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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

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After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.

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Fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how Metallica survives one of their more turbulent periods.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 06/29/2022
Snippets of the band’s brutally percussive music punctuate the endless encounter sessions, which expose the musicians’ boundless self-absorption... Go to Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis Las Vegas Mercury 09/09/2004
4/5
The real beauty of "Metallica" is its understanding of a business, and a fan base, that provide no way to age gracefully while retaining musical credibility. Go to Full Review Jamie Russell BBC.com 09/04/2004
5/5
Whether you know everything or nothing about Metallica, it will rock you. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 04/25/2017
4/5
Raw docu shows band at a low point; frequent cursing. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal 09/19/2010
3.5/4
A mostly terrific documentary about a mostly terrible album. Despite derisory poor-me whining, it captures fragility and fear in Metallica's questioned relevancy, considered disbandment and the closest things to tears they can muster for each other. Go to Full Review Jay Antani Cinema Writer 08/20/2010
3/4
An entertaining and penetrating look at the creative process Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Madam D @Madam1948 Feb 22 I'm not into head-banging music, but these guys can truly play some bad 'ol guitar. Enjoyed the riffs. See more revolver.0 8 @Revolver08 07/22/2025 lamest spinal tap parody See more Devlin E @RT25145301 11/05/2024 I LOVE Metallica, PERIOD, EXCLAMATION MARK.! See more James S @RT99459189 08/31/2024 It helps you understand why st anger sounded the way they did See more Matthew R @RT79688741 08/01/2024 Great documentary of the best band out there. Unfortunately, it documents a very hard time for the band. See more B. B @b.b.2026 05/10/2023 For diehard fans, seek out the 2 disc DVD. The bonus content is longer than the movie. See more Read all reviews
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Joe Berlinger

Director

Bruce Sinofsky

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Kirk Hammett

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James Hetfield

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Dave Mustaine

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Jason Newsted

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Synopsis After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Director
Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
Producer
Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Third Eye Motion Picture Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.2M
Runtime
2h 20m
Sound Mix
Surround
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