A7xDrumCovers has decided to join us with his take on film GLOBAL METALGenre: Documentary, Music
Age Rating: 14A Directors: Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn Writers: Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn Notable Appearances: Sam Dunn, Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Tom Araya (Slayer), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) Release Information: October 17, 2007 (Bergen International Film Festival); 20 June, 2008 Plot/Goal: Sam Dunn has recieved multiple notes from fans across the world for his previous movie, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005), and has inspired him to travel around the world to learn about metal cultures outside of North America. While doing this, he meets up with metal bands who originated from these countries, as well as American bands with stories related to such countries, to learn about the struggle and shocking details about being a band, or a fan, in a foreign country. Review Interviews + Narration (Acting + Writing) 10/10 - As with most documentaries, one of the most important pieces of making a inspiring story is to have good speakers, and being a good speaker yourself. Sam Dunn is the narrator and star of the film, as well as writer and even director, and he takes this position very well with the emphasis and pleasant descriptions we hope to hear in a movie to keep it from being stale. Metal artists being interviewed, as well as fans, describe their countries and compare America to them, in such a way that could be agreed with in a similar manor to anyone watching wether a Metal fan or not, but keeps it sensibly appealing to the main demographic of Metal-heads. Soundtrack 8/10 - In general, the soundtrack could appeal to just about anyone who listens to any Metal subgenre, but as for people who do not listen to Metal, this might not work for you. Since this movie is directed to Metal fans anyways, this should be much of an issue. However, some of the music used in this film is even too heavy for my tastes, especially considering my WIDE array of Metal enthusiasm. Regardless, its easy to respect it and simply let it pass as you continue to focus on the interviews themselves. Visuals 9/10 - Something that caught my eye a lot better than most other documentaries was the lack of visual statistics, and more theorizing and discussion of the flow of music in each country. Visually, you understand what people are going through in these countries on a daily basis, you understand the life they have to live, you see what they risk just to be a metal fan, even if it is against the cultural norm. This kind of visual treating is shown particularly in the India segment of the movie. Without spoiling anything, if you happen to see the movie, have a good look yourself to see what I mean. Feels 10/10 - Regardless of what kind of person you are, it is very easy to become attached to the fans in particular, and the lifestyle they describe in every country. The pain they go through and the issues they take on, as well as the social outcasting, makes you feel emotion for these people, and makes you feel lucky in comparison. Not to give the audience a total guilt trip, however, as many of these people stand for their country and hope to make the name of such countries high ranking in the metal-scene. Its a powerful message, really. Personal Experiences - I found the Japanese, Indian, and Indonesian segments the most interesting because of the stories the fans and bands discuss at these moments. I felt that their stories were the most interesting, without becoming too controversial. I am not one to be interested in Religious issues which are highly covered in Isreal and Dubai, however your mileague may vary. Overall Rating - 9.5/10 Would I recommend this movie? Absolutely, especially to anyone who is familiar with Metal or interested in anthropology. The movie has a message to take for anyone though, even if you dont listen to Metal. Its certainly a one-of-a-kind treat to see different countries' normality compared in this way, and it feels rather perfect for someone who has always wondered how a band from overseas could've gotten big enough to be known globally. Please go see this movie if you havent already, it is one of the best and most unique documentaries I've ever seen. WHIPLASH #Limbo HenGoku is back with yet another movie review Genre: Drama, Music
Age Certification: Rated R Directer: Damien Chazelle Writer(s): Damien Chazelle Notable actor(s): Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons Release Information: 15 October 2014 (english) Plot Outline: A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. Review Acting 10/10: The acting in this movie is absolutely flawless. J.K. Simmons delivers one of the best performances that I have ever seen on film. The acting was very believable and made the characters likable for what they were. Writing 9/10: I thought the writing in this movie was pretty good. The story of the movie is interesting, the characters are introduced and also had some good development. The dialogue in the movie was pretty nice, too. It's not a fast pace though. There are no unnecessary scenes. Soundtrack 8/10: The soundtrack in the movie was good to listen to, I found myself tapping my feet every time the characters were performing. Visuals 8/10: I thought everything in the movie looked great. It had good camera angles and all. It indeed added to overall experience. Feels 10/10: I was emotionally invested in this movie. It's very, very intense. You can't help but feel bad for Miles Teller's character in the movie. I just wanted him to succeed and endure what he was going through. Personal Experiences: This is quite possibly the most intense film I have ever seen to date. I have not bitten my nails as hard as I did for any other movie the way I did for this one. The more I think about this movie, the better it gets. There is absolutely nothing I did not like about this movie. Overall rating 8.5/10 Watch it Would I recommend it? I definitely recommend a movie like this because it's truly good. Honest to god this movie will sink its claws into you. I'll say if you have anxiety problems and don't like it when someone is giving someone else grief then this might be a negative for you. However, it's probably what this movie is going for anyway. Still watch imo Hi, #Limbo HenGoku here. I'm here to give you my first experience on a Bollywood movie Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in IndiaGenre: Adventure, Drama, Musical
Age certification: PG Directer: Ashutosh Gowariker Writers: Ashutosh Gowariker Notable actors: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley Release information: 8 May 2002 (USA) Plot outline: The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers... Review Acting 8/10: I thought the acting in this movie was pretty good. Aamir Khan did his role perfectly as Bhuvan in the film. The reast were pretty decent but times I just could not buy the acting. Writing 9/10: I thought the writting in the movie was pretty good. Film at time felt like it was dragging on though. There aren't really any unnecessary scenes in the movie either. Soundtrack 10/10: The music in the movie is so catchy, I can't help but tap my feet to it when it plays. The soundtrack was very enjoyable. Visuals 6/10: Movie was pretty much dailogue heavy so visuals didn't have much to offer. Although, I thought everything looked awesome in the movie. Feels 8/10: The feels in this movie was pretty great. I didn't really relate to any of the characters in the movie. I did however was rooting for them in the movie. I could help but root for them to succeed and in the end when they do suceed, you'd feel very happy for them. Personal experiences: Not gonna lie, when I saw that this movie was close to four hours long, I was kind of on the fence about it. But now I don't regret watching it all. close to 4 hours of constant intrigue. The movie is only long because of the soundtrack but I didn't even need to skip them because I thought it was so well done and fun to watch. This is the first bolywood film I had ever seen and it really got me. Overall Rating 8/10 Would i recommend it? Yes, I will recommend this movie to anyone who are interested in venturing in bolywood for the first time. nearly 4 hours of constant intrigue, won't disappoint |
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