The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
Music · 2019
S&M2, the live concert film from Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony is the concert event of the year! S&M2 features 20 songs from the two-night event that opened San Francisco’s new Chase Center, with many Metallica fan favourites and two unique classical songs chosen by San Francisco Symphony Musical Director, Michael Tilson Thomas. S&M2 is newly re-edited by the band, with re-mixed and remastered audio, for a whole new look and sound from the original theatrical run in October 2019.
Movie details
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
2019 Music 2h 30m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
8.7 / 10
Community rating
S&M2, the live concert film from Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony is the concert event of the year! S&M2 features 20 songs from the two-night event that opened San Francisco’s new Chase Center, with many Metallica fan favourites and two unique classical songs chosen by San Francisco Symphony Musical Director, Michael Tilson Thomas. S&M2 is newly re-edited by the band, with re-mixed and remastered audio, for a whole new look and sound from the original theatrical run in October 2019.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
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For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Wayne Isham
James Hetfield
Self
Lars Ulrich
Self
Kirk Hammett
Self
Robert Trujillo
Self
Michael Tilson Thomas
Self
E
Edwin Outwater
Self
S
San Francisco Symphony
Cast
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Put Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.