Film: This is a four-disc box-set which showcases the explosion of music that happened across the globe on July 2 last year as a result of musician-activist Sir Bob Geldof's plan to raise aid money through music.
There were two million spectators that day, and another three billion watching on television sets across the world. The box-set cuts from one concert venue to another, juxtaposing every musician and musical genre that was played on that day.
Disc one, shows performances by R.E.M, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Sir Elton John, Annie Lennox and others. Disc two has, also among others, Destiny's Child, Will Smith, Sting, Joss Stone, The Dave Matthews Band, and Def Leppard.Disc three has our very own Vusi Mahlasela, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Placebo and others, while the final disc - the weakest of the four - showcases Wet Wet Wet, Texas, James Brown and others, too.
With 10 hours of footage, it's inevitable that some parts are better than others. It all depends on the viewers' favourite musicians. The cinematography, however, is quite competent in capturing both the musicians and the crowds. Another attraction of the box set is the packaging, which sets it up as a type of collector's item.
Features: There are no special features on these discs, but there are some extra musicians and songs, including Bjork, Shakira and Faith Hill.
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