Awesome
Bought this for my 7 year old daughter who loves Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus. Couldn't get tickets for the concert so we saw it at the movies and she told me when it comes to DVD she wants to buy it. So I purchased it and she listens to it and watches it quite often. I have to admit, I enjoyed it myself!Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie

The Just-As-Useful Review of a "Minority"
As a 16 year old male, I recieved far more than several strange looks upon entering the theatre to see this movie. There was one girl in particular who sat in front of me and managed to turn around and look at me with a rather pathetic lack of comprehension somewhere between 10 to 20 times before the movie started. I could just see in her eyes that she, like many of the other close-minded immature tweens whom surrounded me, was thoroughly considering either my sanity or my sexual orientation. It really is incredibly unsettling that our society is as bigoted and incapable as it is. Target demographic, shmarget demographic; Miley/Hannah's music is incredibly entertaining, well composed, and, at times, moving, regardless of age or gender.

BUT anyway, on with the review...

Miley's voice is amazing. It's even better live than on her CD's, and this film presents absolutely no exception. Her control and range are darn impressive, while at the same time her voice maintains an innocence and untapped potential that makes it satisfyingly difficult to stop listenting to her. I have to say that I love the unique controlled vocal crack that seems to be her signature during extended segments of vocal influctuation. She's also absolutely fearless; how many 15 year olds could keep their composure in front of 15,000+ people nearly every night with the comfort and facility that she does?
And on top off all her talent, she is, to put it incredibly frankly, pretty darn hott.

The instrumentation throughout the concert was superb. Her lead guitarist and drummer especially were outstanding in my opinion. One thing that I love about concert experiences is that the music itself is always far better than it is on the recording, since record companies and such can't put restrictions on spantaneous improvisations by the musicians. It was also a treat to listen to Miley play an acoustic guitar during "I Miss You."

Perhaps the best part of the film was the 3D effect. The glasses, thank God, weren't the blue and red sort that leave your color perception ruined and your head aching for hours, but were much better quality plastic ones.
I happen to be an aspiring filmmaker, so coming from a cinematographic point of view, this movie left nothing to be desired. Sweeping camera shots, pleasantly unexpected close ups, and creatively fun visual tricks in post production made the absolute best use of the 3D effect possible. At one point during viewing, I almost subconsciously convinced myself that I actually WAS right there, front row at her performance. You literally feel like you could reach out and touch her at any time.
The vibrant use/balance of color was in no way distorted by the glasses [if anything, the 3D effect enhanced them] and the very well designed stage setup and enormous venue could've made even the smallest theatre seem wonderfully spacious.

One of my personal favorite moments of the experience was the period of time in which the incomparable Jonas Brothers played a few songs while Miley changed. Their dramatic music, rich instrumentation, and dependably deep and passionate performances/vocals alone were worth the $15, and one can only hope that they will release a filmed concert as well... Haha, but I digress.

My only complaint would have to be that the entire concert is not included. There were numerous songs that I was looking forward to, but that didn't make it past the cutting room floor. I suppose they had to pick and choose between performances though since they had to fit behind-the-scenes action as well.

All in all, this movie is incontrovertably entertaining and simply bursting with refreshing talent. People can tell me I'm "not supposed" to enjoy what Miley has to offer all they want, but the fact of the matter is that she is a quality entertainer and to refuse fandom based merely on social expectation is ridiculous and pathetic. I cannot wait until this DVD comes out, and you can bet that it'll be in my DVD player before the day it becomes available is through.

More Magic !
I am really glad this movie is coming to DVD! I thought it was or is one of the best movies. It was brilliantly filmed with absolutely great sound mixing, film editing and super color. I thought it was cool that everything from the 3-D Cameras to the elevator operators got in on the act. The technical background shots were fascinating. The buildup footage to the actual concert of Miley, Hannah and her family were a definite plus and when Hannah came on, the whole thing took off like a rocket. She was mixed perfectly with her band and visually with her dancers and band as was Miley. The audience noise was mixed in perfectly also. If you were at the actual concert down front, you could not hear the music for the crowd noise. Hannah is definitely "America's Rock Star!" and Destiny Hope's dream. What a wonderful combination in one concert and movie.

