U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Rattle and Hum is a great movie for both hardcore and casual U2 fans. It's an interesting look at U2's musical exploration in the late '80s, and for younger U2 fans, like me, it's almost a way to experience The Joshua Tree tour. Seeing footage of some of their most popular and biggest songs being performed live is both fascinating and enthralling. U2 is probably the best live band still around today, and seeing them where they are most at home, on stage, is an experience in itself. Emotion is a big factor when it comes to their music, and you can feel it throughout the film. The black and white footage adds a nice touch of rawness, of sincerity. And although Rattle and Hum is essentially a concert film, it's also a glimpse at U2's growing maturity as a band. Rattle and Hum is a fun, fascinating, intense U2 experience. It's quite funny at times--like the first, hilariously awkward interview at the beginning of the movie--but it's also very serious. I think that the most powerful performance in the movie is Sunday Bloody Sunday. Bono's angry, outraged speech both before and during the song are stunning. I was left both in shock and awe at the sincerity and absolute frustration the band displays while they perform it....it's sure to give you goosebumps.My only complaint--and a minor one at that--was the shortage of interviews, but I can understand why they might have left it out to make room for more songs. So even if you're only a casual fan of U2, you should see Rattle and Hum. It's powerful, entertaining, and interesting. It's a look back at a much younger U2 (you might even laugh at both Bono and The Edge's hair, and at Adam Clayton's birdlime strut on stage) and a good one at that. To quote Larry Mullen Jr., "It's a musical journey."

It's actually not quite as pretentious as generally believed - I was hoping this movie would make me want to punch Bono in the gut, though strangely, it never quite provokes an especially intense disgust.In fact, I'm almost completely indifferent to everything the whole way through - except during the whole B.B. King event in which I'm laughing too hard to pay much attention. Though cringeworthy, (B.B. seems to be there against his will and Bono is essentially an idiot) it's definitely worth a rewind or two.Another of the few highlights includes Larry Mullen Jr. talking about the Elvis Presley cinema experience. Wankery is scattered in between black and white live footage that takes up the majority of the movie. The performances are a mish-mash of sweat, swaggering and the same three notes played on repeat. If this tickles your fancy, you'll love the film! It's pretty awful, but it could have been a lot worse. Don't even consider watching it if you couldn't care less about U2. If you happen to like U2, grab a beer, watch the first 15 minutes and make up your mind.

I've owned this movie for 12 years now and it still can give me chills, make me laugh and make me cry! I really enjoyed U2 before I saw this movie, but after watching it, I absolutely fell in love with them & have loved them ever since. Granted, Bono has his periods of ranting, but that's just part of what makes them U2. As I said in the summary, the opening of "Where the Streets Have No Name", filmed in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe is absolutely breath-taking...truly incredible cinematography! I still get goosebumps every time I see it. And the live version of "With or Without You", with an extra beautiful verse added in is the best version of the song I've ever heard. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" has always brought tears to my eyes, but to actually SEE it and see the passion Bono has as he's singing it makes it just that much better. Probably one of my favorite parts of the film though, is at the very beginning when the Edge sings "Van Diemen's Land". It's a beautiful song and I really enjoyed hearing him sing solo. If you're a true fan, this movie is an absolute must-have. If you're not, you probably won't be able to enjoy or truly appreciate it.

I have been a U2 fan since the days of "Boy" and "October". I was very excited to see this movie about the band when it first came out but after viewing it I left the theatre feeling strangely flat. And wishing I had seen alot more.The footage was different then what I was expecting and maybe I just had different expectations of what I was seeing. The film, in my eyes, lacked depth. I wanted to hear about the band themselves but U2 the band came across as almost feeling a little awkward-that was my interpretation anyway. I had no problem with the black and white footage, that sort of reinforces the band's haunting brooding qualities anyway, but the movie didn't TELL me anything and thats what I was looking for.The best CONCERT footage of U2 I've ever seen is U2 at The Red Rocks which blew me away and which I guerentee the same response from any fan who may not have seen that. Rattle and Hum wasn't a bad effort, I had no problem sitting through it and staying focused. After all it was about a talented and brillient group of individuals. But the film lacked the soul I was looking for. I wouldn't call this truely great. It didn't give me the feeling I knew anything more of U2 the people and likewise didn't give me any musical enrichment I hadn't already gotton TRIPLE from watching U2 at Red Rocks. I'd give this 6.5 of 10.