Shine a Light…
First U2 in 3D now the Stones in Imax; Shine a Light is the latest concert film to hit the big screens. Much like U2 3D this is pretty much a straight up concert put on film. Providing a short intermission between songs are some humorous interview clips dating back to the early days of the band. For those hoping for more of a documentary style, with shots of back stage shenanigans will be disappointed. The beginning does have some substance, definitely more than U2 3D, but the concert is the focus through and through.
How does it compare to U2 3D? From a film side it blows U2 out of the water. You really get the feeling that the camera work was well thought out beforehand, with close ups of all the action at the perfect angel.
But ultimately this comes down to the music, and the Rolling Stones put on a very good show.
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