of course nothing compares to actually being in the theatre watching the actual show, but that only lasts for a little over an hour. when you want to see the amazing talent of these musicians, this dvd shows it.

i highly recommend this dvd. it is absolutley amazing, the skills. you'll really get wrapped up in the catchy rythyms and beats.

What astounds me about these dance/percussion numbers is their intricacy, which must have required relentless rehearsing, and yet there is almost an improvisational, immediate quality about them; some of them are performed on a stage, some on location in New York City, and they seamlessly segue from one to another. I especially like the transition from the alley ball game into the kitchen with the marvelous cigar-chomping chef.

This innovative show was created in the early 90s in the U.K. by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas (who met in 1981 as members of a street band called "Pookiesnackenburger") and they share directorial credits for this HBO film; the show in its stage version has received numerous awards with its many productions around the globe.
Some of these performers have star quality, and it's a shame names are not put to the faces, but with so many different casts world-wide, even the ones in this film remain only as part of a list in alphabetical order. The cinematography is also excellent, by Christophe Lanzenberg.
One would think that a wordless show with only percussion for music would become monotonous, but it captures and holds our attention because of its imaginitive skill, its humor, and the talent and energy of its performers. Dance fans will love "Stomp Out Loud". Total running time is 50 minutes, and that includes a 5 minute sketch on the who, how, and where of the film.

This is something everyone - regardless of having any musical background or not - will definitely enjoy!! Just sit back and watch in amazement as to HOW and WHAT this group uses in creating an on-going rhythm.

Simply amazing!!

I was expecting much more from Stomp. I like them a lot, but this DVD is not a good favour for them.

I have seen this movie many times and usually just try to rent it. After fewer and fewer rental places kept this one around I finally broke down and bought it. It's that good. You will be tapping your feet and banging on everything in sight. If you havn't seen Stomp live I recommend seeing one of their performances in addition to this movie. While the movie is good and does things that the performers cannot accomplish on the stage it is not as impressive as seeing Stomp live. If you know nothing about Stomp let me give you a little overview. They are a group that turns the everyday noises of life into music. They make amazing precussion and physical performances from things like push brooms and lighters. My favorite one on this tape is a scene where they are making rhythms with basketballs and anyone who has ever played with a basketball will understand the difficulty of what they do. Their every movement is exact and perfectly executed. I highly recommend this video to everyone of every age and those who have or haven't seen Stomp live. It's a great video and has some interesting interviews with the performers in addition to the amazing performances.