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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (DVD/Blu-ray Combo) – Blu-ray Review

By June L. May 14, 2011, 16:09 GMT

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is the inspiring, entertaining and intimate look at the life and meteoric rise of pop phenomenon Justin Bieber. From small town boy to global super-star, Never Say Never follows Justin Bieber’s journey from his early years, to his rise from break-out internet sensation to global super-star, culminating with a sold-out show at the famed Madison Square Garden. More than just a concert, Never Say Never ...more

Justin Bieber is an international star, and in this feature film the story of his life (short on years, but long in experiences) and career are documented. Friends, family and co-workers join with other performers to tell the tale of Justin’s meteoric rise to fame.

Chances are if the girls in your house are between the ages of about seven and seventeen, you KNOW who Justin Bieber is and have heard that he is the hottest, cutest, most talented young star ever. In a countdown of ten days to his sellout performance at Madison Square Gardens on August 31, 2010, Justin’s story is told in a combination of material.

Through interviews, photographs and videos, as well as behind the scenes bits and numbers from the concert, the audience experiences the many facets of the young star. Parents and grandparents contribute to the saga, as well as those in the music industry who have been captivated by Justin’s talents. Then there are the fans, mostly female and young who have taken the kid to their hearts.

This group is no different from other generations who dreamed and drooled over solitary singers or boy groups, except perhaps their age is a bit younger and they have access to more entertainment and information about their idol via internet.

One thing the film makes abundantly clear, is that Justin is still a kid, albeit a talented one, and his career is under the direction of managers and music professionals. He works hard and delivers a fine show, keeping everyone happy…..some more than others as in one number he selects a girl from the audience to serenade and receive attention and flowers.

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (DVD/Blu-ray Combo) is a treat for the fan in your household. Multiple copies of the film, in Blu-ray, in DVD and also a digital copy for downloading are just the beginning. Special features include on the Blu-ray disc a Concert Dance Off among Justin and his crew, the full length performance of “Favorite Girl,” and “R.I.P. Hair Flip” chronicling Justin’s farewell to his signature “do.”

The DVD disc contains the full length feature film as well as the digital copy. The running time of the feature film is 104 minutes and is an entertaining mix. Fans will be thrilled to follow Justin’s story from his babyhood to toddler, where he exhibited his natural talent for drumming, through the years where he learned to sing and started his amazing career via YouTube. The film is rated G, a first for MTV movies.

Justin Bieber is an engaging performer, with a lot of skill. It will be interesting to see if he can survive the self-centered years of youthful fame and continue to thrill fans and win new audiences as he develops a more adult personality.