Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie: Extended Edition

I bought this item for my grand daughter for her birthday.She said it was a good movie but it jumped back and forth between 3-D and regular movie.Those of us who have seen 3-D movies know this is the norm.She overall gave it a thumbs up.

Miley Cyrus, Billy ray, Camp Rock, High school musical, Pink, Britney, Christina, Duff, Lohan, jessica, ashlee, johnas brothers, blink 182,good charlotte and every manufactured, fake, poser, lipsyncing "band" or "artist" of this type needs to be loaded on a rocket and shot toward the sun.

Where do we start? Hannah/Miley is just another teen pop sensation like Hillary Duff or Brittney Spears. There are many teenagers out there with far more talent than Miley Cyrus, and it is ludicrous that this teenybopper is making more money in one month than many hardworking families make in their lifetime. If you want to raise your daughter right and keep her under positive influences, do NOT buy this.

Believe it or not, I actually watched this, 3-D glasses on, together with my 5 yr. old little girl on a lazy summer afternoon. There's, of course, a lot of music and, every now and then, we get to see what's going on backstage. We meet Miley's dad - a nice guy, her trainers, watch a bit of the rehearsal. Miley's even telling us the meaning of one of her songs, dedicated to her late grandfather.

The overall impression is of a well-balanced, loved by her daddy good girl who is not likely to turn bad or weird, the way some other teen idols did as they aged.

As for the 3-D experience, it's the old red-blue technology. You don't need any special hardware other than the cardboard 3-D glasses but you lose a most of the colors, sacrificing colors for depth. On a hi-res TV it's a pretty good experience.

I see no reason to take out any stars so... here they come: my 5-stars.

Believe me, I'm no tween! ...an older family man, former entertainer. I know music and talent. Miley Cyrus is pure talent...her voice, personality, stage presence. She has it all. The creators of this DVD have given this young performer a perfect production on DVD. Camera cuts timed just right to keep the excitement going; yet each shot held long enough so you're not cheated. Miley has earned her STAR title, and this DVD has a mix of quality entertainment and even behind-the-scenes action that makes it a favorite of mine. Totally unexpected to be this good, but, hey, I'll take it, and highly recommend you consider the same.

Miley Cyrus is as over-rated as Camp Rock.

The girl has no talent and can't sing [let alone live] give me Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato or the Jonas Brothers anyday.
The Jonas Brothers are the only reason this DVD wasn't binned. Instead I gave it away. Yes, gave. Not sold. Gave.

I can't understand what all the hype about Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus is about.

I guess if you're eight it's understandable. But paying $1000 for a ticket to something that came out in cinemas, on DVD and on Disney Channel really is crazy.

$1000 for something good maybe, but for this?
It's a crime.

I really didn't care for her voice, she has a very harsh, deep sounding voice. I liked the part with the jonas Brothers though, they sounded really good! I should clarify I am not an 8 yr old I am 41 yrs old so that may be the reason I didn't go crazy over her concert movie...lol

I love this DVD and will be watching it loads of times. Miley sounds great on this DVD and I really enjoy the behind the scenes footage. My only thing is I would have loved the full version of Ready,set,dont go on the DVD as Miley and her Dad sing great together in Country

I am very happy with this purchase. All my kids really enjoy this movie.

The 3d mostly a gimmick. Other than making Miley pop out a bit more it doesn't do a lot... but that's ok because what it's really about is seeing Miley Cyrus in concert. Miley brings her a-game and sings her songs extremely well. She is a better performer at a young age than... probably almost everyone. If you love her and her music you will LOVE this.

Great DVD. I bought it for my daughters birtday she was thrilled when it arrived and hasn't stopped watching it. Thanks
Lynn
Australia

My 8, 10 and 12 yr old kids love this DVD. It had both 3D and non-3D versions. I personally don't think the 3D technology has improved the TV appearance from 20 yrs ago. My kids get headaches watching the 3D version on TV, but are just as excited watching it with it off. If your kids have any affection for Hannah Montana they will love this. As much as I hate to promote the commercialism of Hannah Montana, the reality is there are many negative influences out there in the entertainment world and Hannah is good, clean entertainment. The dance beat behind the songs really generate excitement with the kids.

Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie: Extended Edition The songs, sound and picture quality is great but why must there be commentary here and there when it should be on the special feature. We bought the dvd to hear and see over and over again but this spoilt the viewing pleasure. This is the same story as the Elvis 25th anniversary live in Memphis dvd. Everytime when there's commentary I will have to fast forward the disc.

Never watched this movie at the theater so I don't know what the differences are, but I loved the DVD version from start to finish.

Imagine pre-teen Beatles' fans shrieking at a concert making a sound that one parent concert goer described as "Getting behind a jet."

And is all the fuss worth it?

I'd like to say a hearty, 'Yes'. Hannah Montana has such natural exuberance and charm to go with her positive power pop voice, she's an all-around entertainer. Sporting the moves of a cheerleader, her happy-go-lucky spirit is energetic, but never seems forced.

Backed up by synchronized dancers, kaleidoscopic colors and costumes, and a spunky back up band, and you have a venue that draws on Broadway, but touches the ground again when it needs to be a rock concert.

Surely she's inherited talent from dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, who offers, "She writes what she lives...It's real." Miley's own explanation of songwriting taps into what all geniuses draw from, lyrics that mean one story to the writer, but is laid down with a broad enough brush to touch millions of lives in each of their stories.

'Hannah Montana: Best of Both Worlds' is an infectious G-rated venue. It's simple in many ways and not all flashy, yet the camera goes exactly where it should. Director Bruce Hendrick and editor Michael Tronick are steady enough to take us in all the right directions. We see choreographed rehearsals, one on-stage flub gets corrected, and a perfect series of preconcert fan outtakes of kiddie enthusiasm and even a hilarious (if not dangerous) race for fathers to win tickets for their families.

With music that is propulsive like the Go-Gos and an entertainer with such a good disposition, how can anyone resist? (If you doubt Hannah Montana's (Miley Cyrus's) draw, then you've missed out on the biggest merchandise extravaganza for pre-teen kids in memory.)

A J.P.'s Pick 5*'s = Excellent

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Subtitles: English / English SDH / French / Portuguese / Spanish
Number of chapters: 17

Those of us who grew up with phenomenon of The Monkees can smile with recognition at the Tiger Beat-fueled frenzy surrounding today tween sensations. Not long ago it was Lizzie McGuire. Now a young girl barely knows who that is. Most recently it's been the powerhouse that is Hannah Montana, a franchise very much like The Monkees in that the records and the TV series nurture each other.

Miley Cyrus is remarkably talented and self-assured in her performances. Despite some bumps in the road in the last year, we can only hope she can weather the challenges ahead. She's maturing as a "product" and is approaching a crossroads. According to my daughter and her tween crowd, she's being eclipsed by the Jonas Brothers (or just "Jonas Brothers" as they are insistently called in official and scripted material).

These two DVD packages capture both entities at two very different career points. Miley "Hannah" period seems to have reached its fever pitch with the theatrical 3-D Best of Both Worlds Concert. Tickets sold out and histrionics ensued, both around her live concert tour and the movie. The whole thing was brilliantly orchestrated from a marketing point of view.



The second DVD disc in the "2-Disc Extended Edition" package contains the 3-D version of the movie. Four sets of 3-D glasses are included along with a way to order more if necessary (I usually keep all my various 3-D glasses for handy re-use). The effect on TV is not nearly as impressive as in the film because the polarization technique cannot be done on TV, as far as I know, so this uses the old red-and-blue lens trick. It's still fun.

The first disc has the concert film in 2-D and some extra features like a sing-along, extra Jonas songs and a nice little "Ultimate Personal Tour" similar to the backstage footage in the film, and perhaps culled from the same footage. It's interesting to see Miley talk about shoes and shopping like a typical teen rather than a corporate entity.

The Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds concert usually sold out in minutes that it was announced. Disney is use to capitalize on a trend (like High School Musical, The Concert - Extreme Access Pass). They recorded the concert and did it in Disney 3-d DVD format, so making it an extra special event for even those who saw this concert in tour or in the movie theater

This version has the concert in 2-d (normal viewing) and 3-d. It has four pair of 3-d glasses, so the family can watch the concert together. I wish Disney did that for Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (Two-Disc Collector's Series)

Like most concert tours, it shows the behind the scenes look at the concert. Some very cute for the Disney Tweens who love the Montana show. Some of the behind the scenes look like childish pranks, but then I remember Miley is only fifteen herself.

The concert is entertaining and lively. The Jonas Brothers on the bill, this concert film cant miss

However, the intercutting between the concert and the rehearsal/behind the scenes gets on my nerves. I would rather the full concert, without the behind the scenes footage.

I can not wait until November when Disney releases The whole first season of Hannah Montana. I know my niece Julia will love it for Christmas (like she loves this DVD) and I will again her a GREAT uncle in her eyes for a few more minutes

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD

In answer to those who are questioning why they didn't use the same technology they used in the theaters for the 3D effect... you can't reproduce it on TV.

The latest 3D effects requires two separate lights (wavelengths) to be emitted toward you. The black 3D glasses used in theaters are actually polarizing filters that allow only one of the images(wavelenths) to enter each individual eye.

Televisions only emit one wavelenth light, and thus, cannot be separated with the use of polarizing filters (black 3D glasses). Currently, the only way to achieve any kind of 3D effect on TV is using the old-school red-blue (anaglyph) glasses to filter out the respective red-blue images of Miley.

Im a big fan of Hannah and Miley and the Jonas Brothers are awesome too i got 3 d glasses with my dvd .

I bought this dvd thinking it would be great to watch because Miley Cyrus is a great singer and performer, but when I opened it to watch the 3D version there was nothing 3D about it. It came with four red and blue 3D glasses . It made me feel nauseated (well, not really) but I could not watch anymore of the 3D version. You can even watch it without the glasses because it looks like the 2D version except with a little blur. It is horrible like watching VHS version. It was a disappointment. I might return it if i can. I wonder if other 3D glasses will work. For me, I don't like concert versions of songs.

I saw this in theaters and it was quite entertaining. I have a few complaints though...My first one is that it was much too short, there was no need to edit out any songs, although it seems like they added them back as bonus features on this DVD.

My second, and biggest complaint is the Jonas brothers....they are awful, totally talentless hacks that have no place in the music industry, needless to say at these concerts and this DVD. They're segment of the concert is brief, but still entirely too long. A collaboration with Miley was all that would be needed, since they wrote one of her songs. There are hundreds of better ways to buy time for Miley than to have the Jonas brothers perform. But once you get past the nasal section (Jonas brothers) of the show, it goes smoothly.

My third complaint, about the DVD version specifically, is the 3-D effect seems to have been downgraded. I believe they have gone from the outstanding new technology implemented in theaters to the very old and crappy red and blue glasses. This negates all of the awesome visuals in the concert, and makes the entire experience far less enjoyable. I was fully expecting to buy this DVD, but I am not so sure I want to spend $25 for a crappy 3-D version. Why can't they just use the same 3-D technology they used in theaters? There MUST be better ways to have the same effects in your house without resorting to the old red and blue. I still don't quite understand what they need 2 discs for. The concert is just over an hour long, and the features are probably about 30 minutes. Unless they are also including a non 3-D version of the concert on the second disc, which would make it more desirable.

This movie was really my first viewing of Miley Cyrus performing, and I was quite amazed at how fantastic she is. I'm no 'tween, but I knew that her Hannah Montana brand was enormous. I saw the movie by chance on Disney Channel. I expected a pop show or something, but wow, this girl is what rock is all about. She's got a great voice and great moves, and the band wails. The songs are high energy and infectious. She is a goddess out there on stage at only 15. I've never really seen anything quite like it. She also gives little insights about herself in this movie and you can't help but to like her and see that she's unique, stable, and talented beyond her years.

this was cool in the theater, becuase it was realistic and looked nice, in this version the only 2 colors you can see are shades of blue and red and it makes it like a whole different video, it was a movie I remembered as the best 3D movie I had ever seen, and on this version, it is just like anything else, its not worth the money to get this DVD, just wait til someone uploads it on thepiratebay or demonoid and get it free.

