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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Terrific Weird Al Spoof, March 26, 2000
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This review is from: Compleat Al [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Even though this video is now 15 years old, the comedy and music are fresh. Our family really enjoyed it. We did not see a problem with the fact that Al recorded this before he had attained the fame and stature he has now. The video was simply meant to be a video parody of other dumb TV biographies. He did as well with this as he does with his musical parodies. It was interesting to watch him and his band play in 85 and compare the performances with current shows (such as the live concert video from San Rafael in 99). They are more mature, more polished, less adolescent now. One last comment: as a mom, I appreciated that we could watch this as a family: no foul language or objectionable scenes. Typical of Weird Al!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have for any "Weird Al" fan!, October 12, 1999
This review is from: Compleat Al [VHS] (VHS Tape)
"The Compleat Al" is a bit slow at times -- I would've liked to have seen more "Al TV" clips and maybe some "genuine" concert footage. But overall, this video is a must-see! Highlights: "State of Shock," "I Don't Wanna Do My Laundry," Al's Jimi Hendrix impersonation, and all the videos, namely "Dare to be Stupid." Don't miss it if you can!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lacking in some places, but a MUST for all Al fans!, November 4, 2000
This review is from: Compleat Al [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This rockumentary spoof also contains eight of Al's music videos (Which, at the time this movie was made, were the only music videos he had done). This was also made while Al was at one of his many career peaks. Originally a Showtime special, this movie is an almost-true account of Al's life. Even the FBI warning at the beginning is a spoof! There are spots where this one tends to drag...at the time, Al didn't direct himself yet. However, there are some very memorable parts to this video, especially the AlTV section, which shows several of his skits from the MTV specials that had been made at the time. The music videos are also quite good. This is still a must for any Al fan, but not up to par with Weird Al's more recent efforts.
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