Editorial Review:

Item Description:
Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/20/2007

Amazon.com:
Though Beyonce Knowles has earned fame as an actress and a spokesmodel, she is first and foremost a singer, as she showcases in the entertaining concert film The Beyonce Experience Live. Polished, effortlessly glamorous, and a strong showman, Knowles is the Diana Ross of the 21st century. The singer-songwriter is equally comfortable belting out a rocking dancing number or crooning a heart-wrenching ballad. Though she shares the stage at times with her boyfriend Jay-Z and her bandmates in Destiny's Child, The Beyonce Experience Live makes it clear that she really is a one-woman act. The packaging on the DVD asks, 'Are you ready to be entertained?' The answer better be yes, because Knowles gives it her all. Singing, dancing, joking around, costume changes--it's all there. And Knowles is the type of likable performer who makes viewers feel that even though she may be more talented (and prettier) than the rest of us, she's really just one of the girls. Then, too, you've got to love a gal who celebrates a woman's right to gain a few pounds (aka 'jelly') in the infectiously catchy hit 'Bootylicious.' The film does a good job of including various phases of her musical career, from a defiant rendition (with Destiny's Child) of 'Survivor,' to a funky duet with Jay-Z on 'Upgrade U,' to a tongue-in-cheek rendition of 'Check on It' (from the soundtrack of Pink Panther). While Jennifer Hudson completely overpowered her in the film adaptation of Dreamgirls, Knowles has a pleasant voice well suited for R&B-tinged pop. She paces her set well and doesn't overextend herself to the point where she has to rely on audio tracks to supplement her vocals. Many tour films fail in capturing the excitement of a live concert experience. The Beyonce Experience Live is about as good as you can get to seeing Knowles live, but without having to buy a ticket. --Jae-Ha Kim









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Rating: - * WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?SHE'S A VIRGO...... ... ....A VIRGO GIVES YOU NOTHING BUT PERFECTION.I'M A VIRGO MYSELF....LOL.ANYWAY I LOVE BEYONCE,I JUST RECENTLY SAW THE EXPERIENCE ON DVD...AND I'LL SAY YOU WILL BE TRANSFORMED.BEYONCE PULLS YOU INTO THE SCREEN AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW A PERSON CAN CARRY THE WHOLE SHOW IN 6 INCH HEELS.HER DANCERS AND BAND MEMBERS ALL WORK IN HARMONY.I LIKE EVERY SONG...EVEN THE SONGS I WASN'T FOND OF ON HER ALBUM.I HAVE TRULLY EXPERIENCED...THE "EXPERIENCE" YOU WILL NOT BE BORED.I LIKED IT SO MUCH I WATCHED IT ALL OVER AFTER WATCHING IT FOR 2 HOURS LONG. I AM HOOKED. Rating: - * Not a Beyonce fan, but actually enjoyed this... ... I bought this DVD for a friend (don't really care for beyonces music). We watched it and she is VERY entertaining in this live performance and she maintains her energy throughout the whole performance, and it is not a short DVD. Rating: - * A Great Experience ... Since Beyonce went solo, I have been very disappointed in her. Not that I have a problem with her going solo. She just have not lived up to the hype surrounding her...until now! This DVD concert is the first project that lives up to her "legend-in-waiting" status. This concert was great. Beyonce sings and dance her heart out in every number. Don't expect too many surprises though, because this DVD is basically an upgrade from her "Beyonce - Live at Wembley". She took the concepts of her first solo DVD and Destiny's Child farewell Atlanta DVD and upgraded the performances a level or two. That's not a bad thing, but I expected to see a little more from her. I have only two real complaints: There is no bonus footage (behind the scenes footage, interview, or bonus track). In this day and time, you expect more from an artist and I think Beyonce short-changed us on the extra stuff. Its no wonder Christina Aguilera's DVD is doing better than Beyonce's (despite costing more). The other complaint I have is the video is stretched. Why? To make her appear thinner? It didn't work because even though Beyonce is beautiful, you can tell she was heavier than her last tour. I just find it tacky that they tried to cover that up by stretching the video. Either way, I enjoyed the concert and I think you will too. Rating: - * I was very entertained ... I went to the concert in Chicago and purchased the DVD I wasn't disappointed and the price was right. It was the first concert I ever been to and the first DVD concert ever purchased. GRRRRRReat Rating: - * It's a really good experience ... I always love Beyonce shows, but this is a really good one... I recommend to buy this product, the show has everything you can expect from Beyonce... dancers, lights, magnificent sound, etc.