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Elephant Parts the Movie

Ackerman, Robert (Actor), Babich, Roy (Actor) Rated:

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IMDb7.7/10.0

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He will be forever remembered as a former Monkee (and son of the inventor of Liquid Paper), but Elephant Parts is a reminder that Michael Nesmith was also a pioneer in music and long-form videos. Produced in 1981, the same year MTV made its debut, the hourlong program consists of 41 comedy bits and videos for Nesmith tunes. Of the former, most star Nesmith himself and are short and silly in an inoffensive, slapstick kind of way, poking fun at TV commercials, rock stars, drug use, and more in a style reminiscent of Saturday Night Live or the now-defunct SCTV. The music videos, which include "Rio" (one of Nesmith's best songs) and four others, are clever and visually rich, making skillful use of the medium well before the advent of computers and other modern techniques. Monkee business? Sure, but darned amusing, and the first video Grammy winner to boot. --Sam Graham

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Michael Nesmith's full-length "commentary" (every bit as silly and nonsensical as the program itself) is Elephant Parts' principal bonus feature. Other additions include a discography (with brief audio samples from two songs on every Nesmith album--a shrewd promotional tool), a bio, some funny press clippings, and a gallery of still photos. --Sam Graham

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 Ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2000
Actors ‏ : ‎ Ackerman, Robert, Babich, Roy, Barkley, Chicago Steve, DeVore, Cindy, Dear, Oliver
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ DVD International
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000009OV2
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Kenneth E Crocker

Wonderful but really really dated.

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021

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I think this will be most enjoyable for people who can get a sense of nostalgia from watching it. It was indeed groundbreaking when first released but by today's standards would be considered very very dated.
I would definitely recommend for fans of Michael Nesmith and the Monkees. Just don't expect too much it is 40 years old after all.
Would probably benefit from a contemporary remastering as the poor video quality does not help with it looking as old as it does.

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Mysterious Microburst

Nothing else quite like this on Earth. FAR, FAR OUT!

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011

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"Elephant Parts" is timeless, hilarious.. it is truly brilliant, deliciously funny, irreverent and unique. Beautiful imagery and music mix with just a twist of wry humor thrown in, often. Then there are the segments that are almost unbearably funny. The imagery and writing stay with you. This is a film you'll watch more than once, guaranteed. It's one you'll want to pass along to your friends (as long as they pass it back in a timely manner).

If you love film and originality, this is definitely one you'll want to add to and keep in your library.

If you're unfamiliar with the music of Michael Nesmith post-Monkees, you're in for an amazing surprise. Nesmith's voice is a beautiful instrument and he wrote and recorded many gorgeous romantic ballads and playful rock tunes, as well. There is something superb about a very intelligent and gifted man who so easily and often laughs at himself. I've not yet seen "Television Parts", but will get around to buying and watching it.

The other film I'll recommend is "An Evening With Sir William Martin." That one is a rarity and well worth seeking out. It is different than Elephant Parts and yet insanely funny and features at least two of the same players, including Michael Nesmith. It, too, is a film that is Not Of This Earth. : )

Simply put, "Elephant Parts" is a classic. Only the most cynical and uptight humans will not thoroughly enjoy this film. Climb down from your ivory tower, kick back and prepare yourself for a trip you'll not soon forget.

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Sarah A. Windisch

a fun mix from the father of modern video

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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I received this item in fine condition, in the time advised. I have no issues with my order. Mike Nesmith came up with the idea of videos before MTV, and this is full of great shorts aka videos. A talented song writer and performer, Mike has a very interesting career that doesn't always acknowledge all of his accomplishments.

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Lawrence B. Ripp

Love The 80's? You'll love this.

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015

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You have to be into "80's" style humor, music and fun to get into this. It was produced in 1981 and it shows. That said I just love this stuff to death. It's really funny in places and sometimes even ahead of it's time. But it's because it's OF it's time that might make this interesting. It's like a time capsule of the era's zeitgeist. And Michael Never Looked Or Sounded Better! Some great songs are here that even hold up today.

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Christopher Budny

A classic!

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015

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Still funny all these years later. Of course it looks a bit dated by today's standards, but when it first arrived, wow -- we'd really never seen anything like it, pre-MTV, etc. A mix of pioneering, early-days music video and comedy sketches. Nesmith's songs from this collection still run through my head, decades later, and many of the comedy pieces still elicit a laugh-out-loud reaction today.

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William D. Shirley

Flying to Rio

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2008

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I have seen this movie so many times I think I can talk along with Michael. Maybe it's my sense of humor but this is timeless comedy. The mugging, the silly effects, and then the music. Michael Nesmith has a great voice and a genius for lyrics. Adding visuals makes the music really come to life. I watch the DVD for the songs, then the skits and then just to laugh my butt off. It's one of those things you dig out to show people who never saw it and then they want a copy. Maybe it's a movement, maybe innocent fun can come back! Where is Elephant Parts 2, "A New Hope" or Elephant Parts 3, "Return of the Jokers"?? Just kidding, they haven't been made yet.

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Seth in SF

Highly entertaining shorts, brilliant director's commentary

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2000

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For anyone who doesn't remember the TV show (it didn't last long), this DVD consists of short comedy bits, music videos from the ex-Monkee, and the occasional moment of deconstructionism that somehow work wonderfully together. Especially enjoyable is the over-the-top director's commentary which serves as a parody of director's tracks in general, taking everything too seriously and having an amazing descent into incomprehensability. Each short section is a chapter so you can skip to the ones you want to see now. It's great for a get together with friends. Wonderful to have in digital format. As Nesmith says, "things just keep getting more modern all the time"

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steve_manassas

Good in spots, but dated

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2012

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I saw Michael Nesmith's ELEPHANT PARTS many years ago on either cable TV or home video. I decided to purchase the DVD and give it a second look.

While the five music videos for Nesmith's songs "Rio," "Cruisin'," "Light," "Magic," and "Tonite" are well done, the comedy bits in between are a mixed bag: some are amusing, others are dated (as old SNL sketches are) and others just aren't funny at all. I don't think the sketch about homemade nuclear bombs would fly in today's post-9/11 world.

Overall, the video is well-done, considering it was made on a shoestring budget (Nesmith had just started his Pacific Arts record label/video company a few years earlier).

The DVD has an interesting commentary track by Nesmith, which was apparently made in the early-to-mid 1990s. There is also a gallery of photo stills, but caution: it does not play on all DVD units (it would not play on my DVD recorder, which kept defaulting to the film itself, but played fine on my portable DVD player).

Overall, 3 1/2 stars.

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