This is history that we should know, and the filmmakers approach Rumble as an introductory survey course.
The two-disc Rhythm & Blues would work if both halves of the album weren’t each encrusted with the same indistinguishable cheese.
One, don’t fret—just listen. And two, make sure Muddy Waters is on stage.
Not a damaged wail and not a burst of joy either. It’s the wizened sound of acceptance.
The extras are disappointing, but you can’t really go wrong with Scorsese and the Stones.
Many of the images are indelible, catching subtle interactions between the band as well as epic gestures.
Rock fans rejoice: Festival Express gets the red-carpet treatment on this two-disc DVD set.
Festival Express only delivers, at its best, a mild contact high.