Hans Zimmer & friends: Le diamant du désert

Hans Zimmer, one of the greatest movie score composers ever, takes his fantastic music on the road and performs some of his most extraordinary pieces on stage. Touring worldwide, he created this documentary to share the concert and give the audience insight into who he is and how he operates.

This is a fantastic concert documentary. The scores Hans Zimmer performed on his tour are the ones many movie fans will easily recognize. This movie splices his live performance with some parts filmed separately, impressive shots of the musicians overlaid with striking visuals, and interviews with people he has worked with. This two-hour and thirty-eight-minute documentary is a must-watch for fans of Han Zimmer or any of the scores he created.

I haven't written a review in years.

Just watched here in Canberra, Australia.

Sorry, but I started typing to Hans immediately during opening saying the sound was terrible.

I ran out and told attendant.

Who surprisingly jacked it up slightly.

I almost walked out to go home.

But stayed thinking it may not come to video.

But it's obvious there were overdubs.

No bass whatsoever.

Like 3.0 and then 4.0 and then at best 5.0.

The pre-recorded Lisa section was the ONLY redeeming sound mix.

Tear inducing.

I could hear the aircon above the dialogue early on.

The lighting earlier was a bit subpar.

The best live mix was The Lion King.

One could hear every channel track.

Yes, it's worth a watch, but ironic when it's supposed to be about the sound.

Guess one hopes F1 will make up for it, and it better be as good as Days of Thunder.

Jerry Bruckheimer was the most interesting, and Zendeya explained why I keep hearing my wife scrolling through Cornfield Chase clips.

Looking at the credits...I shake my head.

Or is that my ears?

Love the updated arrangements, and newer musicians.

Nile was styling.

Lebo was consummate.

Still prefer Power of One anyday.

There were 4 of us in the cinema.

Yumbo.

I saw the rating and thought, 'FInally...an accurate imdb rating'. And then i saw some of the few reviews...so that's why i'm laughing...the low ratings are more about the reviewers, of course, than the movie...it was way beyond a movie...or a performance movie...or a movie about a composer...i think it did a VERY good job of exploring the creative process...and there were great guests discussing it along with Hans...in the past i wondered whether Hans was, as one reviewer stated, 'pretentious'...but after seeing him in a number of situations(including live) i think what we see in the movie is really him... because he hasn't deviated from what we see here, in my experiences...and, of course, even though one of the directors titles Hans 'the greatest living composer', John Williams IS still alive...and i think they're on equal footing, in terms of composing abilities AND output...Hans is definitely, imo, top notch...and for what it's worth, even though it doesn't make me 'right', i've been listening to music for... almost 70 years...and playing(a number of instruments, sometimes professionally) for...almost 60. I understand composition...and i'm not just talking about pop...classical...jazz and other genres...including non western formats... in any case, it was quite the experience, this movie...be forewarned, though...it's almost 3 hours long...but well paced, in terms of interspersing performance and conversations...

We were lucky to have been able to watch this from the comfort of the Everyman Theatre in Wokingham. The music and photography simply mind blowing. The interviews (in black and white) are, in part, interesting. The musicians are incredibly talented. The "choreography" totally fitted the music. The sets outside of the concert hall (including the goat) worked well enhancing the musical experience. The concert hall footage shows the togetherness of the band. Humour with and appreciation of each other's talents throughout. Getting technical, the editing was superb, the sound quality absolutely excellent.

This "movie" is perfect for any Hans Zimmer fan! I love a lot of his work and this did not leave me disappointed. The entire concert was fantastic! It truly was a breathtaking experience. The music was, as always, beautiful and exquisite. The interviews were great and very interesting. To listen to such masterpieces in a theatre was such a unique experience. If you are unsure about if you want to go... just do it. Go! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I can bet that you will enjoy it. Some of my favorite pieces didn't make the cut, but that didn't take away from how incredible the film was. Every moment is thoughtfully presented, and each performance is delivered at the highest level. If you are a fan of Hans Zimmer's work, do not miss this chance to experience greatness. Go see this film now-your future self will thank you.