Shine a Light
A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
Documentary, Music
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2008
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Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
122 min
Release date:
4 Apr 2008
Country:
CA, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$1,000,000
Revenue:
$15,773,307
Awards:
4 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The effect was intense and overwhelming, but I mean that in a good way.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
7 Apr 2008
rotten:
At times, the cutting shifts from the hasty to the impatient to the borderline epileptic, and, while never doubting Scorsese's ardor for the Stones, I got the distinct impression of a style in search of a subject.
– Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
7 Apr 2008
fresh:
The genius of Scorsese's film, which is being shown in IMAX in 93 theaters, is that it reveals the Stones' mortality while celebrating all that makes them more than mere mortals.
– Elysa Gardner,
USA Today,
4 Apr 2008
fresh:
It's showbiz, after all. And the band still rocks like none other, true to their creed that if their adored blues masters can play into their dotage, then so can they.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
4 Apr 2008
fresh:
Close-ups detail the etched faces of the Stones, but they've never seemed more ageless. Their music and spirit are still brash and youthful.
– Patrick MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
4 Apr 2008