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It’s unlikely that the full impact of the live performances will hit home to viewers unfamiliar with Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella Records stable of artists. Another frustration is trying to identify the array of visitors who trade raps on Jay’s stage. Included in the star-studded lineup are Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Pharell, Ghostface Killah, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, and R. Kelly. One unmistakable figure--and we do mean figure--is Jay’s squeeze Beyonce, who raises the temperature and the roof with her skimpy outfit, flowing hair, soulful yowl, and sexed-up dance routine that leaves her boyfriend and the whole of Madison Square Garden slack-jawed with animal desire.
Twenty cameras captured the event, and some of the most powerful sequences are sweeping moves across the swirling, blissed-out masses as they lip sync along in perfect unison with Jay-Z’s complex, profane, quick-witted raps. Less effective are intermittent cutaway segments that show the artist in various studio settings working up beats and rhymes. These amateurish home video breaks may give some insight to Jay’s perfectionism and dedication to his craft, but they detract from the visceral power of the beautifully executed performance footage. --Ted Fry
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 08 February, 2005 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Paramount |
| MPAA RATING: | R (Restricted) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Documentary, East Coast Rap, Music Video - Pop/Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 097363451242 |
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Jay-Z in My Lifetime From begining till the ending rolls, Shawn Carter has done the wittest and most meticulous work to promote his The Black Album in 2003. Well maintained!
very good documentary
While I have enjoyed watching this 4 or 5 times, I'm left with some conflicting thoughts about "Fade to Black". Now I did say I enjoyed it; yet at the same time I'm thinking Jay Z could use to lighten up a bit and not take himself so seriously. I've got to think Nas had a few good laughs if he ever watched this. (Of course now Jay and Nas have buried the hatchet, thank God)
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>One thing that bothers me about "retirement" claims from artists, is they rarely do just that (e.g. Bowie, the Who, etc.)
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>Jay-Z would certainly have you believe he was going to do just that. I don't mind that he has come out of retirement, but this film would have you believe, that this is it...finnito. Therefore it was the intent to put out such a tour de force like this to pay tribute to Jay Z's greatness. Sometimes during watching this documentary (which is what it really is) I was left thinking that Jay Z takes himself way too seriously. What's with all the wardrobe changes, for instace?
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>Most of the performances in the concert segments are superb; Mary J. Blige in particular, and some are too short like Ghostface and Missy Elliot. The scene with Ghostface getting additional bling from Slick Rick, before going out onstage, is much needed comic relief. The appearance of Foxy Brown helps in that respect as well, and she adds visual appeal to say the least. Beyonce certainly lights up the screen. Something about the R Kelly performance seemed very contrived, and I can't understand the rousing applause he receieved; it seems like he tried to upstage Jay.
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>The studio scenes show Jay Z as a very serious artist. Maybe too much. He keeps mentioning that "the Black album" is his last record and how important it is to be perfect. Yeah, it's a great record, but perfect? Much is made of Jay's ability to write on the fly, which is admirable and no doubt Jay has skillz in abundance. Jay would have been smart to use more of Rick Rubin's and Timbaland's production. I like how Jay gives props to Rubin, who is arguably one of the best producers today.
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>One thing I have to take issue with in this film is some of what are supposed to be candid shots in the audience. I've got to think some of these were staged, such as the guy who taps his heart twice before throwing up the peace sign in memory of Biggie, or when it appears people are jumping out of their seats, etc. I like the production of the live segments, and it's a fitting tribute to Jay's career, but at times it seems a bit overproduced. Just my opinion.
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>All in all, if you like Jay Z you'll no doubt like this. If you're curious about Jay Z you'll see what all the hype is about. It's also a testament to Jay and his ability to steer his career, at times perhaps trying to hard.
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Excellent behind the scenes film including studio recording. This was one of the best hip-hop "documentary" I've seen.