SOME KIND OF MONSTER

'Some Kind of Monster' is an interesting look at the personal problems that arise amongst band members after having worked together throughout careers that span decades. The biggest rock band in the world is on the verge of breaking up, with one member leaving, one member in rehab and one member being the most hated man in music. It's compelling viewing, that's for sure.

However, it's been often stated that this will appeal to Metallica fans and non-fans alike, and I do consider that a bit of an overstatement. I'm a huge, huge die-hard fan of the band, but at two hours and 10 minutes in duration, and a couple of hours of extra material, even I find this quite a tedious viewing at times.

Essentially, it boils down to the egos of two men, James and Lars, and goes on to become nothing more than 'Temper Tantrum: The Movie'. Still, it's always fun and interesting to see what musicians I admire get up to when they're not on stage. The process of recording their 2003 dud of album 'St. Anger', what they do in their spare time, the auditions for a new bass player and the endless promotional events they partake in.

While this isn't essential viewing to the average movie-goer, fans of the band will enjoy this stripped and bare movie that shows that even rich and famous rock stars have egos and emotions, and the tolls that that stardom takes on them.