I Pre-ordered this today off amazon, for my 8 year old niece, because she was helping me with my two little ones, while I was getting some work done around the house. I heard the concert was this big movie with 3-D effects. She loves Hannah montana, and the Jonas brothers so I have a gut feeling she will love it. I also heard its going to be on Disney channel tonight so I will watch it with my daughter to see if I think my niece will like it. It looks reall cool and very HQ. I hope this is a great purchase.
update (aug 10 ) I did watch it with my daughter on 7/26/08 and she enjoyed it. we got the glasses previously at walmart well we accually bought 3 pairs just in case but we only needed 2. She loved it alot and is a huge Hannah Montana fan, but it wasnt at all what i expected. Its not 3-D like I was hoping for. it was 3-D but not very well. I'm mad at myself that i didnt buy it after i saw it, so once it comes to our home, I might return it, or see if my niece likes it for sure. and if she saw it and liked it ill give it to her. but im pretty sure it will be returned.

Bought this for my 7 year old daughter who loves Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus. Couldn't get tickets for the concert so we saw it at the movies and she told me when it comes to DVD she wants to buy it. So I purchased it and she listens to it and watches it quite often. I have to admit, I enjoyed it myself!Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie

As a 16 year old male, I recieved far more than several strange looks upon entering the theatre to see this movie. There was one girl in particular who sat in front of me and managed to turn around and look at me with a rather pathetic lack of comprehension somewhere between 10 to 20 times before the movie started. I could just see in her eyes that she, like many of the other close-minded immature tweens whom surrounded me, was thoroughly considering either my sanity or my sexual orientation. It really is incredibly unsettling that our society is as bigoted and incapable as it is. Target demographic, shmarget demographic; Miley/Hannah's music is incredibly entertaining, well composed, and, at times, moving, regardless of age or gender.

BUT anyway, on with the review...

Miley's voice is amazing. It's even better live than on her CD's, and this film presents absolutely no exception. Her control and range are darn impressive, while at the same time her voice maintains an innocence and untapped potential that makes it satisfyingly difficult to stop listenting to her. I have to say that I love the unique controlled vocal crack that seems to be her signature during extended segments of vocal influctuation. She's also absolutely fearless; how many 15 year olds could keep their composure in front of 15,000+ people nearly every night with the comfort and facility that she does?
And on top off all her talent, she is, to put it incredibly frankly, pretty darn hott.

The instrumentation throughout the concert was superb. Her lead guitarist and drummer especially were outstanding in my opinion. One thing that I love about concert experiences is that the music itself is always far better than it is on the recording, since record companies and such can't put restrictions on spantaneous improvisations by the musicians. It was also a treat to listen to Miley play an acoustic guitar during "I Miss You."

Perhaps the best part of the film was the 3D effect. The glasses, thank God, weren't the blue and red sort that leave your color perception ruined and your head aching for hours, but were much better quality plastic ones.
I happen to be an aspiring filmmaker, so coming from a cinematographic point of view, this movie left nothing to be desired. Sweeping camera shots, pleasantly unexpected close ups, and creatively fun visual tricks in post production made the absolute best use of the 3D effect possible. At one point during viewing, I almost subconsciously convinced myself that I actually WAS right there, front row at her performance. You literally feel like you could reach out and touch her at any time.
The vibrant use/balance of color was in no way distorted by the glasses [if anything, the 3D effect enhanced them] and the very well designed stage setup and enormous venue could've made even the smallest theatre seem wonderfully spacious.

One of my personal favorite moments of the experience was the period of time in which the incomparable Jonas Brothers played a few songs while Miley changed. Their dramatic music, rich instrumentation, and dependably deep and passionate performances/vocals alone were worth the $15, and one can only hope that they will release a filmed concert as well... Haha, but I digress.

My only complaint would have to be that the entire concert is not included. There were numerous songs that I was looking forward to, but that didn't make it past the cutting room floor. I suppose they had to pick and choose between performances though since they had to fit behind-the-scenes action as well.

