bettycjung 1/15/18. I love electric guitar music but this rockumentary comes off being uneven in its approach. I loved when they played their guitars, but the narratives were not that enlightening. Oh well.

clairegearhart This movie is so absolutely amazing, because it doesn't hide anything from the people who watch it. It's so pure in a way, and it's amazing how everything comes together in the end. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who like guitars. This isn't just a documentary, it's stories that leave you so amazed. This is an amazing movie and definitely inspires you to play. Many of the songs feautured in this movie are some of my favorite. It's so cool how their attitudes change throughout it. They are learn a lot of things, and you can see how much respect they have for each other. They all look at each other in awe throughout it. It's absolutely amazing. PLEASE WATCH.

Sergeant_Tibbs It Might Get Loud is one of those documentaries I've been meaning to check out since it was released in cinemas. At the time, I was a fan of Led Zeppelin and U2's greatest hits but I wasn't familiar with The White Stripes though I knew who Jack White was. As I've gained a new appreciation for the guitar and each of those band's music including White Stripes, it felt like a more informed viewing experience this time, though I do wonder what my music taste would be like now if I did watch it when it came out. But nevermind. This documentary traces the beginnings of each musician's careers and their drive behind becoming a guitarist. It focuses on how Jimmy Page contributed to the dawn of guitar rock and the potential he saw in the guitar (though it is noted that This Is Spinal Tap was a fan that made him cry rather than laugh because it was too close to the truth in the mid-80s of what rock had become).The Edge sees it as a way to communicate social issues and to cope with distress in society while Jack White is absolutely crazy for the guitar. He wrestles with the guitar, desperately searching for the sound he wants. He cares about the sincerity of the sound and although it is closer to what Jimmy Page innovated, he considers it to be something that exists at its core with early blues artists and has subsequently been lost in the period of which The Edge and U2 were at the height of popularity. The differences between the artists is the most fascinating part of the documentary, the most interesting dynamic is how Jack White can make a satisfying electric guitar out of anything (in this case, a piece of wood, a bottle and a guitar string) and The Edge is focuses on making each individual intricate part of a guitar exactly how they're made in the factory, but so he understands how they work. I think both (Jimmy Page goes without saying) guitarists are capable of powerful riffs and it's great to see the diversity of the electric guitar while Jack White strives for a distorted and authentic sound, The Edge plays with effects though rather than relying on effects from the notes you don't hear, he designs the effects as intricately as he did the guitar. Fortunately, each artist gets the right amount of individual focus on their backstory despite being mostly overviews. While there may be a bit too much hero worship going around, especially from the filmmakers as the guitarists are never questioned, the conflict is often unspoken and for the better. It's just great to see their looks of wonder while Jimmy Page plays "Whole Lotta Love" in front of them. There are some bizarre sequences too, where a young boy is cast as a younger Jack White while present day White teaches him tricks and a few appropriately animated scenes. Overall, this is an essential rock documentary with great insight into the inspirations of music icons.8/10

photomanvince This is a very entertaining essay on the backgrounds of two rock legends and one aspiring rock legend. Thoughtfully woven together, the segments on each of the three were informative and maintained interest.My main criticism is that the mixing of the audio leaves something to be desired. I have a sound system that likes to play loud and I was looking forward to cranking the audio during playback. The problem is that when I cranked the volume to achieve the level I wanted, (I WANT music to get loud!) when the audio switched to dialogue it was way TOO loud. There were also a few scenes that seemed a bit long. The guitar pieces that were included seemed kind of chopped up into snippets instead of being played to conclusion. Yet on the other hand, I felt as though a couple of the deleted scenes could have been included.All in all, I suggest that anyone interested in rock-n-roll see this film. You won't regret it!