Metallica Movies
- 2001
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In the 1980s, Metallica was the biggest thrash metal band in the world, serving up blistering hard rock that was faster and louder than anything the mainstream was willing to accept. That changed in 1991 with the release of the group's self-titled fifth album (often described as "the Black Album" for its black-on-black cover art), which put just enough polish on the group's sound to reach new listeners without compromising the band's musical intensity or outlaw image. Metallica sold 12 million copies, and its runaway success made Metallica the biggest hard rock band in the world. This documentary from the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the production of this metal masterpiece, featuring exclusive interviews with all four members of the group as well as producer Bob Rock. Also included are the five videos created for songs from the album -- "Enter Sandman," "Sad but True," "The Unforgiven," "Nothing Else Matters," and "Wherever I May Roam." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 1992
- R
In September 1991, only a few days after an attempted military coup failed to restore Communism to the newly democratic Russia and its affiliated nations, 500,000 rock music fans converged in Moscow to enjoy the first open-air rock festival to be held in the former Soviet Union. For Those About to Rock: Monsters in Moscow features performances from AC/DC, Metallica, the Black Crowes, and Pantera; along with the music, the video also offers a look at the efforts by the Russian army to postpone the concert, as well as the violent behavior of some of the soldiers assigned to act as security. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2006
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Explore the blistering rise, brutal fall, and lasting impact of thrash metal in this documentary focusing on some of the hardest and heaviest music of the 1980s and early 1990s. The time was the 1980s, and a collection of ambitious young bands from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and New York City were seeking to create a new and exhilarating brand of music. The result was a scene so extreme and powerful that the poseurs were separated from the hardcore fans as soon as each concert started. There was no doubting those who were in it for real, and from Anthrax and Exodus to Slayer, Megadeth, and Metallica, it seemed as if thrash was a musical force to be reckoned with. But that all changed in the early 1990s, when a shifting musical landscape revealed grunge, not thrash, to be the dominant form of "hard rock." Though a precious few trash bands like Metallica would still go on to achieve unprecedented levels of fame, most would simply languish and fade away as the grunge trend took over. Despite the fact that the scene had changed, the music would live on through the artists and fans who never forgot the thrill of the thrash. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Filmed in skiers fantasy lands ranging from the slopes of Norway, Switzerland, and France, to the mountains of Alaska and British Columbia, Global Storming follows several world-class skiers as they perform one death-defying stunt after another. Macy Gray, Metallica, Buck Cherry, DJ Rap, Klick, Pully, and Goodie Mob make up the soundtrack. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- 2007
During the 1980s and '90s, professional snowboarder (or 'X-Games Pro') Craig Kelly clocked in as one of the top-tiered international competitors of his sport, then swept up a veritable pantheon of awards and honors including seven World Snowboarding Championship titles. Kelly also perfected the practice of mountain-back country riding - and developed such a longstanding affinity for that pastime that he opted to devote all of his time to it and qualified as the first accredited snowboarding mountain guide in history. In addition, Kelly developed and honed a unique spiritual philosophy related to snowboarding that explores the unity between the participant, the snowboard and the surrounding mountains. Jacques Russo's documentary homage Let It Ride interweaves two narratives: it observes and traces the history of the rise in snowboarding as an international pastime, as it relays Kelly's own personal ascent to legendary status within his field. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Hetfield, Craig Kelly, (more)
Heavy metal might be regarded as the High School Shop Class of rock & roll -- there's a lot going on there, but most folks don't credit the participants with being either very smart or terribly ambitious. Not everyone feels that way, though, and filmmaker, anthropologist, and heavy metal enthusiast Sam Dunn offers an insider's look at the music and subculture of metal with this documentary, created in collaboration with filmmakers Scot McFadyen and Jessica Joy Wise. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey examines the history of hard rock's extreme wing, offers a look at the various subsections within the heavy metal pantheon (from innocuous hair metal bands such as Poison and Warrant to the homicidal lunatic fringe of Norwegian black metal); examines the sociology of metal in terms of class, race, gender and economics; celebrates the music with a nod toward its underestimated intelligence as well as its physical power; and allows members of such landmark bands as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, White Zombie to speak for themselves about their work. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey received a fist-pumpingly enthusiastic reception for its premiere screenings at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sam Dunn, Alice Cooper, (more)
