Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

2004 2h 20m EN

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7.1

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METACRITIC

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7.5

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★7.1TMDB · 250🍅88%Rotten Tomatoes●74Metacritic★7.5IMDB · 20,828

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Hetfield
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Lars Ulrich
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Kirk Hammett
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Robert Trujillo
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Jason Newsted
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Dave Mustaine
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Bob Rock
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Phil Towle
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Credits

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Director: Bruce Sinofsky
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bruce Sinofsky, shot by Wolfgang Held. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor M. Watanabe Milmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0387412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bruce Sinofsky directs. Wolfgang Held behind the camera. M. Watanabe Milmore cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 22 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Bruce Sinofsky, shot by Wolfgang Held. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor M. Watanabe Milmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0387412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.