Review Detail
9.8 5 10
(Updated: March 02, 2023)
Overall rating
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
8.0
Enjoyment
9.0
We've had the story of the Beatles' penultimate recording sessions told in a way that's too acrimonious (Let it Be) and one that's too damn long by half (Get Back) and now finally one that's just the best, most iconic and transcendent bit: the Rooftop Concert, immaculately assembled by Bobson. This is a shining look at this pivotal moment in rock/cultural/world history and is the only version I will need to watch going forward, from all the available POVs. Extremely well done.
One small quibble: a couple of typos and some awkward phrasing in the opening title card particularly stood out due to the care lavished upon the rest of the editing. "preformed" "impromtu" and the redundant use of "without" were a little clunky and could maybe use a second pass. Aside from that, a terrific document of the best day the Beatles had between the White Album and Abbey Road.
One small quibble: a couple of typos and some awkward phrasing in the opening title card particularly stood out due to the care lavished upon the rest of the editing. "preformed" "impromtu" and the redundant use of "without" were a little clunky and could maybe use a second pass. Aside from that, a terrific document of the best day the Beatles had between the White Album and Abbey Road.
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