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Metallica Through the Never (2013)
This is something not to be missed.
So, few quick thoughts about screening of "Metallica Through The Never" I had a big pleasure of attending. What can I say - it was simply phenomenal and I am still blown away! Not that I would expect anything else from the best band ever but still, it was just another level. And they took live performance to another level too with that monstrous, colossal stage filled with elements from their entire superb career.
Apparently I can say this was my 10th Metallica gig, since this is as close as you can get to experience them live... not being on the actual concert! The 3D effect made you feel like you're up there on stage with Metallica, it was incredible and took my breath away. Camera work was outstanding and the whole project was a really huge effort for everyone involved, so thanks to every single person who made it happen. I really liked the surreal plot, I think it was great and quite universal addition to the concert footage, up to your interpretation, just like most of James Hetfield's lyrics. Dane (DeHaan) did a really good job portraying Trip and in a way we can relate to him as loyal, passionate Metallica fans going through struggle in our own lives, just like him during his... trip. He was a hero and we can be one too, if we try and if we dedicate our souls and hearts to something important (it can be Metallica, our family, friends, you choose what it is for you). I just wish the movie part was longer but then... I feel like everything was too short, hah. And I have to add that... Well, you know how much that band means to me, how big, influential and significant part of my life they are, so there were obviously few moments when I cried (how can you not when they walk on stage during epic "The Ecstasy Of Gold"?). Seeing Metallica is always a very emotional (!) experience for me so that's good I had the glasses on, no one could see a sensitive little boy in tears, haha. And the ending with a tribute to Cliff Burton (at least that's how I felt myself) and the boys performing "Orion" in an empty arena - it was very special and beautiful.
All in all: an amazing, exceptional movie and tremendous job put into "Metallica Through The Never". I don't have to add that the concert itself and performance by the band was out of this world but it's something that Metallica got me used to. They're so full of passion and you can just feel it when they're on stage doing what they do best. Go see it, spread the word, tell your friends, tell your pets, tell everyone! This is something not to be missed. Trust me. After all, have I ever lied to you?