Metallica - Some Kind of Monster

Starring:Joe Berlinger, Dan Braun (II), Stefan Chirazi, Erica Forstadt, Mike Gillies, Kirk Hammett, Zach Harmon, Cali Tee Hetfield, James Hetfield, Pepper Keenan, Danny Lohner, Peter Mensch, Jason Newsted, Peter Paterno, Twiggy Ramirez, Bob Rock, Brian Sagrafena, Bruce Sinofsky, Niclas Swanlund, Lars Ulrich
Director: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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With voyeuristic intensity, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster explores the intricate connections that are created, nurtured, and challenged between members of a long-lasting band. That this intimate odyssey of group therapy and self-discovery involves Metallica--the most successful heavy metal group of all time--is just one reason this film is so uniquely fascinating. Having proven their documentary skills with Brother's Keeper and Paradise Lost (which included Metallica in its soundtrack), filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky spent two years with Metallica as the band survived the defection of long-time bassist Jason Newsted, struggled to record St. Anger, and recruited $40,000-per-month "performance enhancement coach" Phil Towle to counsel members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett as they confronted alcoholism, creative obstacles, and themselves in an effort to determine the viability of Metallica's future. With sincere hope, honest discussion, and the hiring of new bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica battle their personal and professional demons, showing the vulnerable side of a business that thrives on raging testosterone. The effort pays off for everyone involved, especially the fans: Like the ultimate backstage pass, Some Kind of Monster is a healing journey into the hard-beating heart of rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon
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Featuring the most successful heavy metal band of all time, METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER offers a revealing and exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the legendary band as they confront personal demons and their relationships with each other while recording their Grammy-winning album, St. Anger.

Metallica - Some Kind of Monster
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Shark Sandwich. ...

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Metallica - Some Kind of Monster
Starring: Joe Berlinger , Dan Braun (II) , Stefan Chirazi , Erica Forstadt , and Mike Gillies
Director: Joe Berlinger , and Bruce Sinofsky
Manufacturer: Paramount
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Release Date: 2005-01-25

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With voyeuristic intensity, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster explores the intricate connections that are created, nurtured, and challenged between members of a long-lasting band. That this intimate odyssey of group therapy and self-discovery involves Metallica--the most successful heavy metal group of all time--is just one reason this film is so uniquely fascinating. Having proven their documentary skills with Brother's Keeper and Paradise Lost (which included Metallica in its soundtrack), filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky spent two years with Metallica as the band survived the defection of long-time bassist Jason Newsted, struggled to record St. Anger, and recruited $40,000-per-month "performance enhancement coach" Phil Towle to counsel members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett as they confronted alcoholism, creative obstacles, and themselves in an effort to determine the viability of Metallica's future. With sincere hope, honest discussion, and the hiring of new bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica battle their personal and professional demons, showing the vulnerable side of a business that thrives on raging testosterone. The effort pays off for everyone involved, especially the fans: Like the ultimate backstage pass, Some Kind of Monster is a healing journey into the hard-beating heart of rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Featuring the most successful heavy metal band of all time, METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER offers a revealing and exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the legendary band as they confront personal demons and their relationships with each other while recording their Grammy-winning album, St. Anger.

Customer Reviews:

Shark Sandwich. ..........2007-06-16

I don't really know where to start: I can't reconcile that the same guys can own the rights to such a brutal character demolition (done entirely hara-kiri style) and be so brave as to allow its unabridged release, yet at the same time be so wet as to be unable, variously, to work for more than four hours a day, have a conversation between themselves without a therapist or, in Kirk Hammet's case, even string an idiomatic sentence together (is it just me, or does he look like Buster Bluth with as poodle wig by the way?). Either they're really contradictory, troubled personalities, or they're just really, really thick. I can't make up my mind.

