Stop Making Sense was the first feature-length documentary effort of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. The director's subject is The Talking Heads, a new-wave/pop-rock group comprised of David Byrne, Chris... more
| Pros | Fine music/performances, a quirky stage concept and excellent cinematic execution. |
| Cons | The picture quality feels like it could've been remastered a little better. |
| Bottom Line | Jonathan Demme and the Talking Heads STOP MAKING SENSE and create a concert film which will have you dancing in front of your TV screen. |
| Pros | Good sense and usage of simple artistry. |
| Cons | Genius Of Love in a bad key, and the drummer's horrible ebonic-speak. |
| Bottom Line | This will be a good view for anyone seeing the Talking Heads in concert for the first time. |
| Pros | direction, performance |
| Cons | Tom Tom Club; not so much bad as distracting |
| Bottom Line | The name of this movie is STOP MAKING SENSE. |
| Pros | The song Heaven ...David Byrne is fascinating to watch...whole concert is great! |
| Cons | What a Day That Was . |
| Bottom Line | IT'S GREAT! |
| Pros | Still the best concert movie ever. |
| Cons | What cons? |
| Bottom Line | Stay home from the disco, rent this DVD. David Byrne will do all the dancing you need. |