Brian Wilson presents SMiLE | 
| Directors: David Leaf, John Anderson
Actors: Natalie Imbruglia, Elvis Costello, Michael Vosse, Paul McCartney, Van Dyke Parks
Studio: Rhino Video
Category: DVD
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Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 240 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: D970415D
UPC: 603497041527
EAN: 0603497041527
ASIN: B0007YKL2G
Theatrical Release Date: October 5, 2004
Release Date: May 24, 2005
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Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 05/24/2005
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"My face isn't able to smile," Brian Wilson confides to collaborator Van Dyke Parks in one of this comprehensive double-DVD set's poignant bonus interviews, "but my heart does." 
Listen to our interview
with Brian Wilson | Using vintage clips and the frank insights of Brian's friends and colleagues, writer/producer/director David Leaf (a longtime Wilson confidant and author of the pioneering history The Beach Boys and the California Myth) charts the music legend's spectacular rise to stardom and the troubling gestation and subsequent abandonment of the 1967 album widely anticipated as Wilson's artistic coup de grace. But it's a tale with a triumphant, if 37-year-delayed third act: Smile's unlikely '04 album resurrection and subsequent London concert premiere. The second disc chronicles yet another victorious moment, the tour's glorious homecoming show at L.A.'s Disney Hall, captured with graceful camera work, crisp editing and a 5.1 sound mix that imparts every playful musical nuance. The bonus materials (which include interviews, London clips, a rewarding sessions featurette and a trove of Wilson piano performances, some featuring musicians Carol Kaye and Darian Sahanaja) help make the set a nearly four-hour Smile-lover's dream-come-true. But it's the documentary's candor, a willingness to address Wilson's troubled psyche head-on, that imparts its unusual dramatic gravitas, making its ultimate triumphs all the richer. Wilson aficionados will find few greater joys than seeing their hero back firmly in command behind a recording console--or leading an ecstatic live ensemble through a pop masterpiece long thought lost to the ages. --Jerry McCulley Smile with the music of Brian Wilson 
Smile | 
Gettin' in over My Head | 
Orange Crate Art | 
Pet Sounds Live | 
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times | 
Imagination |
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Beautiful SMiLE... January 24, 2010
Alexander (Va, USA)
'Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE' is a wonderful companion to have along with the 'SMiLE' album itself. The DVD package contains two discs. Disc one contains the feature length documentary 'Beautiful Dreamer' and disc two contains the live concert of SMiLE.
'Beautiful Dreamer' is an amazing documentary. The movie does a great job of detailing Brian's life during the SMiLE era. It gives great insight into all the work that went into the project (both in the 60s and in 2004). It features interviews with Brian's friends/family, fellow musicians, fellow lyricists. The movie is full of footage and pictures from the early Beach Boy days. The documentary does not go into great detail about certain issues (it doesn't even mention Brian's relations with Gene Landy)...However, I can understand this because the movie is basically about the 'SMiLE' album (it is not a documentary on Brian's entire life).
The live concert of 'SMiLE' is wonderful. The audio quality is excellent and the video quality is top notch. ...between the lights/projections, on-stage theatrics, and the camera work, the concert was very fun to watch.
The DVD package is quite pricey, but definitely worth it.
5/5
Finally and wonderful!! January 18, 2010
A. E. Wentworth
True Beach Boys fans the world over waited more than 3 decades for this, Brian Wilson's finest work to be completed. Thanks to a loving wife, supportive friends and colleagues, Brian finally brought into being a truly insightful look into his real genius.
I was fortunate to see this via video as Brian performed Smile live in London. I felt real emotion for Brian and was in tears at the end of the performance. As a fan of his work, I can't say enough good about the result of his labor. With all the demons that have plagued his life, completing this work has led to more creations from his fertile mind.
God bless you, Brian. We hope for many more works from you as the years go by.
SMILE April 13, 2008
Mark Gladstone (Bernardston MA)
This is one of the most moving experiences you will ever see recorded . If you have ever followed the Beach Boys, or you are into the creative proses, or if you just enjoy seeing someone conker their demons and achieve some greatness, and produce a completely moving work of art this is a DVD that you can not miss.
In disc one, After over 30 years of waiting, Brian Wilson was able to receive the help of friends and family and create this beautiful piece of music. It fully documents the making of this artistic masterpiece. You see Brian Wilson go through the emotional changes as the piece comes together and watch him change from pain to joy as the music gradually comes together.
In disc two you see a full live concert of the entire piece. The title SMILE is what you do during the playing of the entire disc two..
Do not miss this moving experience
Smile On! April 8, 2008
Steven J. Besser
An excellent program with "Beautiful Dreamer" Documentary DVD as a plus for all the music historians. Great added features with the best feature seeing Brian Wilson's Smile on his face! :)
A moving story , a true story with thank God ; a happy ending.. March 1, 2008
Mr. RA Persey (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have written elsewhere that Pet Sounds is a great album but Smile is truly symphonic rather than a collection of songs.It is totally unprecedented in the history of popular music and belongs in another category of greateness. Because of this fact it does not surprise me that its conception was a concoction of remarkable positive energy and optimism stalled by the fears of others. The toll this took on Brian Wilson is entirely believable. I do not agree with those who point to drug use and undiagnosed mental illness (which admittedly is glossed over in this documentary) as reasons for the failure to produce Smile in 1967. Brian Wilson immersed himself totally in this project at the time, he lived and breathed it and it is difficult for many to appreciate what this means to an artist. To be thwarted in such a way is devastating.
This is also a story of courage and eventual success. It would have been a great tradegy if Smile had never seen the light of day. So thank you Brian Wilson and all those who supported you. The story is well told and very moving.
The second disc is complimentary to the first and to the audio CD of Smile which you should also buy in addition to these DVD's. It is fascinating to see the effort that was required to play this music live on stage and in the recording studio.
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