Girl power! And the Jonas Brothers
Energetic Miley Cyrus is a dynamo in this bubbly concert film. The likable, ever-smiling 15-year-old positively shimmers with charm. Her sunny personality bubbles out both backstage and during performances.

The concert -- and the whole Hannah/Miley story -- is a celebration of girlhood, of sisterhood, of the power of positive thought. A girl can be whatever she wants to be. It's a powerful message.

This Blu-Ray version is widescreen, with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound.

As for the movie itself, it begins backstage before the concert, and then you see Hannah sing "Rock Star." What hits you right away is the joy from the girls in the audience. They are thrilled to be there, singing along, screaming and waving their arms. The electricity from the crowd is matched onstage. No one seems happier or more excited to be there than Hannah/Miley herself.

Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers come onstage to sing with the star, and by themselves. While they are performing, Hannah goes backstage and switches to Miley (i.e., she takes off the blonde wig). Miley's songs are a little edgier, slightly sexier, as she sings the sisterhood anthem "Girl's Night Out," and the flamenco-inspired "Let's Dance." She sits down to sing and play guitar to "I Miss You," a tribute to her late grandfather.

Interspersed are rehearsal segments, Miley and her dad traveling together to the studio and later singing a duet at home, Miley's mom describing how she helps her daughter change clothes backstage, and fans and their dads saying why they like Hannah/Miley -- often wearing long blonde wigs. A funny contest shows dedicated dads duct-taping high heels to their big feet to enter a race to win tickets to the concert for their daughters.

The 3D effects are mild, mostly serving to make you feel more immersed in the concert. There are a few obvious 3D moments -- a flicked guitar pick, a jabbed microphone stand, drum sticks flying through the air -- but mostly the depth comes from objects and people receding away from you, leaving Miley up close and personal.

As a parent watching this young open-faced girl, I remembered seeing Britney Spears perform at the peak of her stardom. Both had a crowd of screaming, adoring preteen girls. Both were pretty and stylish. Miley has the benefit of engaged parents, plus the protective power of Disney. Here's hoping she is spared Britney's sad and ugly road.

Girl power! And the Jonas Brothers
Energetic Miley Cyrus is a dynamo in this bubbly concert film. The likable, ever-smiling 15-year-old positively shimmers with charm. Her sunny personality bubbles out both backstage and during performances.

The concert -- and the whole Hannah/Miley story -- is a celebration of girlhood, of sisterhood, of the power of positive thought. A girl can be whatever she wants to be. It's a powerful message.

This two-disc set has both 2-D and 3-D viewing options, a Dolby 5.1 track and both fullscreen and anamorphic widescreen formats. Bonus features include extra behind-the-scenes footage and a sing-along mode.

As for the movie itself, it begins backstage before the concert, and then you see Hannah sing "Rock Star." What hits you right away is the joy from the girls in the audience. They are thrilled to be there, singing along, screaming and waving their arms. The electricity from the crowd is matched onstage. No one seems happier or more excited to be there than Hannah/Miley herself.

Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers come onstage to sing with the star, and by themselves. While they are performing, Hannah goes backstage and switches to Miley (i.e., she takes off the blonde wig). Miley's songs are a little edgier, slightly sexier, as she sings the sisterhood anthem "Girl's Night Out," and the flamenco-inspired "Let's Dance." She sits down to sing and play guitar to "I Miss You," a tribute to her late grandfather.

Interspersed are rehearsal segments, Miley and her dad traveling together to the studio and later singing a duet at home, Miley's mom describing how she helps her daughter change clothes backstage, and fans and their dads saying why they like Hannah/Miley -- often wearing long blonde wigs. A funny contest shows dedicated dads duct-taping high heels to their big feet to enter a race to win tickets to the concert for their daughters.

The 3D effects are mild, mostly serving to make you feel more immersed in the concert. There are a few obvious 3D moments -- a flicked guitar pick, a jabbed microphone stand, drum sticks flying through the air -- but mostly the depth comes from objects and people receding away from you, leaving Miley up close and personal.

As a parent watching this young open-faced girl, I remembered seeing Britney Spears perform at the peak of her stardom. Both had a crowd of screaming, adoring preteen girls. Both were pretty and stylish. Miley has the benefit of engaged parents, plus the protective power of Disney. Here's hoping she is spared Britney's sad and ugly road.