U2: Rattle and Hum

1988 1h 38m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 81

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King from Dublin to Graceland.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bono
Self
The Edge
Self
Larry Mullen Jr.
Self
Adam Clayton
Self
B.B. King
Self
Phil Joanou
Self
Dennis Bell
Self
Adam Gussow
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Phil Joanou
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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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 Phil Joanou, shot by Jordan Cronenweth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Phil Joanou 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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Bono and The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0096328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 81 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Phil Joanou directs. Jordan Cronenweth behind the camera. Phil Joanou cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Phil Joanou, shot by Jordan Cronenweth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Phil Joanou shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Bono and The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0096328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 81 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jordan Cronenweth
Editing: Phil Joanou
Production design: Willie Williams
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $8,600,823
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

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GenerationofSwine2023-01-14
★ 10/10
Its not at all bad. The homage that U2 is playing seemingly went over a lot of peoples heads causing the illusion that they were comparing themselves to rock and blues greats when, really, they were thanking them. I think the real dividing line here, however, is Bono. You either love him and almost venerate him as a saint among rock stars, or you hate him for the exact same reason, that is, you hate him for caring. And that is why I believe so many people walked away from this documentary. Then again, honestly, it could be because of U2's later day sins. The Joshua Tree was their main break out and a lot of fans will the the "they were good up until they got famous" line. That's not exactly true, with the exception of the argument over Zooropa, they were good through Pop. The fall back, especially following All You Can't Leave Behind and the lackluster follow-ups that tainted the formerly great band are probably the reason this is viewed with hostility. Give it a short, if nothing else than the film is a love letter to American music and general, and the rock and blues idols that inspired one of the best bands of the 80s

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