

Great movie, great condition, and I received the movie very fast. I really appreciate the service and hope to do business again in the future! Thank you!

This was a great product just as described, we bought this product out of a general interest. The quality of this product was appreciated.

My son's school did the musical Tommy this year and he wanted to see the original.I love the original and wanted my son to see it for comparing how his school did it. The original is totally awesome. Afterall it is the Who. Enough said on the topic.

This has been a famorite movie of mine since I was a little gril...it took me ages to find it but i'm glad i did...now I will be able to show it to me kids, hopefully they will love it as much i did

This is a classic early 1970's rock opera. Anyone who grew up in the '70's will appreciate this video. Tommy is a deaf, dumb and blind child. He gains fame and fortune as a pinball phenomena and goes on to found a cult-like ministry based upon his fame. His unscrupulous father naturally milks this for all its worth. A sexy-as-always Ann Margaret portreys Tommy's mother. A highlight of this film is Elton John appearing as the Pinball Wizard (and performing the song of the same title), who is dethroned of that title by Tommy. A bit bizarre, but only in the true tradition of '70's rock operas. Any fan of The Who, Elton John, Ann Margaret, or the '70's pop culture will enjoy this classic rock opera.

I remember seeing this movie in the '70's. I have looked for the best make of it. I watched it and remembered why I loved it back when I first saw it! The WHO rock!!!!!!

First movie I ever saw with Roger Daltrey and fell in love ever since at age 8. Finally able to finally have it now in DVD instead od VHS. Thanks and I haven't played it yet, but I assume it is in good condition. HAPPY HOLIDAYS..HAPPY NEW YEAR....Cheers, Alyce Johnson

A NOSTALGIC MOVIE I NEEDED TO OWN. I REMEMBER SEEING THIS MOVIE IN THEATERS WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT, AND WANTED TO ADD IT TO MY PERSONAL LIBRARY.
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I wanted to see it again. I hadnt seen it for 30 years. It just wasn't the same as it was 30 years ago. Some movies are better left in the past. Remember them as they were back then.

fast shipping after they found out item was not in stock. thanks item was what they said it would be.

I was looking for this movie for about one year, and I forgot to look for it here. The arrival timing was exelent and the film is awesome. I like The Who very much and this musical is something that only they could do properly.

very good seller, sends plenty of emails to confirm sale, also very fast shipping. completely satisfied with the purchase.

I bought this to give as a gift to a 14 years old boy, who is learning how to play guitar. He was trying to play Pimball Wizard and I could recognize it.
Then he said: This song is about a guy who was blind, deaf, and mute and the king of Pimball. hahaha.... I was hooked on this movie and on The who since I was 14 years old myself (now I'm 44 - hehehehe)
This movie is a must for everyone who likes music...

I would buy from this seller again. They let me know what was going on with my back order and I was very pleased.

A must for all Who fans, but any fan of good rock music will like the film, my wife has never heard much of the Who's music but she liked it.
This is a rather crazy adaptation of the Townshend masterpiece, Ken Russell is an oddball director but the music is so fantastic it all somehow works, there is no dialogue at all, every word is sung, making this an opera rather than a musical. There are many star turns, Tina Turner is amazing, her version of Acid Queen is probably one of my favorite bits of the film, but Eric Clapton, Elton John and many others are all there (and I don't like either of them and still enjoyed it!). Ollie Reed can't sing but his charisma carries him through in a Rex Harrison sort of way, and who wouldn't pay to see Anne Margaret roll about in chocolate? She is really great and carries the film for the most part.
I saw this as an underage kid bunking into the cinema in Streatham in London when it first came out, and the DVD was a very nostalgic experience, not a classic film but good fun for quality rock fans.
While the film is great the disk itself is the only letdown, there are some extras like bios, but it is very poor and badly done, I don't know if there is a better version but the one I have is a let down for fans in that department.
The only reason to buy this is for the film itself, the disk is disapointing.

For fans of The Who, this movie is "must see." For fans of rock operas, this is a "should probably see." For lovers of musicals, this is a "maybe see." It has excellent music and performances by Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, Ann-Margaret, and more. Jack Nicholson is in it, and so is Oliver Reed. The Who's lead singer stars as Tommy, and Keith Moon (The Who's drummer) is weird Uncle Ernie. As for the plot, young Tommy witnesses a traumatic event the turns him deaf, mute, and blind. The movie tracks Tommy's experiences and his mother's various attempts to "cure" him through to his eventual awakening.

This DVD does not contain any "extras". No commentary, no anything. BUT....It does not need any of that stuff. This is a "must own"
DVD, in my opinion. The copy is clear, the audio is in stereo or quadrophonic, the performances are a blast. Listen up Kiddies, if you only know the Who from recent CD's or charity concerts, take a look at the last few songs on this bad boy. There is a reason why the Who is in the hall of fame, and why Roger Daltrey is one of the great frontmen of all time. Also great funny appearances by Keith Moon (the now-deceased Who drummer), Eric Clapton, Tina turner, Elton John (in the big glasses days), and many others. Try it, you will be glad you bought it if you like Rock-n-Roll, whether you are 18 or 70.

I bought this for my husband because he loves The Who. He hasn't seen the movie since it came out in theatres.