U2 Rattle and Hum

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U2 Rattle and Hum

PG-13

1988

1h 39m

Documentary

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In 1987, legendary Irish rock group U2 -- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. -- embark on the North American leg of the concert tour for their acclaimed album, "The Joshua Tree." The band visits historic sites of musical importance -- including Elvis Presley's Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn. -- and spend time in the recording studio working on covers of classic rock tunes and new songs with guests like blues guitarist B.B. King and a gospel choir.

John Swenson

United Press International

10/09/2016

With some hard-hearted editing this might have ended up being one of the finest concert films ever, but as a feature film Rattle and Hum ends up a failure.

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Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review

12/14/2006

4/5

Among the best concert films ever.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

08/08/2005

2/5

Dan Lybarger

Nitrate Online

12/14/2004

4/5

Nicely shot if not terribly innovative concert film.

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views

01/30/2004

3/5

Collin Souter

eFilmCritic.com

01/24/2004

2.5

R&H exists as it does simply because U2 had “planned” too much ahead of time, the antithesis of spontaneity and the killjoy of documentary filmmaking.

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02/25/2024

Amazing concert footage from the best live band on the planet

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Gage Y

09/25/2023

Great look into the four Irish lads who made themselves into one of the greatest bands of all-time. 5/5

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06/24/2020

The fact that there is 20 points between the Critics and Audience score is proof of the idiots they are. If you love U2 This is an incredible film putting you there.,.

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06/08/2020

A bit preachy and featuring a self-absorbed U2, this is still a more than worthy look at the Irish group at the end of their '80's era. The music is worth the price of admission.

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01/24/2015

People are right about Bono. He was a prick back then too. In fact the whole band seemed a bit sheepish in the interview parts. Expected more maturity at that stage in the career of U2

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07/19/2013

Of all the concert dvd/documentaries I've seen, this is the best. A standard for how concerts should be filmed.

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Synopsis

In 1987, legendary Irish rock group U2 -- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. -- embark on the North American leg of the concert tour for their acclaimed album, "The Joshua Tree." The band visits historic sites of musical importance -- including Elvis Presley's Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn. -- and spend time in the recording studio working on covers of classic rock tunes and new songs with guests like blues guitarist B.B. King and a gospel choir.

Director: Phil Joanou
Producer: Michael Hamlyn
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Midnight Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.6M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)