I may confess have not heard all about what Lars and
Kirk spoke. First, I didn’t want to know too much
about the film before watch it, and second, I was so
impressed that my idols were a few feet from me,
that I wasn’t the most attentive person. It was a real
moment of happiness, a kind of timeless moment!
Once the interview was over, the two friends left us
and the film starts in 80 movie theaters in France and
Belgium, which have been associated for this projection.
Let’s be clear at this point, more than a movie, it’s
a concert. The fiction we have in front us, not last
very long, even if it’s the guiding thread of the film,
without revealing the story, here’s the beginning of
the story:
While the concert begins, a roadie is responsible to
find a break down truck. It contains material that
Metallica needs for its show, so he goes searching for
this truck in order to make it reach its destination.
On the road, he will face some difficulties; this is the
most we can say! Metallica has always left a margin
of freedom to their fans for the interpretation of
them lyrics, and this story without being a cinematic
masterpiece, remains in the same style of the band.
This fantastic fiction that will seem unfounded for
some people, provides several very interesting action
scenes thanks to the 3D, especially a violent raid,
completely crazy and surrealistic, boarding on a
horror film. The majority of fans will certainly find
similarities between this universe and the one that
Metallica has developed in their different albums.
Meanwhile, on the scenic side, Metallica does what they
know to do best, dazzle us and fill us the eyes and ears!
With a setlist almost perfect, incredible energy,
3D affects that give the feeling of being on stage
with them. It is a true immersion in the show that