Metallica: Through the Never - January 28, 2014 preorder

[RIKANA]

Originally Posted by Partyslammer

I watched the 3D version last night. Overall, it looks very good but I have to say U23D is still the best filmed in 3D concert I've ever seen. Switching back and forth between 2D and 3D, there's rarely a major difference except in scenes that are well-lit and usually focusing on Lars and his kit which often do show nice depth.

Also, I was a bit disappointed that Robert Trujillo's bass is pretty low and weak in the mix (see Seek and Destroy and Orion as prime examples) although the overall sound, especially the guitars is well spread across all channels giving the band a nice dimensionality in the live clips. I wish the live audio was a bit more punchy and in-your-face...you really have to blast the volume to get the sound to open up.

The backstory with the kid/roadie's adventure is utterly pointless and silly,

[COLOR="rgb(75, 0, 130)"] I wish there was an option to just watch the show straight through.[/COLOR]

Can any hardcore Metallica fans tell me if the few other live Blu-rays they've released the past few years that feature comparatively better audio mixes or is this the top o' the heap?

His Name is Trip

And in all honesty it helped with the flow of the film. Trip's story helped make the film what it is.
Yes they did a live show in the real world, but at the end of the day it is what it is a Film that anyone who has a metal heart can enjoy.

Personally I thought the same of Pink Floyeds The Wall, its unterlly pointless. just an album with music video.... not entertaining.

And before I get jumped, I do like some of the songs from pink floyd...

RI

[RIKANA]

Originally Posted by Partyslammer

I watched the 3D version last night. Overall, it looks very good but I have to say U23D is still the best filmed in 3D concert I've ever seen. Switching back and forth between 2D and 3D, there's rarely a major difference except in scenes that are well-lit and usually focusing on Lars and his kit which often do show nice depth.

Also, I was a bit disappointed that Robert Trujillo's bass is pretty low and weak in the mix (see Seek and Destroy and Orion as prime examples) although the overall sound, especially the guitars is well spread across all channels giving the band a nice dimensionality in the live clips. I wish the live audio was a bit more punchy and in-your-face...you really have to blast the volume to get the sound to open up.

The backstory with the kid/roadie's adventure is utterly pointless and silly, I wish there was an option to just watch the show straight through.

Can any hardcore Metallica fans tell me if the few other live Blu-rays they've released the past few years that feature comparatively better audio mixes or is this the top o' the heap?

There is no option as of yet... but I would not give up hope... Maby on the 10 year anniversery, or when we least expect it

RI

[Partyslammer]

Originally Posted by RIKANA

His Name is Trip

And in all honesty it helped with the flow of the film. Trip's story helped making the film what it is, Yes they did a live show in the real world, but the film is a film at the end of the day.

Personally I thought the same of Pink Floyeds The Wall, its unterlly pointless. just an album with music video.... not entertaining.

And before I get jumped, I do like some of the songs from pink floyd...

RI

Well, to each his own.

But I should point out the PF's The Wall is a individual album with a clear narrative running through it, Metallica's "Through The Never" is basically a story shoehorned into their live set of existing songs spanning their career to make this movie more than just a simple concert document. Also, The Wall (the movie) is not a live concert, it's a story with music supporting the plot - basically a musical like The Who's "Tommy" or "All That Jazz."

Two very different approaches by two very different rock bands.

[RIKANA]

Originally Posted by Partyslammer

Well, to each his own.

But I should point out the PF's The Wall is a individual album with a clear narrative running through it, Metallica's "Through The Never" is basically a story shoehorned into their live set of existing songs spanning their career to make this movie more than just a simple concert document. Also, The Wall (the movie) is not a live concert, it's a story with music supporting the plot - basically a musical like The Who's "Tommy" or "All That Jazz."

Two very different approaches by two very different rock bands.

Ok... I get what your saying. Sorry but I bleave that INTERSTELLER 5555 was far better then PF's The Wall.

How ever I'm not sure what story your talking about for The Wall, When I watched it is seamed like music video running together, no naritave at all.

I'm not trying to make you mad, but I never saw the story.

Also you can't comepare Never to a Documentary [i'm not sure how thats even possable] film, as it is cleary a film.
the stupid kiddy GLEE, 1D, Beaver, HM and Mily, ect. are more Documentery then Never is.

RI

[Cabanon]

Originally Posted by LastRide

I picked up the 3D version but it cost me $46 before taxes while the 2D version I found for $20 and $25. What's up with the 3D version being so expensive ?. I live in Canada, and realize titles cost a little more up here but this one was jacked up way high. The LE version can be ordered for $70 at HMV where I bought the 3D version. Only place in town that had it..

archambault.ca had it at 59,99$ yesterday. went to pick it up today and boom 69,99$. crap. bought it anyway. they had plenty in stock.

[LastRide]

Originally Posted by Cabanon

archambault.ca had it at 59,99$ yesterday. went to pick it up today and boom 69,99$. crap. bought it anyway. they had plenty in stock.

