"BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together
"BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together

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"BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together

1983
Movie
109 min
Japanese

"BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together is a 1983 Japanese docu-drama shot on 16mm film starring actual Yanki gang members as many of the main characters.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Director: Hal AshbyGenres: Documentary, Concert Film, Music

Plot Summary

This concert film captures the electrifying energy of The Rolling Stones' 1981 "Tattoo You" tour, primarily focusing on their performances at the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey. It provides an intimate look at the band's stage presence and their connection with a massive, enthusiastic audience. The film intersperses live performance footage with candid backstage moments and glimpses into the band's interactions.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Blow the Night!' was met with a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its raw energy and capturing the essence of a live Rolling Stones concert, some critics found it to be a somewhat standard concert film lacking a unique artistic vision compared to earlier music documentaries. Audiences generally enjoyed it as a direct and powerful showcase of the band's legendary live act.

What Reviewers Say

  • Captures the raw energy and stage presence of The Rolling Stones.

  • A straightforward and effective concert film showcasing the band's live prowess.

  • Some found it lacked the deeper insight of previous concert documentaries.

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Fun Fact

Director Hal Ashby, known for his acclaimed narrative films like 'Harold and Maude' and 'Being There', was critically ill during the filming of 'Blow the Night!' and passed away shortly after its release, making this one of his final directorial efforts.

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