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Quad vs Tommy



I gotta jump in here on that Quad vs Tommy thread:

        When you compare the two, the only relationship between the 2 is that 
they are Who-related (and they are both on celluloid).  Tommy is a completely 
different animal altogether.  IMHO, they are both excellent films.  Tommy is a
psychedelic musical interpretation of the story, and Quadrophenia is a story 
built around the original premise. The styles are totally dis-similar. And of
the two, I lean toward Tommy as my favorite.  
        There is a lot to appreciate in Tommy.  Excellent guest shots 
(although I suspect a lot of those on the list feel otherwise about the 
guests!).  And I think many versions of the songs from the soundtrack are 
fantastic:  Sally Simpson is outstanding.  I'm Free, Sparks, Amazing Journey 
are all great versions of those songs.  And there are priceless scenes with 
Keith Moon, too.  
        Quad is great, too, but I can't stand how the music was butchered in 
the movie (Love Reign 'Oer Me is the best example of that).  But the actual 
story is cool.  

        Oh well, that's my take on those two.  

                        gary m.