David Bowie: Glass Spider

This concert film captures David Bowie's expansive Glass Spider Tour, filmed live in Montreal, Canada. The production is a theatrical spectacle, featuring elaborate staging, dancers, and a narrative that draws inspiration from poetry and surrealism. Bowie performs a mix of his greatest hits and songs from the then-new album 'Never Let Me Down'.

While the 'Never Let Me Down' album received mixed reviews, the Glass Spider Tour itself was noted for its ambitious visual presentation and theatricality, even if some critics found the overall package a bit overblown. Bowie's performance was generally praised for its energy and charisma, showcasing his enduring stage presence.

• Praised for its elaborate and theatrical stage production.
• Bowie's performance is energetic and charismatic.
• Some found the overall spectacle to be excessively grand.

Google audience: Audience reception often highlights the visual spectacle and David Bowie's powerful stage presence during this era. Many fans appreciated the ambitious staging and the blend of new and classic material, solidifying its place as a memorable concert film.

The 'Glass Spider' stage itself was an enormous, complex structure designed to resemble a spider, complete with flashing lights and moving parts, becoming one of the most iconic and largest stage sets of its time.