My parents went to see the movie in theaters (I, on the other hand, was stuck at college while it was out in theaters, and lacked the transportation required to go out and see it. And I don't think any of my friends were really interested in seeing it at the time, even though a few months ago I got one of my friends obsessed with the Stones and showed her the DVD). My mom's a big Stones fan; my Dad, not so much. The both loved the film, though, and said it was like being at a real concert. Apparently for several weeks after seeing Shine a Light, my dad kept forgetting that it was just a movie they saw, and kept telling his friends about "the awesome Stones concert we just went to". It's too bad the effect isn't quite the same when you're watching it on a tiny screen in your living room, which is how I had to see it. I don't often have reason to be jealous of my parents, but in the case of Shine a Light...grrr...it's not fair! I'm a bigger Stones fan than either of my parents! Well, a bigger Stones fan than my dad, anyway...
That's totally weird that you were the only two people in the theater that day. You'd think there'd be more people interested in seeing an excellent Stones concert film directed by Martin Scorsese (who can make a pretty mean rockumentary, let me tell you). But thats' still kind of awesome you had the whole theater to yourselves!
I want...I want...I WANT EVERYTHING I'VE EVER SEEN IN THE MOVIES!
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nfaust1
14 years ago
I saw it on an IMAX screen and was quite frankly blown away. I'm ten years younger than Mick and have seen the Stones on stage many times over the years. But like this, close enough to see the lines on their faces, the sweat on Jagger's brow, and the marvelous emotional life that accompanies each member of the group while they perform, was extraordinary. Seeing Mick do what he does at age 64 (or whatever), I realize that age is nothing to fear.
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