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.
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.