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- 2013
- R
- Picturehouse
- 1 h 33 m
- 2013
- R
- Picturehouse
- 1 h 33 m
Summary An IMAX 3D film featuring a never-before-seen live-performance by Metallica created exclusively for the film and a suspenseful narrative about Trip (Dane DeHaan), a young roadie for Metallica, who is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show.
Directed By: Nimród Antal
- 2013
- R
- Picturehouse
- 1 h 33 m
- 2013
- R
- Picturehouse
- 1 h 33 m
Metallica: Through the Never
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8.1
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Summary An IMAX 3D film featuring a never-before-seen live-performance by Metallica created exclusively for the film and a suspenseful narrative about Trip (Dane DeHaan), a young roadie for Metallica, who is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show.
Directed By: Nimród Antal
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
61
67% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
25% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
61
67% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
25% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
It's one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable cinematic experiences of the year, even if you couldn't pick a Metallica track out of some hypothetical never-ending playlist.
Maybe because the band enjoyed raves for its daring 2004 psychodrama, Some Kind of Monster, an experimental narrative is shoehorned in, involving a roadie (Dane DeHaan) doing bloody battle in a deserted city. Your heart sinks with every cutaway.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 101 User Ratings
8.1
85% Positive
86 Ratings
86 Ratings
9% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
6% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 101 User Ratings
8.1
85% Positive
86 Ratings
86 Ratings
9% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
6% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
It makes for a unique sort of concert film, but also a weaker one. It would have been better if it had dispensed with the frail narrative or else committed to being completely bananas. But as die-hard Metallica fans well know, a little buffoonery is worth weathering for the main attraction.
The Song Remains the Same. There, said it – as will every other rock & roll fanatic considering Metallica: Through the Never.
Since the movie’s street side dream doesn’t add much more than a gimmicky “interpretation” of their sound, you’re left with a deafening dirge –well-played, but really, no improvement on your basic concert film.
The guys in Metallica are here to remind us that there’s a band behind the rage rock. The IMAX 3-D release Metallica Through the Never is all about reasserting their relevance, loudly.
The songs still sound great here, but the instruments aren't amplified nearly as much as the nostalgia and vanity of the men who wield them.
If you need louder sound go to control panel, sound, adjust system volume, speakers, enhancements, equalizer, powerful its the loudest setting.
The Movie Was Fantastic!
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The concert itself is a ten straight. But the story it's non-existant, so that's a zero. Result: Five (Six because of the music). Don't advertise a concert film as "an exciting thriller with Metallica Soundtrack" if it's just another live recording (A magnificent one, I must say). Sorry, Metallica, you failed me this time.
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The trailer looks cool. I like the kid, but metallica can go **** 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.
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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).
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Production Company
Blackened Recordings,
Exclusive Media Group,
Hit The Lights
Release Date Sep 27, 2013
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Experience Metallica like never before
Awards
3D Creative Arts Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
• 1 Nomination
Online Film & Television Association
• 1 Nomination
