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11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Washington PostWashington PostIt offers a special "something" for everyone who ever appreciated the Quiet Beatle's musical gifts and spiritual explorations.
- 90The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe 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.
- 90New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerNew York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerThe 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.
- 90VarietyVarietyFilm gathers together only those who knew, loved and made music with "the quiet Beatle."
- 88Boston GlobeTy BurrBoston GlobeTy BurrIt'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.
- 80Village VoiceEd ParkVillage VoiceEd ParkBoth 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.
- 80L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonL.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonThis filmed record is a musical bliss-out.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterIt provides both deep musical pleasures and a touching farewell to the former Beatle.
- 75New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardOf 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.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghAnyone 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.