Another Rock celebration, smaller in scale, but not in the artistic line-up, "The Last Waltz" stands proudly alongside "Woodstock".
Great moments: Neil Young easing into "Helpless", a kind of tribute to his and Robertson's Nothern roots; Joni Mitchell in shadow, singing response to Young; Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, the groups' first benefactor, performing Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?". The Founder providing, perhaps, the only smile in the whole film.
Backstage interviews feature all the members, who, worldwearily contribute road stories, making us feel the their fatigue.
Don't know what Neil Diamond has to do with this music, but I'm no Band (or Diamond expert). Another very minor complaint, is in the lack of face-on, close-up, audience cutaways.
Movie will leave asking the questoion: Did Rock actually die with this concert? Very, very soon, it was Disco, fake drums, and MTV. "Rock Clubs" featuring Rock bands on tour would be harder and harder to find.
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