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List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $15.99 You Save: $4 Features • Color • DVD-Video • Full Screen • NTSC In Theaters : 30 July, 2004 DVD Release : 25 January, 2005 |
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Metallica - Some Kind of Monster description With voyeuristic intensity, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster explores the intricate connections that are created, nurtured, and challenged between members of a long-lasting band. That this intimate odyssey of group therapy and self-discovery involves Metallica--the most successful heavy metal group of all time--is just one reason this film is so uniquely fascinating. Having proven their documentary skills with Brother's Keeper and Paradise Lost (which included Metallica in its soundtrack), filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky spent two years with Metallica as the band survived the defection of long-time bassist Jason Newsted, struggled to record St. Anger, and recruited $40,000-per-month "performance enhancement coach" Phil Towle to counsel members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett as they confronted alcoholism, creative obstacles, and themselves in an effort to determine the viability of Metallica's future. With sincere hope, honest discussion, and the hiring of new bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica battle their personal and professional demons, showing the vulnerable side of a business that thrives on raging testosterone. The effort pays off for everyone involved, especially the fans: Like the ultimate backstage pass, Some Kind of Monster is a healing journey into the hard-beating heart of rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon |
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| ♥♥♥♥♥ | interesting portrait of has-been rockers |
| Let me agree with everyone who thinks Metallica's best music is far, far behind them. I also agree with everyone who thinks one or more members of the band are self-important or whiny.
I think those things help make this documentary great. It's far more interesting to see an aging, past-its-prime gang of rockers dealing with issues like family, keeping clean, and learning to talk with people you disagree with instead of shouting, walking out, punching, or self-medicating, than it would be to watch a bunch of drunk and high 20-somethings live the sex, drugs and r&r fantasy. These are weak, flawed men, just like all men. Possibly more so than usual, as they are artists, and artists are (neccessarily) a little more sensitive and introspective than the average person. Notice I didn't say BETTER people, or NICER people, possibly the exact opposite. At times I got a headache, feeling like I was in the room with them during one of their painful b****-sessions with Combover Guy, and I consider that good filmmaking. Not only did I feel like I was actually there, but I was involved with the characters deeply. Not to sat I was rooting for them, just personally involved. That's a powerful illusion for a film to create, and a rare one. They might kid themselves and eachother, but I don't think they're kidding the camera. It seems like a very genuine portrayal. And as much as many of you rip on them for their weaknesses, try to imagine how heroic and manly YOU would come off with cameras following you around for two years. I admire them for exposing themselves like this, it took guts. |
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