I know that Metallica's music suck this days, but this documental show us a human side of the members in a very dark period.
All the tensions, conflicts, excess and problems around the future of the band are here, register in a honest way; even Dave Mustaine have the chance of exorcise some demons.
The decisions around Saint Anger were wrong because the album sucks, but the new CD promise a lot.
A very good documentary about the struggles surrounding Metallica's album St. Anger. These problems surrounding the creation show how it is the bands weakest album in their 20 plus year history. We also see Metallica find their new bassist Robert Trujillo. We also see, the best part, Lars Ulrich have a conversation with Dave Mustaine, the exiled first guitarist for Metallica. An all around good documentary, mainly for Metallica fans though.
Every time i come back to watch this film i respect Metallica worst album more and more, the songs seem to have more heart and just seeing what they all went through is a great experience i especially love that they capture the conference about the state of the film and if they wanted to keep going with it. It really gives some brilliant insight into the biggest hard rock band of the world.
wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a really good documentary about 1 of my favourite bands ever...i think that the director of this Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie...this gives u an insight into the making of 1 of the albums...these are 1 of my favourite bands ever
This rockumentary shows you an in-depth look at the tragedies and triumphs of Metallica creating process of their successful 8th album, St. Anger. It has laughs, drama, and great heavy metal music to go along with the whole movie. The music of this movie will blast your eardrums and leave you numb for days. Even if you're not a fan of Metallica, you will enjoy every minute of this rockumentary!
Great!! This film absolutely details the progress of the band, as well as old ties and new ventures. Great scene with Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich!! One conversation that I've been long awaiting to see for many years. Definitely worthy.
i hate lars but this movie is goood watching james drink himself to death watching him argue constantly with lars its good stuff the only reason i even watched this movie is because my ex girlfriend had a boner for metallica they are good but i just dont get it but regardless its a good movie
Being a fan of Metallica, I was expecting this documentary to be an interesting "behind-the-scenes" look at how they managed to forge ahead and record an album after the departure of their second bassist, Jason Newstead. Apparently, that consisted of Lars Ulrich and James Hetfiled bitching at each other. A lot.
It didn't feel like a documentary. It felt like bad reality T.V. Forgive me for wanting to be entertained by a documentary, but I don't consider the band that made metal genuine again going though therapy sessions entertaining. I'm grateful they were able to stay together for another decade, because they were fantastic when I saw them in Green Bay. Seeing them in the studio working through their trivial problems, however, was painful.
That's not to say that there weren't plenty of bright spots. Dave Mustane, who was kicked out of Metallica after they recorded their first album, came back to give Lars a piece of his mind. His frustration at not being a part of their success, even though he's had plenty himself fronting Megadeth, felt genuine and heartfelt compared to Lars and James's petty bickering. And once they finally hired Robert Trujilo as their third (and current) bass player, it was obvious why. Later on in the movie, Lars told him he "saved" the band, and it was pretty obvious that he was right.
I just wish we, the audience and fans, didn't have to go through a childish, ego-and-testosterone-fueled cat fight before we got there.
This is a great documentary, years of footage condensed into a cohesive watchable and enjoyable show plus you see Metallica for what they really are.... human????
I give this a good rating for showing us what Metallica is exactly like: a bunch of arrogant assholes. Kirk Hammet has to be the only nice one out of the bunch. Lars is absolutely full of himself, and James is very arrogant. If you want to know what the "greatest metal band on earth" is really like check this out.
What probably was planned to be a documentary about the making of their new record soon turned into a close into the head and hearts of one of the greatest rock bands around. As their egos collide and they go through the hardest time of their career we really get to know the members of Metallica during their shrink and rehearsal sessions. That's certainly not spectacularly filmed but pretty interesting. especially for fans. Seeing such huge stars being regular human beings with flaws and feelings is simply pretty comforting to know. Although their road to a new harmony does not come with a recipe for all to follow it still ends pretty climatic. How they finish their record "St. Anger" and especially shoot their video at St. Quentin prison and go on stage for the first time in three years is made of goosebumps.
Metallica is a mix of messed up souls. No wonder there music sucks so royally, especially the crap off of St. Anger. Metallica is fast though, so I will give 'em that. However, this film is evidence of the insanity that comes with thinking too highly of one's self.
A sort of bizzaro avant guard comedy. Gut bustingly funny but after a while, the fact that everyone on screen is a complete and utter douche bag takes its toll. I can't believe that these are the same guys who made Master of Puppets.
First of, I'm not a fan of Metallica. But after seeing the trailer for the movie, I thought that this movie could be interesting to see. And it really is a pretty interesting music documentary. But it is a bit to long (over 2 hours), and Metallica comes of as really pathetic bunch of guys (mostly James and Lars), but I guess this movie is supposed to show how the band really is/was. Worth seeing for any music fan, and way better than the terrible record "St. Anger" they made in the progress of the filming.
A music documentary about the trials and tribulations-REALLY? HMM, TRIALS TO PISS OF THEIR FANS? Ah, don't care about this once "care for their fans" band.
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