The songs that propelled "The Temptations" to stardom are capably lip-synched by its talented cast. The viewer sees the beginning of the group in the nineteen fifties and its subsequent rise to fame and fortune. After being signed up by Motown, the future of "The Temptations" was almost assured, given the resources that Motown's music mogul, Barry Gordy, allotted to their development. Once they were a success, crossover was inevitable for such a talented group, and "The Temptations" became a huge hit in mainstream America.

The film details the personal highs and lows of the individual members of the group. Alcoholism, drug use, egotism, and other personal travails would plague its members and, consequently, the group. At times, the group would appear to be on the verge of a total split, especially when its cocaine craving, lead singer, David Ruffin, began making ego fueled demands. Still, the temptations endured, because no one member was bigger than the group. They began as a group, and it is the group that would endure. Though individual members would come and go, the group itself always remained "The Temptations".

This is an excellent bio pic with great music. It is a film that is worthy of being in one's personal collection.

the not so true story
Review date: 2004-08-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

billed as a true story from "otis williams" point of view a true motown fan will spot the error's in this dvd ,but dont let that put you off it is an exellent film with a great soundtrack that you should all know if not where have you been!,also at this price a bargin ...

The Temptations [2000]
Review date: 2004-03-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

There are very few biopic films that leave you with a feeling of understanding and appreciation of what it was really like to have been there but this film certainly gives you that feeling. An insight of what really made the temptations the biggest soul group of all time, the experience of the early days at Motown and what it meant to be a Temptation. Buy this and watch it over and over again, a piece of pure music histoey

Brilliant Reconstruction of the Temps Legacy
Review date: 2002-11-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

If you're a Temptations fan then you're going to find this DVD an essential addition to your collection. The singing is amazing and on covers of early tracks such as 'Paradise,' actually sounds better than the original version, the choreography is so good that you almost start to believe that the spirits of the original members have replaced the souls of the actors for added realism.
Although it would be impossible to chart every significant step in the life of a group that has been in existence since the fifties, (for example sometimes band members disappear and are replaced with no real explanation) the entertainment value is great and we have Otis' book for a more in depth examination of band events.
Motown fans get your money ready, after viewing this DVD you'll fall in love with the Temps all over again

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