video review : Beyoncé : I Am [ World Tour ]

The best part about seeing Beyoncé in concert is her legs. She is sexy from head to toes; the urban prototype of a beautiful woman; and you might be surprised how cute her face is with little or no makeup, but it’s those legs that steal the show. And she knows it. So she wears skimpy outfits and exposes them to the world. Tina Turner, step aside. You’re too old. That spotlight right there is for Sasha Fierce.

The gay guys and most of the girls in the audience cheer her on for a different reason. They’re real fans, like of her music. So when she struts her stuff, a pretty loud-mouthed Diva oozing with charisma, they scream louder. Sometimes they even pass-out, à la Michael Jackson, but; while the Halo dedication, featuring a childhood clip of Beyoncé about to go to his concert, is touching; her music simply can’t compare.

I like her first solo album, Dangerously In Love, so this set starts off pretty good to me, but most of the newer songs leave a lot to be desired. I generally need catchy vocals in order to sing along, leaving it up to the visuals to entertain. That they do with quick edits and flashy stylizations. Say whatever you want about Beyoncé’s singing; I say she yells too much; you have to admit, she does put on quite a show.

my rating : 4 of 5

2010