While this starts off as a "documantary" (with a bit of extra movie suspense added, which could also make it a fiction film), with everyone involved playing themselves and also playing with the prejudices people have about them (Scorsese, Stones). But it very soon turns into a concert film.
But what a concert film! Scorsese has "done" another concert film before this, which I haven't watched. But one thins it for sure, if you haven't seen the Rolling Stones live, I'm pretty sure this is the best experience you'll have of their concert(s)! (note: If you don't like the Rolling Stones and/or their songs at all, it might be better not to watch the movie)
While I wasn't really a Stones fan prior to seeing this movie, I kind of got to understand the myth around the group. You get to know them pretty good, not only beforehand (the concert), but also during the movie with Interviews, many of which are from many years ago. The only criticism I can think of, is that the interviews/inserts are really great but come to short. But then again, as stated this is a concert movie and not a documentary (although I do hope there are some more on the DVD).
This isn't meant to make you think (political or otherwise), although there is the odd politician showing up. But even then there is only a light political remark. It's entertainment. What made it a bit disturbing, was the fact that after every song the audience was clapping in the cinema (Berlin), although none of the filmmakers and/or the Band was in the audience (they were in Berlin, but at another screening and might have even been in bed by the time this screening showed) ... Don't get me wrong, I liked the songs, but clapping a/every performance? Think about it, Robert De Niro does his "Talking to me" in Taxi Driver and the audience starts clapping? Weird right?!
But what a concert film! Scorsese has "done" another concert film before this, which I haven't watched. But one thins it for sure, if you haven't seen the Rolling Stones live, I'm pretty sure this is the best experience you'll have of their concert(s)! (note: If you don't like the Rolling Stones and/or their songs at all, it might be better not to watch the movie)
While I wasn't really a Stones fan prior to seeing this movie, I kind of got to understand the myth around the group. You get to know them pretty good, not only beforehand (the concert), but also during the movie with Interviews, many of which are from many years ago. The only criticism I can think of, is that the interviews/inserts are really great but come to short. But then again, as stated this is a concert movie and not a documentary (although I do hope there are some more on the DVD).
This isn't meant to make you think (political or otherwise), although there is the odd politician showing up. But even then there is only a light political remark. It's entertainment. What made it a bit disturbing, was the fact that after every song the audience was clapping in the cinema (Berlin), although none of the filmmakers and/or the Band was in the audience (they were in Berlin, but at another screening and might have even been in bed by the time this screening showed) ... Don't get me wrong, I liked the songs, but clapping a/every performance? Think about it, Robert De Niro does his "Talking to me" in Taxi Driver and the audience starts clapping? Weird right?!