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Back in 1983, Prince emphatically described how he was going to bring in the new millennium. Still, who knew 1999 would be so prophetic? Who knew Prince would still be around to make good on his promise? It's doubtful you were sitting home, watching a pay-per-view special on the last night of 1999, but know this: The Artist, Prince--whatever he's calling himself on a daily basis--understands how to throw one amazing party. This DVD not only presents the entire 21-song pay-per-view in its entirety, but also includes behind-the-scenes interviews and adds additional jams featuring Jimmy Russell, bassist Larry Graham, and George Clinton. Clinton is the key figure here, because over the last decade, Prince has essentially followed in the funk master's footsteps. Rather than just fronting a band (as he did with the Revolution and New Power Generation), Prince is now more of a bandleader. Here, surrounded by legends like Maceo Parker and members of Sly and the Family Stone, Prince displays the graciousness of a sideman, showcasing the musicians on his crowded stage. He offers backup vocals on the Family Stone's Everyday People, and then plays cheerleader on I Want to Take You Higher. Prince even gives up his stage to Lenny Kravitz for American Woman, and to the Time for energetic, tongue-in-cheek versions of the hits Jungle Love and the Bird. When taking center stage, Prince shows he hasn't lost a step either. His guitar playing on Purple Rain, for example, is some of his strongest in years. All told, this is the best Prince concert film we've had since Sign O' the Times. --Dave McCoy

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Prince ... The Kid
Ingrid Chavez ... Aura
Morris Day ... Morris Day
Jerome Benton ... Jerome
Michael Bland ... Kid's Band
Phillip C ... Kid's band
Rosie Gaines ... Kid's Band
Levi Seacer Jr. ... Kid's Band
Damon Dickson ... Kid's Band
Kirk Johnson ... Kid's Band
Tony Mosley ... Kid's Band
Miko Weaver ... Kid's Band
Garry Johnson ... Himself
Jesse Johnson ... Himself
Jimmy Jam ... Himself
Terry Lewis ... Himself
Monte Moir ... Himself
Mavis Staples ... Melody Cool
George Clinton ... Himself
Tevin Campbell ... Tevin Campbell
T.C. Ellis ... T.C.
Robin Power ... Robin
Jill Jones ... Jill
Tracey Bass ... Glam Slam Dancer
Kimberly Dionne ... Glam Slam Dancer
Barbara Koval ... Glam Slam Dancer
Monique Mannen ... Glam Slam Dancer
David Robertson ... Glam Slam Dancer
Rocky Santo ... Glam Slam Dancer
Jonathan Webb ... Glam Slam Dancer
J.D. Williams ... Melody Cool Choir
Jearilyn ... Melody Cool Choir
Jevetta ... Melody Cool Choir
Fred ... Melody Cool Choir
Patrick Adams ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Stevo Armani ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Atlanta Bliss ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Mallia Franklin ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Morris Hayes ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Eric Leeds ... George Clinton's Funkestra
London ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Scott March ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Spark ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Steve Star ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Kenneth D. Towns ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Chris 'Doctor D.' Worthy ... George Clinton's Funkestra
Shari Bridell ... Female On-Looker
David E. Williams ... Male On-Looker
Scott Parham ... Clinton's House Bouncer
Todd Rask ... Limo Driver
George Clinton's Funkestra ... Themselves
Keith E. Lane ... Street vendor
Adam Ward ... Little Benny
Melody Cool Choir ... Themselves
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review:
Given the sheer volume and varying quality of his recorded output, not to mention his weird behavior, it's easy to overlook the fact that Prince is one of the great talents of the last quarter century--a fact underlined in earnest by this galvanizing performance. The guy has always had a preternatural ability to channel R&B and rock legends like Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and James Brown (cf. this performance's amazing Money Don't Matter 2 Night/The Work); now he's added more sophisticated flavors to the mix as well, ranging from George Benson to Steely Dan and Weather Report, and all without sacrificing his own voice. Add to that covers of the Ohio Players' Love Rollercoaster and Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love (really), all played by Prince and his smokin', skin tight band, and what you get is one of the best shows of 2002, or any other year. Extraordinary. --Sam Graham

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With a career spanning 20 years at the top, Prince has amassed a back catalogue of songs to rival some of rock music's true legends. This concert features Prince performing a selection of his hits in Las Vegas, joined by an amazing array of special guests. Sheila E, Maceo Parker, Nikka Costa, and Eric Leeds all feature, helping the diminutive pop star work his way through songs including Pop Life, Sometimes It Snows In April, Strange Relationship, and many more!

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quotes from purple rain:
Morris: Your lips would make a lollipop too happy.
The Kid: That's not Lake Minnetonka!
Apollonia: Will you help me?
The Kid: No.
Apollonia: No?
The Kid: Nope... Wanna know why?
Apollonia: Nope.
The Kid: Because you didn't pass the initiation.
Apollonia: What initiation?
The Kid: Well, for starters, you have to purify yourself in Lake Minnetonka.
Apollonia: What?!
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in Lake Minnetonka.

