AMERICAN HOT WAX 1978
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- Great Movie and Quality Review by Michael
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Music Attitude Fun
The picture quality was far better than I expected. Outstanding! This film is a quick snap shot of Alan Freed and the Rock and Roll Music business happening during the mid to late fifties (until payola hit). The film gives you a taste of everything in about an hour and half. Tim McIntire is great as Alan Freed. Even the real life Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Frankie Ford. A must have film. Thank you! (Posted on 4/2/18) - fantastic movie and excellent quality Review by Rockin' Ron
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Music Attitude Fun
The movie is definitely the best around on Rock & Roll and Doo Wop. It's almost a documentary. I saw the movie when it came out and always wanted to have it but no DVD was ever available. Congratulations on what you succeeded. A superb edition. Only one critic: the bonus material is not very good quality: it would have been better not to include them (Cadillacs) Now I'm afraid that the extras on other DVDs are as bad as these.
NOTE FROM THE VIDEO BEAT: I'm glad you enjoyed American Hot Wax -- it's one of my favorites. The bonus material is SUPER RARE footage shot on home movies in the 1950s of the Cadillacs performing at what looks like a high school gymnasium. You can hear the voices of the kids in the audience. It's actually a rare and wonderful piece of rock 'n' roll history. The quality is not representative of all other bonus selectons. (Posted on 5/30/14) - Very Good! Review by Janet
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Music Attitude Fun
I bought a copy of American Hot Wax on eBay for my husband. It was advertised as "factory sealed new" but it was just a copy made from TV. I tried the video beat and the quality was better and there were extras on the disc. Very satisfied. We're bought several others and they've all been great. Thanks VideoBeat! (Posted on 4/5/14) - One of the best movies depicting 50s rock and roll! Review by Julian
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Music Attitude Fun
If you haven't seen this film, you're missing out...it's REALLY good! There are many memorable scenes! Jerry Lee Lewis tops the bill! The beginner's joke! Don't ever touch me from hea to hea. Gimme five doms and a dombie doobie! Priceless stuff! (Posted on 10/5/12) - Fun film! Terrific music! Review by Michael
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Music Attitude Fun
I disagree with other reviewer who did not give this movie 5 Stars across the board. The music kicks @ss and the fun doesn't stop! I've already watched it three times and I just got it a couple of weeks ago. If you like 50s rock and roll, or simply fun movies, American Hot Wax fits the bill. (Posted on 10/28/11) - Hot Wax is Cool Review by Jay
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Music Attitude Fun
The delivery was quick and I was hoping for OK picture quality but this DVD is excellent! And as for the movie itself, well, I grew up listening to Alan Freed so Tim McIntire's sympathetic portrayal really resonates with me. His strong performance fuses together what would otherwise be a loose fragmented story and collection of characters into a stylish and poignant vision of an America on the brink of Rock & Roll. I've been waiting a long time for this movie to become available on DVD so thanks Video Beat, you didn't disappoint. (Posted on 6/22/11)
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