Amazing concert footage filled with state of the art sound and 3D, while using it beautifully. the band is on fire and they are at the top of their game. This is all mixed with a story line full of symbolism about human nature and a young man's trip (pun intended) into his own subconscious. Definitely recommended for Metallica or heavy metal fans and anyone who likes new things and live music.

This is quite honestly the greatest IMAX 3D experience I've had the pleasure of watching in quite a while! I'm not a huge fan of Metallica despite being familiar with and knowing most of their songs. However, this movie rocked my world!!! It was everything I could have ever wanted from an experience like this! Very loud (satisfyingly loud) sound, quality 3D picture, and one hell of a concert from one great oldies band! The concert on it's own is easily the best part, but the movie's subplot of this kid trying to find a truck out in the city with something of value in the back also had its own interesting feel. So basically, even if you aren't a huge die-hard Metallica fan, if you're at least familiar with some of their music, you'll definitely walk out of this movie pretty darn happy guaranteed!… Expand

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here in Ukraine, I had such a great opportunity to see Metallica almost live in the real arena. Something that does usually happen here. I think that everything was made with a good sense of style and no cheese. Really I have nothing bad to say about the movie. All is great. The best part for was the credits part in the end with them playing Orion for the empty arena. Very, very touching. Couldn't help not thinking about the tragic loss of Cliff. Thanks, Metallica for this risky try using only your resources. Hope it will be fully paid off.… Expand

While the narrative component is disjointed and a slightly annoying interruption between scenes of Metallica doing what they do best, as well as those live portions not being quite as immersive as the experience I had watching U2's spectacular U23D live film, Metallica Through The Never is still a must-see for fans. Between the big screen presentation, phenomenal sound mix, and a properly loud volume level, it's unquestionably the next best thing to attending an actual Metallica show. … Expand

This movie is basically just a filmed concert, with a few extra special effects. Nothing more to add, really. No meaningful plot, no distinctive visuals. If you love Metallica songs or at least hard rock, and you feel perfectly fine about listening them for 1.5 hours, then this movie is for you. If not well, you better not waste your money on it. Also, the movie wins almost nothing from 3D, so you can watch it in 2D without losing anything (if such version exists).… Expand

Dane DeHaan plays Trip, a skateboard-and-hoodie type, tasked with picking up a mysterious bag left behind by the band earlier in the day. His surreal trip across the city, interrupted by car crashes, riots and more, functions as both a linking device and a music-video accompaniment to the set. DeHaan looks like Alden Ehrenreich, who in turns looks like Leonardo DiCaprio, which is a nice prize in the genetic lottery.
The result is what every concert movie strives for the sense of being there, but with a far better view than you could ever actually afford. And the roadie's tale, while not the most meaningful plot, makes an excellent counterpoint to the music. The music which, as I mentioned, I love.… Expand

5 WORDS: This, Movie, is, F@ki!ng, Awesome!!! I'm really enjoying Metallica music soo much. Then there is Trip, some Metallica guy who hate's this, douchebags and some f@k!ng gasbag with a horse and a goddamn riot with the goddamn feds! The sound was so goddamn awesome, and the best goddamn picture. Who gives a $h!t if some reviews dosen't give damn about this movie. Just watch this if you feeling like trash some $h!t, and rock-and-roll!!… Expand

I had high expectations for this film. When I finally got to view it my expectations were met and far surpassed. Watching Metallica: Through the Never was a joyous use of an hour and a half of my life. I expected nothing more than just a Metallica concert, only on film. What it turned out to be was an AWESOME concert in the most badass arena I've ever seen with some of Metallica's greatest hits all intertwined with a side story that was actually really good! The visual style of the side story segments is what really blew me away. The entire movie is just amazing eye and ear candy! I got what I wanted and a bucket load more. 3D may not be that great but I don't care for 3D anyway. Everything in this film is PERFECT (exceptnot finding out what was in that damn bag!). A must watch for Metallica fans and in my opinion, everyone else as well.… Expand

The trailer looks cool. I like the kid, but metallica can go suck balls. If this is some sort of pathetic attempt by metallica to regain some sort of notoriety, then they can go fade into obscurity. The movie itself looks interesting, and the trailer seems high quality from what i can tell.

Outstanding concert footage. Metallica guys look like the early days. The imax experience is stunning. The plot practically useless is just an excuse to give this guys the chance to show the entire world that they're the best in what they do. Who loves Metallica and rock music in general shouldn't loose the possibility to spend an hour and an half headbanging on a seat with a remarkable concert that will pump fast through the veins. m/… Expand