All in all, this movie is incontrovertably entertaining and simply bursting with refreshing talent. People can tell me I'm "not supposed" to enjoy what Miley has to offer all they want, but the fact of the matter is that she is a quality entertainer and to refuse fandom based merely on social expectation is ridiculous and pathetic. I cannot wait until this DVD comes out, and you can bet that it'll be in my DVD player before the day it becomes available is through.

I am really glad this movie is coming to DVD! I thought it was or is one of the best movies. It was brilliantly filmed with absolutely great sound mixing, film editing and super color. I thought it was cool that everything from the 3-D Cameras to the elevator operators got in on the act. The technical background shots were fascinating. The buildup footage to the actual concert of Miley, Hannah and her family were a definite plus and when Hannah came on, the whole thing took off like a rocket. She was mixed perfectly with her band and visually with her dancers and band as was Miley. The audience noise was mixed in perfectly also. If you were at the actual concert down front, you could not hear the music for the crowd noise. Hannah is definitely "America's Rock Star!" and Destiny Hope's dream. What a wonderful combination in one concert and movie.

Energetic Miley Cyrus is a dynamo in this bubbly concert film. The likable, ever-smiling 15-year-old positively shimmers with charm. Her sunny personality bubbles out both backstage and during performances.

The concert -- and the whole Hannah/Miley story -- is a celebration of girlhood, of sisterhood, of the power of positive thought. A girl can be whatever she wants to be. It's a powerful message.

This Blu-Ray version is widescreen, with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound.

As for the movie itself, it begins backstage before the concert, and then you see Hannah sing "Rock Star." What hits you right away is the joy from the girls in the audience. They are thrilled to be there, singing along, screaming and waving their arms. The electricity from the crowd is matched onstage. No one seems happier or more excited to be there than Hannah/Miley herself.

Disney heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers come onstage to sing with the star, and by themselves. While they are performing, Hannah goes backstage and switches to Miley (i.e., she takes off the blonde wig). Miley's songs are a little edgier, slightly sexier, as she sings the sisterhood anthem "Girl's Night Out," and the flamenco-inspired "Let's Dance." She sits down to sing and play guitar to "I Miss You," a tribute to her late grandfather.

Interspersed are rehearsal segments, Miley and her dad traveling together to the studio and later singing a duet at home, Miley's mom describing how she helps her daughter change clothes backstage, and fans and their dads saying why they like Hannah/Miley -- often wearing long blonde wigs. A funny contest shows dedicated dads duct-taping high heels to their big feet to enter a race to win tickets to the concert for their daughters.

The 3D effects are mild, mostly serving to make you feel more immersed in the concert. There are a few obvious 3D moments -- a flicked guitar pick, a jabbed microphone stand, drum sticks flying through the air -- but mostly the depth comes from objects and people receding away from you, leaving Miley up close and personal.

As a parent watching this young open-faced girl, I remembered seeing Britney Spears perform at the peak of her stardom. Both had a crowd of screaming, adoring preteen girls. Both were pretty and stylish. Miley has the benefit of engaged parents, plus the protective power of Disney. Here's hoping she is spared Britney's sad and ugly road.

My name is Brittany (zach's sister) I'm 16 and I loved this movie. It was so good and I couldn't get a smile off my face. This movie is perfect for any girl who loves Hannah/Miley but couldn't snag tickets for the concert(like me) and for all the lucky ones who did, but want to relive the moment. This movie makes you feel like you are there in the front and she is singing only to you. It shows Hannah singing about 5 songs and then Miley sings about 5. Also it has backstage extras throughout the film with 3 songs preformed by the Jonas Brothers(who are now on tour by themselves). This is a great buy for any Hannah/Miley lover!!!

I'm one of the many who didn't get to see Miley's concert in person, so I jumped at the chance to get a ticket to the concert movie. I thought $15 was a bit high for a movie, but it was better than paying over $100 for a ticket to the real concert. Anyway, I really enjoyed seeing the movie, and the fact that it was 3-D was really cool, because it made it seem more like I was at a real concert. It also had a few behind-the-scenes segments, which I thought was pretty cool. I just wish it had been longer, because I love all of Miley's songs. I hope they'll put out this movie on DVD, because it'd be fun to see it again.