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

All Metallica albums were represented in this film with the exception of "Load" and "St. Anger".

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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

Trip: [the only time his voice is heard] Hey! Hey!

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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

Featured in Metallica: This Monster Lives (2014)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Bang Your Head!

Metallica does it again! These guys always know how to raise the bar for every other metal band out there. IMAX 3D is the way to go! Almost everyone was amped in the theater and we were all pretty much rocking in our seat and singing along. We were even clapping like it was an actual concert! Metallica provided total energy throughout the film. It was 70% concert (like you were on stage with them), 25% action movie, and 5% music video! Anyway, they did not skimp on the effects or the sound! I'm not sure what ssp113 was talking about when he/she stated that the resolution was awful. It was the coolest and clearest thing ever! So, if you are a metal fan and, especially, a Metallica fan, you are going to love this film and rock your way through it!

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