The creative process and band dynamics are laid bare and revealed to be Spinal Tap all the way - to an extent you couldn't dream was possible (Exhibit A being the lyrics to Frantic: "My lifestyle determines my deathstyle!/My lifestyle determines my deathstyle!/Keep searching/Keep on searching/This search goes on/This search goes on/Keep searching/Keep on searching/This search goes on/This search goes on/" which, stupid though they may seem written down, are exponentially stupider when you watch the lads brainstorming to work them out in the first place. To think that these guys even claimed intellectual property, let alone sued anyone for theft of it!

It is a fascinating document of the decay of mass media corporate rock, implicating everyone from the Record Company to the fans, marked in every case by a pathological lack of self-awareness. Seeing Lars Urlich leading the charge to sue his own fans, and simultaneously monetising his art collection for literally millions of dollars beggars belief, but then is outdone by the extraordinary self indulgence and utter wetness of James Hetfield throughout large parts of the film. Never before has such a hard man heavy metaller revealed himself to be such a lady's blouse. The departing bass player has it right: Hard rockers don't hire therapists. It's lame.

There is a large Spinal Tap element: not only does the documentary spookily similar in content, but Urlich at one point even alludes, correctly, to the "S~ Sandwich" parallel, and Bob Rock (the Ian Faith equivalent) resembles a portly David St. Hubbins.

But for all this, and I don't know how, but the Metallica franchise comes out, ultimately, with a fair bit of credit. They sort out the personal issues (interestingly by creating common enemies outside the band - the radio network and the poor therapist, Phil Towle - against whom they all immediately unify), realise the error of their ways, and round out with a surprisingly humble performance and video shoot amongst the inmates of San Quentin jail. The resulting record, St. Anger sounds like it was quite good too, despite all the indications and expectations to the contrary.

One notes wryly that, despite trying, Metallica has not managed to put out another record since (though have managed to fire Bob Rock!) so perhaps in a year or two we might be treated to *Another* Kind of Monster?

Well worth a night in.

Olly Buxton

Crippled Giants.......2007-06-10

Much like the band's music since 1991, Metallica's Some Kind of Monster is a total dud. All we really get is some "insight" into what makes Lars and James tick, which is essentially power and control over the band (no surprise to fans). Don't get me wrong, I LOVE metallica's old stuff, and regard Lars and James' first four albums as essential recordings. No one is disputing their contribution to heavy metal music, they're kings. But Metallica's crowns fell off long ago.
Lars has managed to turn himself into the most hated figure in rock music, due to his Napster suit, and his incurable case of diarrhea of the mouth. Somewhat surprising (and one of the only "revelations" in the film), is that James is a bigger douche than Lars. He pushed Newsted out of the band, chose his family over his music, and has become the new poster boy for why rock stars should never get sober. Our old friends from "Alcoholica" are all washed up, out of beer and out of inspiration.
They certainly have balls for putting this out. It isn't kind to any of them. How un-rock and roll is this thing anyway? A therapist for a heavy metal band? HA! They all come off like bored, whiny brats, kicking at the dead horse of a once great band, trying to salvage what's already sunk.
I can't tell you how hard this is to watch for fans of the old Metallica. It's like Superman in a wheelchair. Rock and roll, and especially metal, is supposed to be dangerous. It's supposed to be hard, fast, and balls out. It's supposed to be everything Metallica once was. They really have become some kind of monster.

Hmmmm.......2007-05-14

This should be re-titled: Metallica: The making of St Shibre. I felt this was more a making of, then a documentary of the band falling apart, yes there were some interesting pieces, the interview with poor old Mustaine, James talking about home life, Jason's views on the future of Metallica etc etc... but with a running time of over 2 hours and way too much rehearsal footage I would only recommended only to die hard fans.

Metallica.......2007-03-20

I NEVER received this DVD. AMAZON REFUSED to compensate me stating that the retailer had. I just took the hit.

New Metallica fan! This movie ROCKS!.......2007-01-30

A GREAT documentary! I loved it and I learned to respect Metallica's music. I've never been a Metallica fan, but I am now. This behind the scenes documentary showed the REAL people behind the metal!

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