Scorcese has, amazingly, salvaged all the best of the original film.
Performances and songs are all strong, especially on “Hurricane” and “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” (latter with Byrds’ Roger McGuinn).
Many nice surprises: Dylan and Baez recalling their early relationship, and singing together.
The crack female fiddler Scarlet Rivera. Quite the revelation.
A very impressive, tight back-up band.
Added interviews with Dylan (looking much older) and others from the tour.
The disgruntled original filmmaker who couldn’t make a proper film of the tour, feeling used and exploited.
Ruben Carter “Hurricane” section.
The native section with Rolling Thunder who gave his name to the tour.
Dylan playing for older Jewish women in a home.
Joni Mitchell playing “Coyote” with McGuinn and Dylan, Lightfoot’s house.
Guest shot by Tanner (Michael McMurphy), the spoof politician from Altman’s films.
Dylan in kabuki face with many dramatic facial expressions exchanged with members of the band during performances.
Loser biz types backing the tour and at CBS.
No, it does not disappoint.
Based on commedia dell’arte. A continuous musical happening. An American Magical Mystery Tour a la The Beatles.
Lots o’ irony/ironies throughout a la Dylan.
He is in excellent/peak singing, playing, and conversing form.
Interesting extras not on Netflix version.
Highly engaging and recommended for all Dylan and Scorcese fans, in particular.