# Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

> An unvarnished portrait of Metallica wrestling with creative paralysis, personal upheaval, and the demands of finishing St. Anger.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6384

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
- Cast: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted, Dave Mustaine, Bob Rock, Phil Towle
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387412/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: candid, tense, intimate, music documentary night, heavy metal fan viewing

## Synopsis

Witness the raw and unfiltered journey of a legendary rock band as they confront their inner demons and creative struggles.

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