Review: PAUL McCARTNEY: BACK IN THE U.S. (CAPITOL) (DVD)

By Steve Marinucci

PAUL McCARTNEY: BACK IN THE U.S. (CAPITOL): Billed as a backstage look at Paul's wildly successful 2002 U.S. tour, "Back in the U.S." both succeeds and frustrates. 

 It's a fun film to watch, with a wealth of music, and some fun episodes with fans (many of whom have been chatting up their appearances in the movie on mailing lists and chat boards). But, lest we sound like a curmudgeon, why is the film cluttered with shots of busty young women showing off their assets?

 It's the music that matters, though, and there's plenty of that. There are lots of extras, including a cyberspace-only performance. Most people will be quite pleased with this. 

 But next time, though, Paul, keep your mind on the stage.