She strips down, and runs towards the lake
The Kid: Hey! Wait! That's not...
She jumps in. She gets out shivering
Apollonia: What?!
The Kid: That's not Lake Minnetonka.

Watching his girl group rehearse a dance routine pause
Jill: Why don't you let us come up with our own steps?
Jerome shakes his head violently
Claps
Girls start dancing again, more seductively
watching; sotto to Jerome

After jumping in cold water, Apollonia is getting dressed and The Kid rides up to her.
The Kid: Come on.
Apollonia: I'm not going anywhere, that was a rotten thing to do.
The Kid: I'm sorry. I tried to stop you.
She looks at him
Apollonia: I must have looked ridiculous.
The Kid: No! You looked great. That took some nerve, I wouldn't have got in that water. Come on.
She attempts to get on the motorcycle, he drives away.
Apollonia: Come on!
The Kid: OK.

She attempts to get on the motorcycle again, he drives away again.
Apolloina: COME ON!
The Kid: OK, ok.
She gets on
The Kid: Don't get my seat all wet.

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sypnosis:
A brilliant, talented young musician struggles for success even as a rival musician threatens to supplant him, both professionally and romantically. Purple Rain features Prince, in his own inimitable style, performing many of his latest hits, including Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, and Let's Go Crazy.

Academy Awards: Best Original Song Score

review:
When Prince's dazzling and dynamic Purple Rain (movie and soundtrack album) and the hypnotic hit single When Doves Cry exploded onto the pop-culture scene in 1984, it seemed there was nothing the purple one couldn't do. The film is basically a feature-length music video, but no musician has ever had a better big-screen showcase for his many talents. The plot is really just a theme (about the son of an abusive father struggling not to continue the pattern) upon which to hang some of Prince's most dazzling songs (including Let's Go Crazy and the title tune), and some sizzling live-concert numbers. Apollonia Kotero is ravishing as the romantic interest, and Morris Day and the Time provide some terrific musical competition. Purple Rain is an essential artifact of the mid-'80s pop Zeitgeist. Prince took home an Oscar for the song score.--Jim Emerson

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synopsis:
Featuring Prince and the tracklist: Power Of Love, In The Mood, Peach, House In Order and Call The Law to mention but a few. Nine tracks in total.

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Prince recorded during rehearsal at Paisley Park Studios. The tracklist includes: The Ride, Bambi, The Undertaker, Dolphin, Honky Tonk Woman and Poorgoo

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Prince And The New Power Generation agree to show four girls their future if they agree to a ride in their car. Includes the track: Sexy Mother Fucker.

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Prince ... Christopher Tracy
Jerome Benton ... Tricky
Kristin Scott Thomas ... Mary Sharon
Steven Berkoff ... Mr. Sharon
Emmanuelle Sallet ... Katy
Alexandra Stewart ... Mrs. Sharon
Francesca Annis ... Mrs. Wellington
Pamela Ludwig ... Girlfriend
Barbara Stall ... Girlfriend
Karen Geerlings ... Girlfriend
Victor Spinetti ... The Jaded Three #1
Myriam Tadesse ... The Jaded Three #2
Moune De Vivier ... The Jaded Three #3
Amoury Desjardins ... Young Boy at Party
Garance Tosello ... Young Girl at Party
Sylvain Lévignac ... Eddy
Guy Cuevas ... Lou
Patrice Melennec ... Larry
Azouz Saieb ... Mary's Minder
Jean Allaz ... Sharon Butler
Rosette Taubert ... Sharon Maid
John Rico ... Mary's Chauffeur
Veronique Denoyel ... Party People
Lydie Diakhate ... Party People
Patricia Poulain ... Party People
Catherine Allard ... Party People
Nicky South ... Party People
Christine Christen-Giguet ... Party People
Beatrice Berthet ... Party People
Maurice Lenorman ... Maitre d'
Sam Karmann ... Police Inspector
John Cooper ... Mrs. Wellington's Butler
Jobby Valente ... Champagne Lady
Alexa Fioroni ... The Dancer
Lionel Turchi ... Musician
Roger Capello ... Musician
Scott Allen ... Musician
Juan Villalobos ... Musician
Patrick Carocci ... Musician
Richard Gow ... Musician
Daniel Bensadoun ... Musician
Maurice Simon ... Pianist
Jean Marie Julien ... Violinist
Nicolas Monard ... Photographer
Michael Kotzritzki ... Doorman
Claude Coppola ... Uniform Policeman
Monica Quigley ... Bombshell Blonde
Giselle Finazzo ... Voluptuois Blonde
Sharmagne Leland-St. John ... Party People
Patricia Davidson ... Party Guest

review:
Kristin Scott Thomas ( English Patient) made her film debut swapping spit with Prince in this vanity piece directed by the rock legend himself. Prince plays a self-styled gigolo and musician in the south of France, and unlike his interesting grimness in Purple Rain, his character's affect is like one big, walking smirk here. Shot in black and white, the film is handsome enough to look upon for awhile. But even for people who admire Prince for his prodigious musical talents, the Song of Myself stuff in the movie is overwhelming. --Tom Keogh

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