Don't Believe the Hype

An Exercise In Nonsense

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas is a 2003 direct to video film of Prince in concert at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts. The concert was recorded December 12, 2002, and features several notable cover versions, an unreleased song and touches on some of his rarely performed back catalog of material. Special guests included former band associates, Eric Leeds and Sheila E., funk legends Maceo Parker and Greg Boyer, as well as Nikka Costa. The soundcheck contains an excerpt of "The Rainbow Children" from the album of the same name and "Nagoya" from C-Note. Track listing: 1. Intro / Soundcheck 2. "Pop Life" 3. "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" / "The Work" 4. "Push and Pull" (with Nikka Costa) 5. "1+1+1=3" (incl. "Love Roller-coaster" / "Housequake") 6. "Strollin'" / "U Want Me" (previously unreleased) 7. "Gotta Broken Heart Again" 8. "Strange Relationship" 9. "Pass the Peas" 10. "Whole Lotta Love" 11. "Family Name" 12. "Take Me with U" 13. "The Everlasting Now" 14. "Sometimes It Snows In April" bonus clip: "The Ride" Band: • Rhonda Smith: Bass and vocals • Renato Neto: Keys and more keys • John Blackwell: Drums • Maceo Parker: Alto saxophone • Eric Leeds: Tenor saxophone • Greg Boyer: Trombone

Prince's change of attitude in his later years has resulted in boring shows like this where he refuses to play older material.The only stand out in this lackluster production is the Led Zeppelin cover. As for the songs that are here - His newer material (I confess I have lost track, this stuff seems to be from the Musicology Era) all sounds poppy-jazzy-the-same. The Genius seems to be gone. As a long time Prince fan, I was more disappointed than I can properly express.They say Las Vegas is where washed up old Musicians go to die- and this video is an indication that the old adage may be true.

remember when prince used to be fun?the concert has been hack-edited into a barely watchable film, poorly filmed. his incredible prowess as a performer is still there, but his sense of fun for the most part is not. the film might be enjoyed by die hard fans, but it is highly unlikely that anyone that is a casual fan would probably enjoy this or become a die hard fan.i know that much of the concert that was edited it out was the more fun hits stuff that was more lively, but for the life of me can not figure out why this was edited out and the dreary religious content left in. he's still a genius, yes, but not much fun anymore, sadly.

Once again, Prince proves himself to be the best performer andthe best live performer. In "Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas", Princehas many fans jammin' to the tunes "Pop Life" and other classics.This isn't "Sign 'O' The Times" but Prince still can party like it's1999.