- 1989
See two versions of "One." The first is the original, the second the group decided to have some fun with. Lars Ulrich does the introduction. ~ Rovi
- 1992
Go on the road with Metallica as they perform the "Wherever I May Roam" tour. Features footage of their participation in the Freddy Mercury tribute, Grammy and MTV awards and the accident suffered by James Hetfield. "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Harvester of Sorrow," "Enter Sandman," "The Unforgiven," "Nothing Else Matters" and "Sad But True" are performed. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica
"Creeping Death," "Am I Evil?" "No Remorse," "Damage Inc.," "Master of Puppets," "Whiplash," "The Four Horsemen," "Fade to Black," "Seek and Destroy," "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)," "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Metal Milita" are featured in this collection of live performances. ~ Rovi
One of the hardest, heaviest, and most uncompromising rock bands in America, Metallica show no mercy as they devastate the audience in this 1997 concert video shot in Fort Worth, TX. Songs include "Enter Sandman," "Nothing Else Matters," "Until It Sleeps," "Ride the Lightning," "Fade To Black," and "So What." Be careful how you say that title! ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2003
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A powerful and uncompromising heavy metal band, Metallica managed the rare feat of rising from the underground of thrash to become the biggest rock group on Earth, and despite many changes in their lineup, their approach, and their sound, at the end of the day Metallica never stopped playing their music in their own way and on their own terms. Metallica: Dark Souls Unauthorized is a documentary which combines newsreel footage with interviews with people who know the band to fashion an inside look at one of the most powerful forces in hard rock. Produced without the participation of the group or their management, Metallica: Dark Souls Unauthorized features no music or performances from Metallica. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2002
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The metal band Metallica is easily one of the greatest acts in the history of the genre. Metallica: Legendary Licks -- Guitar, 1988-1997 offers an in-depth analysis of eight of their songs, allowing the viewer to learn how to play these compositions. The songs are "One," "The Shortest Straw," "Enter Sandman," "Sad but True," "The Unforgiven," "Nothing Else Matters," "Hero of the Day," and "Fuel." ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 1993
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Metallica are a band known for not doing things half way, and when they set out to make a live album, they did it on an epic scale. Metallica: Live Sh*t -- Binge and Purge is a mammoth box set which on features a complete three hour concert recorded in Mexico City 1993 on compact disc, and on home video adds two more shows in their entirety -- San Diego in 1992, and Seattle in 1989. If that wasn't enough, the package also comes with an extensive souvenir booklet, a Metallica stencil, a replica of a "snakepit pass" from the 1992-93 tour, and more. Eight and a half hours of Metallica at the peak of their form, Metallica: Live Sh*t -- Binge and Purge is the ultimate live set from one of America's most consistently innovative hard rock bands. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
The underground heavy metal phenomenon gets an official release after nearly a decade of bootlegging and trading by die-hard metalheads as Killing Time Productions and filmmaker Marc Paschke's team up to bring the most outrageous metal documentary ever produced to home video. This is drunken heavy metal debauchery at its absolute finest, with over 100 minutes of the best bands in the business and their biggest fans stumbling, slurring, and swearing their way through a series of hilarious clips and inebriated interviews. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica
Of all the bands that emerged from the thrash metal underground in the 1980's, none rose higher than Metallica -- and few bands have ever accomplished so much while compromising so little. While staying true to their creed of hard, fast, intense heavy metal, Metallica have toured the world's largest and most prestigious venues and sold tens of millions of records, and are still going strong nearly twenty-five years after they were formed. Metallica: The History of Metallica (also released as Metallica: Out Of The Loop) is a documentary on the band's long, hard climb to the top, featuring interviews with members of the group and those close to them. This film was produced without the cooperation or authorization of Metallica, and includes no music or performances from the band. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2000