You bought the Limited Edition version ?. I would assume at that price. Prices seem to be around the same in Canada.

[GxyExpress999]

FYI
Looks like the deluxe LE is $40.99 @ deepdiscount and $39.99 @ DVD planet.

[The Drugstore]

Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

FYI
Looks like the deluxe LE is $40.99 @ deepdiscount and $39.99 @ DVD planet.

Damn I wonder if I can get Amazon to PM those sites??

[kdawq]

Great film! It was nice to see them play Orion during the closing credits.

[HDMan72]

Originally Posted by kdawq

Great film! It was nice to see them play Orion during the closing credits.

I love listening to that on the CD. Still not sure to purchase this, if you could just watch the live set I'd be all over it.

[Kryptonic]

The bass is so tight on this flick. Love it.

[Frantic Canadian]

Can anybody comment on the documentary? Is it edited into one feature-length film, or did they just include it as individual parts like they did when they posted it on their YouTube channel?

[Loiselle]

Originally Posted by Frantic Canadian

Can anybody comment on the documentary? Is it edited into one feature-length film, or did they just include it as individual parts like they did when they posted it on their YouTube channel?

It's identical to how it was shown through the various web outlets. I don't remember if it has chapters, but it's all spliced together.

[Frantic Canadian]

Originally Posted by Loiselle

It's identical to how it was shown through the various web outlets. I don't remember if it has chapters, but it's all spliced together.

That's what I was hoping for. I was afraid that they'd make us watch each part individually instead of editing them together to form one complete film.

[Todd Smith]

Just finished and it is a great disc for sure. I don't regret my purchase. 3d is definitely the way to go with this one as it literally feels like it opens a window right into the arena a lot of the time. 2d would not give the full experience.

Audio, recording and mix wise is overall excellent IMO. Solid low end as far as the bass drum goes which is crucial for me and I was really happy about this. Bass guitar might have been slightly low in the mix, but it's not an issue overall. guitars and vocals are mixed perfectly to my ears and the effects sound incredible with some solid low end which was a nice bonus! The intro to "One" is incredible with potent low end and amazing surround work going on. It is obvious that a lot of time, effort and work went into the recording, mix and whatever else they did to it in the studio to spruce it up and make it sound so clean and present. This is my kind of live concert recording right off the board with the music clearly the focus and not trying to put you in the crowd which I cant stand.

My only gripe really is that there is no concert only option. The plot part which thankfully only takes up a small percentage of the overall film was fine and I had no issue with it, but it would be great to be able to just watch the show without it. They should have included this for the $$$ of this disc especially. I would still buy it again as is, but this would have really made it a home run.

Have not watched the extras.

Overall, this was a good purchase with incredible audio/video and solid 3d.

[Carcaridon]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

My only gripe really is that there is no concert only option. The plot part which thankfully only takes up a small percentage of the overall film was fine and I had no issue with it, but it would be great to be able to just watch the show without it. They should have included this for the $$$ of this disc especially. I would still buy it again as is, but this would have really made it a home run.

It was supposed to be there. Must have been dropped when the specs were finally getting hammered out.

http://www.btlnews.com/commentary/di...ca-to-the-max/

[gates70]

Never seen this movie, so are the show parts full songs or are they parts of songs cutting to the movie and such ?

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by gates70

Never seen this movie, so are the show parts full songs or are they parts of songs cutting to the movie and such ?

Watch the Master of Puppets vid on Youtube from Through the Never which will give you a good idea of what to expect. There are some cuts to the movie at times within the songs, but they are generally non intrusive and minimal. The concert footage is what takes up most the run time thankfully. There are a few parts when the movie cuts in that do diminish the concert footage though which is why a concert only option would have been great. Oh well. The overall experience is amazing though and watching on my 9' wide screen, it felt as close to being at a real show as I have ever experienced in my HT.....by far. Most of the time during the concert footage, it feels as if your screen is a window right into the arena (with the 3d version. You don't get near the same effect in 2d which I sampled) and combined with the crystal clear squeaky clean board sound, it is completely captivating!

[gates70]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Watch the Master of Puppets vid on Youtube from Through the Never which will give you a good idea of what to expect. There are some cuts to the movie at times within the songs, but they are generally non intrusive and minimal. The concert footage is what takes up most the run time thankfully. There are a few parts when the movie cuts in that do diminish the concert footage though which is why a concert only option would have been great. Oh well. The overall experience is amazing though and watching on my 9' wide screen, it felt as close to being at a real show as I have ever experienced in my HT.....by far. Most of the time during the concert footage, it feels as if your screen is a window right into the arena (with the 3d version. You don't get near the same effect in 2d which I sampled) and combined with the crystal clear squeaky clean board sound, it is completely captivating!

Thank you sir! I'll grab the 3D version as well so I can have that experience on my screen

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by Carcaridon

It was supposed to be there. Must have been dropped when the specs were finally getting hammered out.

http://www.btlnews.com/commentary/di...ca-to-the-max/

That is a shame. The more I think about it, the more I want this option! This should have been included.