Metallica Through the Never (2013)

Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.

Director:

Nimród Antal

Writers:

Nimród Antal (screenplay by), James Hetfield (screenplay by)

Stars:

Dane DeHaan, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dane DeHaan	...	Trip
James Hetfield	...	Self
Lars Ulrich	...	Self
Kirk Hammett	...	Self
Robert Trujillo	...	Self
Kyle Thomson	...	The Rider
Toby Hargrave	...	Big Man
Mackenzie Gray	...	Tall Man
Peter Bryant	...	Car Crash man
Hrothgar Mathews	...	Truck Driver
Jeremy Raymond	...	Waving Man
Fraser Aitcheson	...	Police
Ed Anders	...	Police
Brett Armstrong	...	Police
Charlie Attrill	...	Police

Storyline

A young Metallica roadie named Trip (Dane DeHaan) embarks on an apocalyptic journey through a decimated urban landscape as the band plays to a sold-out arena crowd in this high-concept concert film from director Nimrod Antal (Predators). As the band takes the stage before thousands of screaming fans, Trip is informed that a driver tasked with delivering a crucial item has gotten stranded on the other side of the city. It's his job to recover it, but getting there won't be easy because as the elaborate concert gets underway, rioters and police begin clashing in the streets. The city is burning, and a mysterious, masked figure on horseback is thriving on the chaos. When Trip incurs the wrath of the ruthless, hammer-wielding psycho and his marauding gang, he realizes that he may not live long enough to complete his mission. Meanwhile, the show must go on, and Metallica thrills the crowd with a thunderous collection of classics that include "Creeping Death", "Ride the Lightning", "Master ...

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Plot Keywords:

concert film | vancouver | standing on the roof of a car | headbanger | roadie | 

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Taglines:

Experience Metallica like never before

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Genres:

Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent content and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bag which Trip was sent for is a typical MacGuffin (like the briefcase in 'Pulp Fiction').

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Goofs

When Trip has found the bag, he opens it to find out what is inside. A few moments later, when he tries to run from the angry mob, the bag is still open. In the next shot, running towards the high fence, the bag is closed. It would have been impossible for him to close the bag while running.

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Quotes

James Hetfield: [to the audience] Are you alive? Are you alive?

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Crazy Credits

Metallica plays during the entire end credits. Images of Metallica playing in an empty arena alternate with the credits. After a while, Trip enters the arena to watch them play.

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Connections

Edited into Metallica: Master of Puppets (2013)

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Soundtracks

Battery
Written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich (as Hetfield'/Urich)
Performed by Metallica

User Reviews

something special for special viewers!

Just watched it and went back home in awe. It's not only because it was the most spectacular show i 've ever watched, nor because the back story freaked me out. It was because i realized that through the never i got a glimpse from future music entertainment.

Let me guarantee you some things about Through the never. -You WILL have a good time. -You will head bang. -You will grab the person next to you saying "this is surreal mate" -You will sing Metallica songs for the rest of the week. -You will start imagining other bands doing the same thing in the future.

But let me just say some cons -You will have a small headache, similar to the one after a loud concert -You won't see any plot -If you are not a Metallica fan or a metal fan in general you are in for a shock -If you are Mustaine, you will feel like crying again.

Seriously now, nobody should miss it especially in 3D. It is like a big concert video clip. It will change music live shows in the future. Metallica are still pioneers.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Metallica Through the Never

Filming Locations:

Rexall Place- 7424 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,576,561, 29 September 2013

Gross USA:

$3,419,967

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,975,812

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackened Recordings, Exclusive Media Group, Hit The Lights

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1