Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Directed by Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

Produced by Electra Entertainment, Vertigo

2004140 min7.1 / 10

An intimate, psychologically probing documentary about three rock legends confronting decades of unresolved conflict and learning vulnerability through therapy.

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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  • Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Metallica: Some Kind of Monster end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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72/ 100

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