Concert for George
Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    90
    The jamboree is beautifully shot and directed, by Chris Menges and David Leland respectively, and there is a haunting touch: the presence of George’s son, Dhani, on guitar, looking near-identical to his dad in his twenties.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    90
    The sweet, solemn music of George Harrison, who died two years ago, has rarely sounded more majestic than in the sweeping performances of the enlarged star-studded band that gathered in London at Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 29 to commemorate his legacy.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    90
    Film gathers together only those who knew, loved and made music with "the quiet Beatle."
  4. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Richard Harrington
    90
    It offers a special "something" for everyone who ever appreciated the Quiet Beatle's musical gifts and spiritual explorations.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    88
    It's spookily touching to see this massed group of former rock gods gathered to honor one of their fallen. Bald spots and graying shags predominate; the giant velvet lapels of 1969 have given way to sensible sport coats; the granny glasses are for real.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    80
    It provides both deep musical pleasures and a touching farewell to the former Beatle.
  7. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chuck Wilson
    80
    This filmed record is a musical bliss-out.
  8. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    80
    Both a heartwarming tribute to the late Beatle and a study of hair patterns in the aging British male, Concert for George, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall a year to the day after Harrison's death, manages both reverence and joy.
  9. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ed Park
    80
    Both a heartwarming tribute to the late Beatle and a study of hair patterns in the aging British male, Concert for George, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall a year to the day after Harrison's death, manages both reverence and joy.
  10. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    75
    Of them all, only McCartney looks out of place, perhaps mistaking the venue for Vegas. There in a nutshell could be the answer to why the Beatles broke up.
  11. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Anyone who remembers Harrison fondly will enjoy this musical tribute, though it assumes a level of familiarity with Harrison's associates that not all viewers will have.

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. DieterH.
    10
    It's possible that there are other concerts equally well played and filmed, but it's hardly possible that there could be one better, so this can be the bench mark for a 10. The performances are astonishing. Eric Clapton's solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps is to cry for. (He played the solo on the original song too, so who better to play it here.)… Full Review »
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