Classic Albums Phil Collins: Face Value

1999

Action / Documentary / Music

7
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 218 218

Plot summary

A rare and welcome insight into Phil Collins' prodigious musical talent and the fascinating story of his first solo record. Collins first enjoyed international success as the drummer of Genesis and then as lead singer after Peter Gabriel left the band. In 1981, however, Face Value launched him as a solo artist and remains, in many ways, his most exciting and unusual music offering. Face Value was immediately a worldwide hit, entering the British charts at Number 1, spending almost six years in the Top 75, and selling in excess of 12 million copies. The album went on to make the U.S. Top 10, earning a gold record. This documentary includes several previously unseen performances, as well as rare home movies, unique photographs and documents from Phil's own private archives, and insights into the music from an eclectic range of musicians who worked on the album.

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Phil Collins as Self
Tony Smith as Self
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465.56 MB
956*720
English 2.0
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30 fps
12 hr 50 min
Seeds 1
863.75 MB
1424*1072
English 2.0
NR
us  
30 fps
12 hr 50 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Phil_Chester

Making a masterpiece

OMG, this album is 40 years old, and yet it still stands proud as a total masterpiece. And this film is a really thorough and absorbing walk-through of the making of this classic music. Fascinating viewing for any Phil Collins fan and a definite must-see.
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Reviewed by kosmasp 8 / 10

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I didn't know this is a thing, until I discovered it on Prime. An interesting look behind the production of Phil Collins first album ... and then some. Because this is not just about him - it is also about his relationship with Genesis. So many rumors - not that they are all subject in this here. And this is I reckon something that you can blame the movie (show) for, that it could be more thorough ... but remember, this was supposed to be just about one album.

Ok not just any album ... I mean In the air tonight alone is ... If you don't know that song, stop everything! I mean it! Stop everything and go listen to it! If you do know it ... do the same! Now come back and read the rest of my review ... actually just watch the very short episode! It could have had more, but as it is, it is packed with so many nuggets of information for some it may be too much already. It even touches the subject of racism ... and everyone gets to share their opinion. Well I guess almost everybody, again time constraints.

If you like Phil Collins, there is no excuse for you not to watch this - actually why would you not like Phil Collins? What is wrong with you? Ok kidding aside, highly recommandable to say the least

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