NeoConMan Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 It Might Get Loud Anybody see this yet? (EDIT: Saturday, September 19, 2009 - I saw it!) The new movie Jack White did with Edge and Jimmy Page. It's playing in Scottsdale now, I might go check it out since I have a day off tomorrow. Here's a review I saw in a local write-up; It Might Get Loud Marketed as a guitar summit between The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White, Davis Guggenheim’s affectionate, intermittently insightful behind-the-music doc is more electric triptych than meeting of the minds. Yes, the trio gather ’round the soundstage amps to teach each other a few tricks, but it’s anticlimactic—save for the schoolboy smiles of White and The Edge’s mug when Page instructs them in the finer art of piloting a Led Zeppelin. But the meat of the movie deals with their individual tales anyway: The Edge showing off the school rooms and studios where U2 became one; Page air-guitaring along to Link Wray’s “Rumble” and guiding us through the manse where the fourth Zep record was recorded; White building a guitar out of little more than wood, wire, and a Coke bottle. Guggenheim pits young’un against old fart: White bemoans “technology,” while The Edge is nothing but—so much so that U2 fans may find themselves disappointed by the revelation that the Wizard is nothing but a pile of pedals behind that arena-sized curtain. It’s Page, a joyful instructor and natural storyteller, who steals the spotlight. (Robert who? More, please.) Only real complaint: The movie’s not loud enough. They should have turned that fxcker up to 11. — Robert Wilonsky My only misgiving is that the director is Davis Guggenheim. He did the "Oscar-winning" 2006 documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth. I hate to contribute money to people so wrapped up in an agenda and cashing in big time. On a lesser note, I'm not a huge Edge fan but I respect much of his work. At least I don't have to listen to Bono's inane yammering... Jack White has never done anything to impress me. Seems his stock in trade is just being Johnny Depp-weird, but I like what the previews show. Oh well, just have to enjoy my man Jimmy however I can since he's notoriously shy of the media. I'll take it as I can get it, and maybe even thank Jack White for making it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLesterStd Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I want to see it too Neo. Even if JPP were living in a cave among stalagmites and bat guano, I would pay the price to see him. The man is what rock guitar and leading a band is all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I've seen it and the review you have there is pretty much right on the money. As for my personal review, I would give the film a four out of five stars. It is interesting and worth a look but it also had the potential to be so much more than what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thankee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:oilpit: Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 They should have called it "It might not show Jimmy Page or the Edge enough" or "It might give Jack White tons of screentime to show of what a pretentious *** he is" or "It might make you kill yourself because Jack White is alive, and in a movie I paid 10 dollars to see" or even "It might make you wish that you had just stayed home and watched U2 and Zeppelin clips, that way Jack White wouldn't be invading your sences with his "guitar playing"" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfreak16 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's an amazing film, Neo! I saw it twice, and loved it each time. Also, oilpit, they all get equal screen time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I haven't seen it yet, I will as soon as it gets to Pensacola. I am a big fan of Jack White and Jimmy Page, not so much The Edge, However like Neo I respect his work. I hope it has some insights into the backgrounds of all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I watched it about two weeks ago, and I went during a matinee so it was $5.50 :D/ I thoroughly enjoyed it, maybe it is because I like Jack White But I learned a lot about the Edge, like Neo, never really cared for his playing, but he is pretty good when you don't have to listen to Bono :- All in all, I think it was well made, and I hope that maybe some other movies like it get made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the input guys! I didn't make it today, looks like this weekend before I'll get a chance. As I said, I'll take a new glimpse of Page anytime I can get it. The guy's a virtual hermit, always has been. I suppose I would be the very same if I wore his shoes. He got burned really bad by the media (forget the critics) in the seventies - so he refused most interviews. Every time he would venture out into the light of day, some newspaper would run some stupid sh!t again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitargreg1993 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 yea i really wanna see that.... im gonna go out and buy it as soon as i get the chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I can't wait to see it despite the fact that the only guitarist I care about in the film is Page. U2 fell of hard and besides the fact "Edge" is a stupid name that sounds like a small economy vehicle, his skills are basically effects- good delay, buddy. As for White, I'm not a huge fan but he is a hell of a lot better than some of the other contemporary bubblegum musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Jimmy Page is my second favorite rock guitar player (Jeff Beck being first). I'll try to wait until it comes out on DVD though. The movie theaters around here blast the volume at about 110db which causes permanent ear damage (I've brought in a sound level meter). I rented Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scotts and ended up buying the DVD. I highly recommend that one. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 YOU GOTTA SEE THIS MOVIE!!! I'm afraid I'll have to take back everything I ever said about Jack White. Well, he's still Johnny Depp-weird... I was very impressed with it. Drags a little about an hour in when all three are taking turns telling about the lowest points of their careers. Overall, it was very revealing about all three. I've NEVER seen Page so open and freely discussing things, he may actually be human! Watching him play air guitar along with Link Wray's Rumble and grin like a schoolboy is priceless. Same as when the three discover (after Edge's suggestion) that they were doing a chord progression wrong. :-) White's goofiness actually is rooted in his childhood, almost makes sense now. Edge tells of his childhood in Dublin and early days of the band, hilarious video is used to make the point. Not much new is disclosed from Page, but the film illustrates much about him as a person, and a gentleman. Spend the money, go see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:oilpit: Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh god Neo... You've been infected... It's off to the camps with you... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I know what you mean Neo, when I saw Page playing air guitar with the track, and just seeing the look on his face was priceless I think it really is an outstanding movie, one of my favorites in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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