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Metallica: Rock Warriors Unauthorized charts the creation and rise of the band that stands as arguably the most successful metal act of all time. The film consists primarily of interviews with people who knew the band and discusses such career turning events as how the band members firs met each other, how the band's name was decided upon, and the events surrounding the untimely death of original bass player Cliff Burton. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Thrash metal pioneers Metallica are one band who've never been afraid of a challenge, but in 1998 they tried an experiment that surprised both fans and casual observers -- they performed a special concert with the San Francisco Symphony, in which the group and conductor/arranger Michael Kamen brought together the group's raw guitar firepower with the dynamic range of a full orchestra. A camera crew was on hand to record the event, and Metallica: S&M captures the full 150-minute concert in its entirety. The band performs two new songs, Human and No Leaf Clover, as well as eighteen classics from their back catalog, including Enter Sandman, The Call Of Ktulu, Master Of Puppets, The Thing That Should No Be, Sad But True, and Until It Sleeps. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2003
- NR
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Award-winning filmmakers Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger (of the Paradise Lost films on HBO) direct Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, a documentary about rock stars in therapy. After 20 years of heavy metal, a few members of Metallica decide to hire psychologist Phil Towle to work out some group tensions during the making of their album St. Anger. Most of the therapy sessions involve drummer Lars Ulrich and singer/guitarist James Hetfield, with some input from guitarist Kirk Hammett. Also included are former band members Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and ex-bassist Jason Newsted. The band works through difficulties in group dynamics, personal demons, and relationship issues. The film shows recording sessions as well as therapy sessions, including the recruitment of bassist Robert Trujillo. The much-publicized controversies of Internet file-sharing and Hetfield's drug rehabilitation are also discussed. In 2003, Metallica released the album St. Anger on Elektra Records. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica, James Hetfield, (more)
The home video release Metallica: Up Close and Personal compiles around an hour of candid, behind-the-scenes footage of Metallica group members. They offer many revelations and inside stories about their experiences on the road and in the recording studio, and their history as a band. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica, James Hetfield, (more)
Director John Woo brings Hong Kong-style martial arts action to this comic book-flavored sequel that eschews the complicated plot and political maneuverings of its predecessor in favor of pure, adrenaline-charged thrills. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, an operative for the top-secret government agency IMF (Impossible Missions Force). Fellow agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) has gone rogue, stealing a sample of a deadly synthetic virus named Chimera that could rapidly wipe out the world's population. Ambrose's plan is to sell Chimera to the highest bidder in exchange for shares of stock in the winner's company. Summoned by the new IMF chief (Anthony Hopkins in an uncredited cameo role), Ethan is assigned to recruit the help of Ambrose's former lover Nyah Nordoff-Hall (Thandie Newton), a gorgeous woman who left Ambrose broken-hearted and who may be able to quickly regain his confidence. Once he meets and spends a night with Nyah, however, Ethan is smitten, and now must both capture Ambrose and keep Nyah alive as she infiltrates a nest of vipers. Sophisticated disguises, gun battles, and high-speed chases are the order of the day, very much in the James Bond mold. Mission: Impossible 2 is based on a story by Star Trek: The Next Generation writers Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga, with a script polish by Robert Towne. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, (more)
- 1996
- NR
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Following their acclaimed documentary about a controversial death in a small town, Brother's Keeper, filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, explore another criminal case with even more complex strands. When the mutilated corpses of three eight-year-old boys are found near a wooded stream in West Memphis, AR, suspicion falls on a trio of young men, Jessie Miskelly Jr., Jason Baldwin, and Damian Wayne Echols. Stories that the men listened to hard rock music and fashioned themselves satanists fueled speculation of their involvement in the crime. Unlike Brother's Keeper, in which the citizens of the upstate New York town rallied to protect one of its own, an elderly man accused of killing one of his siblings, Paradise Lost portrays West Memphis as split on the question of guilt. Berlinger and Sinofsky offer equal time to both sides, but as this long and absorbing film rolls on, it becomes clear that they're skeptical of the prosecution's case, especially because it rests so heavily on an confession extracted from the mentally challenged Miskelly, and suspicious of the stepfather of one of the victims, who seems to relish the spotlight a bit too much. Paradise Lost 2: Revelations, a sequel, follows the case deeper into the appeals process. ~ Tom Wiener, Rovi
- 1997
This 1997 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Nathan Lane and features musical guest Metallica. ~ Skyler Miller, Rovi
- Starring:
- Nathan Lane, Metallica, (more)
- 2011
This release from the Bridge School Concert series captures the 25th anniversary concert, featuring such landmark performances as "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan, "Blue Ridge Mountains" by Fleet Foxes, "People Have the Power" by Patti Smith, "Heroes" by David Bowie, and more. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, (more)
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