The Last Waltz: More Than Just a Concert Film, Right?

Okay, so I finally got around to watching "The Last Waltz" and...wow. I'm not the biggest Band fan going in, I’ll admit, but the atmosphere of this thing just completely sucked me in. You can feel the weight of history, the camaraderie, and maybe a little bit of exhaustion hanging in the air. Scorsese perfectly captures that mood. Obviously, the music's incredible – Robbie Robertson’s guitar work is insane, and Levon Helm's drumming is just...chef's kiss. But it's the little moments between the music that got to me. I was especially drawn to seeing their interactions with the guest artists. Joni Mitchell looks ethereal. Rick Danko's bass playing during "Helpless" with Neil Young gives me chills. And Eric Clapton’s cameo feels very organic, like he's just genuinely enjoying the groove. The interviews with The Band members are so insightful, too. They're honest about their ups and downs, what they’ve learned, and why their parting ways feels right, even if it's bittersweet. It's not perfect, though. Some of the interview segments felt a bit repetitive after a while. And, honestly, I wish there was more of Levon Helm! He had such a magnetic presence. But overall, it's a surprisingly intimate look at a legendary group at a pivotal moment. I think it’s the little imperfections that make it so incredibly genuine. Would I call it a life-changing experience? Maybe not quite, but it definitely made me appreciate The Band and their impact on music history on a whole new level. Plus, it gave me mad respect for Scorsese’s talent for capturing the essence of his subjects...or, in this case, subjects. What did y'all think?