THE LAST WALTZ

1978 Out Now BD Extras Commentaries, Featurette, Outtakes, Book

Despite the weight of romanticised rock myth, Martin Scorsese’s film of US roots rockers The Band’s ‘farewell’ gig brims with life. Multiple cameramen catch every note of the resilient chemistry between Bandmembers and starry guests; Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters and an off-his-nut Neil Young included. The result redefined rock movies: no razzle dazzle, just a revered band caught in such full, intuitive flow. Even Neil Diamond’s ham overload can’t spoil it. Eureka’s well-packaged Blu-ray looks sharp, too.