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Summary: BEST METALLICA DVD!
Review: An awesome concert! The camera angles make it seem like you are actually there and the sound is superb! The extras are not to die for, but they are still cool to watch. A good buy even for the casual Metallica fan. Don't miss out on a very original and different Metallica concert!
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Summary: No time to get bored
Review: Great concert, great musicians, and one of the world's greatest symphonies. A must have for any metal fan (and maybe classical music fan too).
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Summary: Great movie
Review: Though the technical specs of this dvd say it has only 2.0 audio, it does have 5.1 band and symphony audio. The "just band" and "just symphony" are in 2.0, it also has a band and symphony 2.0 format. The dvd has some other neat functions. On 4 of the songs you have 5 camera angles to choose from: the whole band (each has an equal ammount of time on the screen), just james, just kirk, just jason, or just lars. This function is especiall cool if you play guitar, drums, or bass so you can see what they are playing. I like to watch Kirk solo, since I play guitar. The picture quality is crisp 'n clear. It also has behind the scenes footage which is interesting to watch, you get the feel that you are chilling with the band. If you are a metallica fan that is open to all or most styles of music, I highly recommend this dvd. DOLBY DIGITAL ROCKS!!!
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Summary: Excellent, but...
Review: Ok so we are all of the opinion that Metallica is the #1 band of all time. Unfortunatly they really shouldn't drop new songs into a medium like this. I was so lost on these cuts, I wanted to cut my hair off! The geeks with VCR's really need to spend some money and get a good DVD player. The DVD is very good, but for some reason it seemed that the editor of this 2 disc monstrosity, couldn't put it together if James or Lars themselves were standing over him with a 30.06 and a Mini-Gun! The editor should be sent to Siberia! Plus the 5.1 audio punched James' vocal up so high, one has to crank down the center channel almost by half! I like the Symphony & Band or band only, ect, as this is the only way you can her the two new ones, "No Leaf Clover" and "-Human" the way one normally is introduced to new stuff. 1. The concert was great. 2. The documentary was very interesting, but too short. 3. How about a METALLICA CONCERT? Just Metallica. Nothing else.(Matters)
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Summary: Redeems any of the CD's shortcomings
Review: Reviewing the S&M CD earlier this week, I gave it three stars, the reason being that faster numbers simply did not work and seemed out of sync with the orchestra. This DVD, however, showcasing the same material, is incredible. The DVD audio and 5.1 surround sound brings more of the symphony sound to the front and, if there's any doubt left, you have the option of choosing an "orchestra only" audio track (as well as a "Metallica only" track). In addition, S&M is a visual delight. Combine the majesty of the symphony with that of Metallica and stir in some nice direction and you've got one of the best concert films EVER.
In addition to being an incredible concert film, S&M is also a DVD fanatic's delight. In addition to the aforementioned multiple audio options, S&M boasts the same crystal clear picture as CUNNING STUNTS and multiple angles during several songs. And you get extra songs, documentary footage, and more. Anytime I want to impress someone with DVD's capabilities, I put on CUNNING STUNTS, but S&M has become the new standard.
In short, an absolute must-own for any fan of Metallica or DVD in general and a recommended buy for anyone remotely interested in the band.
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Summary: !!ATTENTION!! ALL METALLICA FANS
Review: If you are a fan of Metallica, this is a must-buy. With the audio filters, multiple camera angles, and the behind the scenes footage, it's no wonder why it's 30 bucks... IT'S WORTH IT MAN! The sound and picture quality are excellent. If you have a hometheater, the experience is 100 times better... the surround sound (5.1) gives you the feeling that you are really there. BUY IT NOW!!!
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Summary: Sound Clarity
Review: I was reading a review of this video saying it had bad sound clarity. 1. Buy a dvd player 2. It sounds great 3. Only thing they could do to make it sound better is use dts. I work at a A/V store and have a nifty system in my home. The bass sounds great and you wouldn't believe what the sub channel has. When the band is not playing you can hear the string bass and all kinds of great stuff. All i want is people to review when they have the right equipment to even have an idea of whats really going on.
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Summary: A more refined Metallica?
Review: This particular DVD seems carefully engineered and edited. The picture and sound quality are quite good and the included documentary is interesting. An added bonus includes the multi-audio as well as the performance of No Leaf Clover and Human. S&M is a good addition to any music DVD collection - even if one is not a Metallica fan. The synergism between symphony and rock is both noteworthy and enjoyable.
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Summary: S&M, Who Knew Classical Could Be Metal?
Review: S&M is a very good album and dvd or video. It has a lot of their old songs and new. Also two unreleased songs. All I have to say are two words, "Rock on."
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Summary: If you thought that Cunning Stunts was good...
Review: ...then you would love this. I won't write anymore because the beginning part of my review sez it all!
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