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Metallica: Cunning Stunts
Cunning Stunts is a concert video by heavy metal band Metallica, recorded live in Fort Worth, Texas, on 9-10 May 1997. It was released in DVD and VHS formats. The DVD features concert footage, band interviews, a documentary, behind the scenes footage and a photo gallery consisting of approximately 1,000 photos. Three of the performances feature multiple angles. During the performance of the song 'Enter Sandman', the entire stage is set to appear to collapse and explode, with pyrotechnics and a technician (referred to in the extras as the 'Burning Dude') who runs across the stage while on fire, as another technician swings overhead. This is also one of the only Metallica concerts that didn't feature 'Ecstasy of Gold' as an intro.
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Plot Summary
Metallica: Cunning Stunts is a live concert film documenting Metallica's performances during their Nowhere Else on Earth tour in 1997-1998. The film captures the band's explosive energy and iconic stage presence, showcasing their extensive catalog of hits. It is renowned for its elaborate stage production, pyrotechnics, and the raw power of the band live in front of a massive audience.
Critical Reception
As a concert film, Cunning Stunts was primarily lauded for its high production value and the band's commanding performance. Critics and fans alike praised the visual spectacle and the energy captured on film, solidifying its status as a definitive live document of Metallica during that era. It's considered a must-watch for fans of the band.
What Reviewers Say
Captures the raw power and energy of a live Metallica performance.
Praised for its impressive stage production, pyrotechnics, and visual effects.
Considered a definitive live recording of the band during the Load/Reload era.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the incredible energy and stage show, with many praising it as one of the best live concert films from Metallica, capturing the band at their peak performance during the tour.
Fun Fact
The 'Cunning Stunts' tour was notorious for its elaborate and over-the-top stage production, which included a massive lighting rig that was suspended and moved around the stage, a giant inflatable penis, and extensive use of pyrotechnics and lasers.
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