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List Price: $6.99 | | Label: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Salesrank: 14844
Released: November 25, 2008 |
| Our Price: $3.03 |
| Used Price: $3.82 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Color Director's Cut DVD Full Screen NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
This incredibly personal documentary offers an extraordinary insight into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle. For the first time Elton John gives a camera crew unprecedented access into his personal and professional lives. This remarkably brave and honest film gives the viewer a fascinating and touching look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.
Directed by his partner, David Furnish, the film chronicles the year 1995, one of the most successful years in Elton's multi-faceted career. The Brit Awards, the Academy Awards®, a new album release and a massive world tour provide the backdrop for some frank, funny and touching filmmaking.
Special Feature(s): First Time Ever: Commentary featuring Elton John and (Partner/Director) David Furnish; Never-Before-Seen Footage featuring Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, and Fashion Industry Icons Mario Testino & Gianni Versace; Deleted Scenes; Bloopers; Collectable Embossed O-Card Packaging with Elton John's Signature
Elton John: Tantrums and Tiaras Reviews:
What an insight ! 
2009-09-13 - I had been trying to see this "rock-umentary for several years. It had only been available on VHS and the only copy I could find was a used one for over $100....finally on DVD !!!
This is a really charming insight into a Man who has been My absolute idol forever.
Not always perfectly flattering to Himself but always honest, this will give You a peek into Elton John's life.
A definate must have for EJ fans !
Watered down behind the scenes 
2009-08-24 - "Tantrums and Tiaras' is a behind the scenes 'personal' documentary about a year in the life of Elton John, filmed by his partner David Furnish.
While intriguing in concept, and following in the footsteps of the other behind the scenes documentaries, this one suffers from too MUCH personal connection. Yes David is a talented videographer. But his partner status with Elton diminishes his ability to be objective. There are no insightful behind the scenes moments. There are a few 'outbursts' (the opening moment is the biggest one in the film) and a few moments of Sir Elton actually opening up. They do however, seem far beyond actually candid. With David behind the lens and Elton in front of it, the film seems more like a therapy session (and there actually is a therapist scene included). This is a watered down view of a once hedonistic rock star, now enjoying the simple life. Is it enjoyable to see Elton 'behind the curtain'? Yes. Is it real/objective? Highly doubtful.
WOW!
2009-05-25 - This is the best dvd about Elton John. It's very upclose and personal, and you can see the true Elton John through the madness of his tours.
I thought the quality of the sound and picture was great. This is an awsome dvd and definetly worth the price!
NEVER wave at this Pop God and say "Yoo hoo"... 
2009-04-12 - How'd this DVD slip by me for five months? I was pleasantly surprised to find this at the soon-to-be-extinct Virgin Megastore* in Orlando last night. (*In his commentary with director/partner David Furnish, Elton also laments the death of record stores.)
Maybe as an early, and risky, personal exercise following his then-five-year recovery from intense rehab, Elton John allowed Furnish to film him "warts and all" during the 1995 tour promoting his "Made in England" CD.
Even during his now-well-known downward spiral (circa 1975-1989) of drug addiction and promiscuity, Elton appeared intelligent, funny, and more than capable of making state-of-the-art pop music. Then I saw his interview with David Frost, around the time of "The One" single and CD, in which he revealed his newfound sobriety and his relationship with Mr. Furnish (though I don't think he mentioned him by name). He truly sounded like he'd turned a personal corner. It looks like, happily, the progress has continued ever since.
Anyway, I only counted two tantrums. At the outset, he's ballistic before filming the video for "Believe". His "reason" was that a bag got left in a car, but soon allows that he "hates @#$%ing videos" and is insecure because he's less "photogenic" than Madonna or George Michael. [I've always found his videos, "Believe" included, to be brilliant. I was glad that, in the commentary, he acknowledges both the song and video as excellent. The film, being the "slice of life" that it is, only showed Elton's reaction to the single's somewhat disappointing chart performance (it narrowly missed the Top Ten in both the UK and US).] Later he abruptly stops playing some tennis, swatting the ball away and throwing his racket. After much prodding over an apparent three-day funk, David finally gets Elton to admit he was ticked off by...some lady who dared to wave at him and say "yoo hoo" during his game! Oh, I also counted only two tiaras, both in Elton's touring "closet" which is of course bigger than my home.
The most touching moments include Elton's last moments with his grandmother and the Oscar acceptance speech* during which he thanks her; a tearful bit with Elton and his mum in which she recalls his drug addiction days and talks about his late father; and reminiscing about a young staff member who had succumbed to AIDS. I'd be remiss not to note the ensuing segue to an event for Elton's AIDS foundation which continues, 13 years on, to raise lots of money. (*for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King, which he wrote with Tim Rice.)
Fun deleted scenes feature Elton singing dirty songs at the piano, plus bits with Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, and Madonna.
Very interesting, and a happy post script to the fairly somber, stuffy Philip Norman book I've been muddling through for the past few...well, forever.
Never received product 
2009-04-04 - What a disappointmet. Today I get an email from Amazon advising that the seller (DVDLegacy) cancelled an earlier order placed over one month ago. DVDLegacy should be banned from operating under Amazon as they are the most non-responsive sellers to ever exist. They never responded to my numerous inquires and were unable to be contacted by any means other than by email. Disgusting. I advise anyone considering ordering from Amazon/DVDLegacy to NEVER purchase anything from them. I wish Amazon would remove this seller from their list of "partners". I am still waiting for this Elton John DVD and will file a claim with Amazon as it was ordered at the same time as the movie "Fatso" was ordered. I'm still waiting for a response from either DVDLegacy or Amazon. Advice to Amazon users: DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM DVDLegacy. Amazon: shame on you for letting them operate under your banner.
