Some Kind Of Monster

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 / Amazon.com --

Here are some articles about the film:
- Dailynews.com: In therapy with the members of Metallica
- SeattlePi: Metallica doc strips down monsters of rock to egomaniacal pussycats
- WaffleMovies.com: This documentary tears open Metallica for everyone to see the dirty laundry, and it works because there is something oddly compelling about watching legendary heavy metal, hard rock tough guys go to therapy and talk about their feelings.
- Orlando Weekly: METAL FATIGUE By Steve Schneider
- RollingStone: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
- WashingtonPost: Heavy and Human
- USA Today: Softer side of rockers emerges in 'Metallica'

And of course RottenTomatoes ( They gave 85/100 )
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