Anyway that was a few years ago and the cd was played from time to time until the last few weeks when it became a constant in my cd player. I logged on to Amazon to look at getting other cds by Pat as the shops over here didn't have much of a selection and came across this DVD. I knew immediately I had to buy it and it turns out I made the right choice as it is without doubt one of the best music DVDs on the market today - 29 videos , 5.1 sound , audio and video commentary , extra bonus live tracks and an Easter egg!! The only problem now is that I don't know how to access the Easter egg but that's another day's work.

For anyone out there thinking of buying this DVD , I can only say "Do it!" You won't be disappointed!


An Outstanding Collection Of Classic Music Videos   August 11, 2005
Anthony Nasti (Staten Island, New York United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

In addition to being the most broadcast woman on the radio, Pat Benatar was also one of the most recognized stars of the video era. While not as groundbreaking as Madonna or Michael Jackson, each one of her videos was distinctively Benatar.

"Choice Cuts - The Complete Video Collection" is a 25 video dvd that has every one of her music videos from 1981 to today, all digitally remastered, looking and sounding great. Many of these became MTV classics: the WWII inspired promo for "Shadows Of The Night", the killer dentist clip "Anxiety (Get Nervous)" and, of course, that one for "Love Is A Battlefield". That last video may seem cheesy now, but it's still a classic. I also liked many of the other videos. The first few aren't that great but once you get to "Precious Time" everything is more or less fine. The video for "Ooh Ooh Song" is pretty dumb, however (though the song isn't exactly an intelligent piece of music, though I really like it). "Sex As A Weapon" is a stinging damnation of women who sold their bodies to sell records. Some labeled Pat as a hypocrite for releasing it, but if you watch closely, you realize she scolds herself as well. The worst videos are the ones from "Wide Awake In Dreamland". The songs are good, but I hated Pat's look in them. She always looked good with short hair rather than that obnoxiously long mane. The 1990s' R&B videos are excellent. But the "Innamorta" videos weren't that great (though the "Somebody's Baby" video was rather moving). The closing Christmas video is beautiful, though.

The bonus performances are great, and the commentary by Pat and guitarist/husband Neil "Spyder" Giraldo is cool, too. There is a hidden bonus in the "Love Is A Battlefield" video. Another reviewer tells you how to access it. This is a truly great dvd that belongs in any collectio.


Excellent!!   March 20, 2008
Michael Caiafa (Brooklyn)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

1. You Better Run
2. I'm Gonna Follow You
3. Fire And Ice
4. Promises In The Dark (Live)
5. Precious Time
6. Shadows of the Night
7. Anxiety (Get Nervous)
8. Little Too Late
9. Love Is A Battlefield
10. Lipstick Lies
11. We Belong
12. Ooh Ooh song
13. Painted Desert
14. Invincible
15. Sex As A Weapon
16. Le Bel Age
17. All Fired Up
18. One Love
19. Don't Walk Away
20. Let's Stay Together
21. True Love
22. So Long
23. Somebody's Baby
24. Strawberry Wine
25. Christmas In America
26. Heartbreaker (Live)
27. I Need A Lover (Live)
28. Heartbreaker (Live)
29. Hell Is For Children (Live


Pat fans must buy this.   September 26, 2003
Nick Ripostella (Ossining, NY USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is a great DVD. I have most of the videos on old VHS tapes, worn out and of poor quality. This new DVD has excellent quality and has all the videos with commentary by Pat and Neil about each video. A truely unique compilation that brought back great memories. Definitely makes you feel a little bit closer to Pat and Neil.