The Big Four: Live in Sofia

The Big Four: Live in Sofia

Directed by Nick Wickham, Nick Levitt

Produced by Splinter Films Ltd., Mercury Music Group

2010319 min8.3 / 10

A high-energy live concert documentary capturing four legendary metal bands performing together for a rare, historic occasion.

When the 'Big Four' - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - shared a stage together on 22nd June 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria, the show was beamed live into over 550 theatres worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event. The Big Four Live from Sofia includes full shows from all four bands as well as behind the scenes and interview footage. The legendary concert from the Sonisphere Festival was one of only 7 shows across Europe when the four monsters of metal shared a stage for the first time.

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  • Is The Big Four: Live in Sofia sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Big Four: Live in Sofia scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Big Four: Live in Sofia violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Big Four: Live in Sofia easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Big Four: Live in Sofia end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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97/ 100

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