As a total Police nut I bought this as soon as it was out on VHS. I loved it then and still do. Hell I learnt to play guitar because of The Police.
But beyond the superb music, it is great to watch how the music is made, the band becomes a band (even for the short time this was the band). Also how the songs come together as each persons part is added. But really it's how working with different people can reinvigorate you and how you can learn from each other.
As a film it is well paced starting with the rehearsals before moving to the first concert. The mix of soft and loud is very well balanced. It does get a little twee near the end.
Finally, it showcases the best songwriter/singer trying to find himself again. Only 2 things are missing, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers.
Sting never had a solo number one, The Police had 5.
But beyond the superb music, it is great to watch how the music is made, the band becomes a band (even for the short time this was the band). Also how the songs come together as each persons part is added. But really it's how working with different people can reinvigorate you and how you can learn from each other.
As a film it is well paced starting with the rehearsals before moving to the first concert. The mix of soft and loud is very well balanced. It does get a little twee near the end.
Finally, it showcases the best songwriter/singer trying to find himself again. Only 2 things are missing, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers.
Sting never had a solo number one, The Police had 5.