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Metallica Through the Never (2013)
Metallica Delivers!
Although, a viewer can never fully experience a Metallica concert by simply watching a film, this is as close as you can get. The 3D and IMAX aspect were excellent. The sound was awesome and the picture was extremely clear. The story that goes with the film can be interpreted in different ways, but isn't that the way it is with art? Metallica did a great job on stage by keeping visual effects playing so that the audience doesn't get bored. And just when you think the concert is getting tiresome in content, it changes up again. It seems to me that the band put serious effort into this movie. They play homage to to old school, die hard metal fan, and move forward in keeping up with various trends. Some may feel that they were ripped off in other areas of the film, but if that is the case, they didn't get the just of the film.
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Great look into the psych of a Child
Although I gave this movie an 8, I feel that it could easily be better. At a glance I wasn't sure about this movie. I knew the book from grade school, and although I am not too old, 31, I wasn't sure if this movie would work. I was under the impression that it was Hollywood just making another buck. I was wrong. I have read the boards and seen a lot of negative talk with this film. I feel this is because many don't see the film in the light that it should be viewed in. Many see this film and think that its not a children's movie. They weren't entertained. Well, no its not really a kids movie, but it is Kid Friendly. Children will be entertained, but there are very adult themed items going on. And judging from the reviews, I think it was over the heads of adults. Kids will like it because of the age of the boy and the Wild Things are eye catching. The films underlining message to me was that we tend to forget about the fears of growing up. I remember being so scared at the fact that someday I was going to die, what happens when the sun goes out, fear of breaking a permanent tooth, etc. Many adults look at childhood as a wonderful place and there is no worries on the mind of a child, but in reality there is more to the mind of a child then that. It seems like there is constant worrying about the present and future state of a child. This movie taps into all this but many are going to overlook it and think that Max just needed a spanking. Well, I am not one to oppose spankings if they are warranted, but Max did not need a spanking but attention. He should have had been given the attention way before he turned wild. If you aren't going to give a child positive attention, they will act negatively for it. I heard many left, or turned off the film because of Max. First of all Max's character is very misunderstood and is acted great. His acting should be looked at is a very positive manner. It had great energy and was portrayed with honest effort. The creatures were great. They hit on many different attitudes among people today. The music isn't for everyone. I found it great. I know some people that can't stand children singing, but I loved it. The visuals were great and the use of CGI was well done. Again this is a movie that many are not going to get and thats okay. I suggest watching it with an open mind and look at all the film. Don't get turned off by something and decide it is a bad film.