Janet: The Velvet Rope [Region 2] |  | Director: David Mallet
Actors: Michael Andrews, Tyce Diorio, Gil Duldulao, Teresa Espinosa, Shawnette Heard
Category: DVD
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Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 303572
Format: PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5024165794463
ASIN: B00004RJC7
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 1998
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This lavish two-hour concert special, originally produced for HBO, offers ample proof of Janet Jackson's fierce ambitions. Whitney, Celine, and Mariah can run circles around her small, sweet voice, but Janet brings a tough, muscular power to her live performances that none of those peers can approach, storming through myriad set and costume changes, and sustaining an aerobic pace through elaborate dance routines. As captured during this Madison Square Garden presentation of her Velvet Rope tour, Janet Jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her well-toned physical health, but in her vocal attack. The Velvet Rope tosses up rappers, hard-rock heroism, melting romantic pop, and Jackson's own flavor of soft-core erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. The star fronts a formidable battalion of dancers, singers, and musicians to make her points, and while it's obvious that the musical performances have been nipped, tucked, and polished to an acceptable sheen, Janet earns her props through sheer willpower. Ranging across Jackson's best-known songs from the last decade, the production is noteworthy for its intricate choreography and massive settings, in which the star seeks to match the big-budget sweep of her music videos. The live troupe is formidable, composed of a crack band and a large cast of nimble dancers, and Janet keeps pace with her aerobic presence. We'll leave it to social scientists to ponder the significance of the "Rope Burn" sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets to watch his favorite sex object pole-dance. If this stalwart is any indication, Janet has already won the hearts (and more) of her faithful. --Sam Sutherland
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 One big musical therapy session February 8, 2010
rmcrae (Houston, Texas)
I remember being 11 years old and seeing this concert when it first aired on HBO. I wasn't exactly a huge Janet fan at the time since I was too young to really get into her, but I was immediately captivated by the colorful sets, Janet and her dancers' tight moves, and the smooth flow of the show. Janet starts from the beginning by inviting us inside her velvet rope (great concept) and revealing her sensual side with classics like If and That's the Way Love Goes, her vulnerable side with Again, Every Time, and Special, her playfulness on Go Deep and Escapade, and shares her views on societal issues on Rhythm Nation and the aggressive anti-domestic violence of What About. The I Get Lonely performance as well as Rope Burn's striptease are highlights. You go through so many emotions by the end, but feel happy and carefree by the time Together Again closes the show. All the classics are performed as well as some of the best songs on The Velvet Rope. It's a theraputic rollercoaster that's entertaining from start to finish.
Discovery February 3, 2010
Ladyhoop (Durham, NC)
This concert makes me feel like even now artists have got to step their game up.If were gonna pay our money for your concert you've got to give us your best. Janet does just that with the Velvet Rope. The album sings like a discovery of one's self and examination of who and where you are in life (something we all must do at some point in life). The video visually gives you a very very nice retrospect and walk down the musical memory lane of Janet's top hits. Its nice that she always pleases the fans. I'm impressed with this video. After recently listening to this album I had to have the video and I was not disappointed. I felt like rediscovered an artist whom I had not really appreciated before and I'm quite impressed and happy with my discovery of how she has influenced music and the music industry .....
Velvet Rope September 11, 2009
Audrey Brown (New York, USA)
The Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope (Live in Concert)was excellent. There was something for everyone to appreciate; superb singing, dancing, various depiction of life demonstrated (i.e.playful circus, gambling, strip-club, violence in homes, military ensemble etc.)
I must say the choreograph was exceptional.
Can't Stop Watching!!! September 7, 2009
Markus Lewis
I absolutely LOVE the concert.....the choreography, the set, the vocals, the costumes. I actually felt like I was watching a Broadway play. It was so well put together and included ALL of her best hits....A must have!!!
Janet at her best ! February 6, 2008
Larry Henry (Philadelphia pa. USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I consider this one of the greatest concerts, beautifully done by the one and only Janet Jackson. My wife and I have been looking for this dvd ever since my original recording of this was taken (borrorwed)by our nephew. Now we finally got it back. Without Janet Jackson there would be no Beyonce Knowles! Janet Jackson still rules !!!!!
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