Cunning Stunts
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Movie Reviews of Cunning Stunts
Movie Review: "Metallica Delivers a Great Sounding Set in Texas"
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD of a "Summer 1997" performance by Metallica, was released in December 1998, some 5 years ago. I own the VHS format, which is nothing, but the 2 hour concert shown in it's entirety. Since this tape captutes the "Load" tour, it features some of that album's core singles, but the guys of Metallica don't shy away from playing selections from their 1980's albums, as well as a few numbers from "The Black Album (1991)."The opener "So What", is a cover song originally recorded in 1981 by some British Heavy Metal group. The heavy rocker "Creeping Death (from "Ride the Lightning")" follows.
Most if not all of this video consists of tracks off of 1984's
"Ride the Lightning", "Metallica (1991)", and the under-rated "Load (1996)." "Master of Puppets (1986)" is the only track off of that same album, and "One" is the only composition taken from "...And Justice for All (1988)." Of course "Last Caress", "Am I Evil?", and "Seek & Destroy" are performed as encores. I especially dig the "Kill 'Em All/Ride the Lightning" medley, that consists of "Fight Fire with Fire (1984)", and Metallica's first song "Hit the Lights (1981)." This video is a great buy, and the DVD format must be of greater quality, but hey VHS does the trick for me. Fans of early Metallica, the "Black album", and the singles released from "Load", will enjoy every minute of this stellar 1997 concert performance.
Movie Review: To everyone that ISN'T a Metallica fan...
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, this concert DVD is for the fans. If you don't enjoy "mistakes" or "fun" on stage, then you might as well go buy Milli Vanilli on DVD. Because this is raw, concert, non rehearsed Metallica at it's best. There are PLENTY of songs on here that sound great [even if Hetfield screeches a few times, you try singing 3 hours a day 5 days a week for 2 years and we'll see how your voice sounds]. I love it. I've always been a big fan, and I've tried to see Metallica as many times as possible. To the fans, this is a great DVD. To people that expect a concert to be perfect, well you might as well just by a CD of Metallica because you're going to be disappointed. Oh, and to the person that made the comment about the energy being "low" due to the "pause and comment" portions to the crowd, you've obviously never gone to a concert, because that's what a CONCERT is all about. Sure, they could have edited those portions out, but if you've ever seen them live, you'll realize what Metallica made this DVD for. For fans that CAN'T always go see them live. This DVD captures the TRUE concert feel.
And for the price, this DVD can't be beat. Plenty of songs, multiple camera angles, background information on the band and the concert setup, pictures taken while touring, and plenty of great loud explosions and pyro, just like Metallica has been, will be, and always shall be.
Movie Review: Earth-shaking. Overwhelimingly vast in all areas.
Summary: 5 Stars
You really don't have to be fan of metallica to enjoy this video because in the end it is just superb rock and roll. Everyone keeps saying that this concert seems "unreahearsed". What? if anything i'm amazed about how familiar and comfortable they are with every song they play and is it me or is there a massive, pre-rehearsed stage explosion at the end (sorry to give it away but its just too good)? You don't have to be a musician to see these guys are flawless at what they do. I was simply blown away by Kirk Hammets screeching guitar. He's playing like, a zillion notes a second yet he doesn't even have to think about it. James hetfields volcals are superb too. Those "flaws" people keeps noticing are deliberate, he's just messing around with his voice. The audience are great, simply RABID! There is a hilarious moment when Lars Ulrich crouches on the end of the edge of the stage and simply stares at them with a wide-eyed expression.But anyway, the message is simple: if you wanna rock out or just see a great concert, buy this DVD... or may the metal gods have mercy on your soul!
Movie Review: 'tallica gives it all to you BABY!
Summary: 5 Stars
The music's still pounding in my head, looks like Metallica is the only rock band who's still kicking butt. I agree with other people that did not like James' voice, but again it is the best live concert on DVD (video) so far; if you want him to sound good (the same) listen to the CD's over and over. In my opinion this one took the number one spot of my all-time favorites; previously held by Pink Floyd's Delicate sound of thunder. I'm not a big fan of Metallica, (studio stuff), but every time they play in Los Angeles I'm there. Watching them live makes you feel young, and this DVD is the closest thing to the real deal, if not better. From all the bunch, they're the only ones still standing. To anyone who is never been at a Metallica concert, and want to know what a real rock concert is all about, get this DVD ASAP. It's worth every penny of it. P.S. If anyone out there can do something about putting concerts of rock bands from the 70's, 80's, and early 90's on DVD, please do so, we the real rockers will be eternally grateful, today's new rock bands really suck.
Movie Review: The best concert DVD ever recorded
Summary: 5 Stars
Say what you will about Metallica, but one thing you can't deny is that they always put out the best home video releases, especially when it comes to them playing live. Cunning Stunts was recorded before "ReLoad" was released, and features the boys at their best. "Fade To Black", "For Whom the Bell Tolls", "Creeping Death", "Nothing Else Matters", "King Nothing", "So What", and "Sad but True" are all brought to life live great, but there are a few minor gripes. Kirk does mess up a bit on the solo to "One", and on some of the older songs (like the Kill/Ride medley) James seems like he's having trouble remembering his parts. But, the good outweighs the bad in the end, besides the great concert, the DVD features are outstanding, and the picture and sound quality can't be beat; this is how a concert DVD should be done. All in all, this is an essential item if your a Metallica fan, and it is worth every penny.