Michael Jackson Movie:

Editorial Review:
This lavish two-hour concert special, originally produced for HBO, offers ample proof of Janet Jackson's fierce ambitions. Whitney, Celine, and Mariah can run circles around her small, sweet voice, but Janet brings a tough, muscular power to her live performances that none of those peers can approach, storming through myriad set and costume changes, and sustaining an aerobic pace through elaborate dance routines. As captured during this Madison Square Garden presentation of her Velvet Rope tour, Janet Jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her well-toned physical health, but in her vocal attack.

The Velvet Rope tosses up rappers, hard-rock heroism, melting romantic pop, and Jackson's own flavor of soft-core erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. The star fronts a formidable battalion of dancers, singers, and musicians to make her points, and while it's obvious that the musical performances have been nipped, tucked, and polished to an acceptable sheen, Janet earns her props through sheer willpower.

Ranging across Jackson's best-known songs from the last decade, the production is noteworthy for its intricate choreography and massive settings, in which the star seeks to match the big-budget sweep of her music videos. The live troupe is formidable, composed of a crack band and a large cast of nimble dancers, and Janet keeps pace with her aerobic presence. We'll leave it to social scientists to ponder the significance of the "Rope Burn" sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets to watch his favorite sex object pole-dance. If this stalwart is any indication, Janet has already won the hearts (and more) of her faithful. --Sam Sutherland

Janet: The Velvet Rope [Region 2] Reviews:
Velvet Rope
2009-09-11 - The Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope (Live in Concert)was excellent. There was something for everyone to appreciate; superb singing, dancing, various depiction of life demonstrated (i.e.playful circus, gambling, strip-club, violence in homes, military ensemble etc.)

I must say the choreograph was exceptional.

Can't Stop Watching!!!
2009-09-07 - I absolutely LOVE the concert.....the choreography, the set, the vocals, the costumes. I actually felt like I was watching a Broadway play. It was so well put together and included ALL of her best hits....A must have!!!

Janet at her best !
2008-02-06 - I consider this one of the greatest concerts, beautifully done by the one and only Janet Jackson. My wife and I have been looking for this dvd ever since my original recording of this was taken (borrorwed)by our nephew. Now we finally got it back. Without Janet Jackson there would be no Beyonce Knowles! Janet Jackson still rules !!!!!

A Must Have For Janet Fans
2007-08-12 - The Velvet Rope tour is probably Janet's best show. If u are a big fan and enjoy watching her perform, this DVD is a "must have." Janet definitely paved the way for all of the present day female entertainers. This DVD proves it!

Dynamic Concert
2007-01-07 - I saw this concert when it aired live on HBO several years ago. The show is full of wonderful visuals (costumes, props and sets). Much more than you would expect from a concert . The dancing is out of this world and Janet looks like the true diva-performer extraordinaire that she is. I recorded this show on VCR and the audio on this DVD could stand to be a little bit better. Also, they cut one small scene out, it's where Janet brings a guy up on stage and the first guy doesnt suit her taste, for whatever reason, then she has him taken off the stage and recruits another. On the DVD you never see the first guy who is brought onto the stage. If you like Janet you'll want to add this to your collection and if your not a Janet fan you will be after seeing this show!