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Great Movie

posted 14 years ago by MetalGeek
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Saw this flick last night on the Sundance Channel. The members of Acrassicauda have my respect not only as metal musicians, but as people. I can't imagine having to put up with the kind of crap they lived through on a daily basis. I am glad to hear that they have been able to move to the U.S. and continue with their metal dreams.

Next time I see an interview with some spoiled-ass rock star complaining about how tough his life is, I hope they tell him to shut up, watch this movie, and be thankful for what they have.

Your Favorite Band Sucks.

[–] kirbynintendo 14 years ago

I was surprised at how much they missed Iraq after having risked so much to get out of there, when they were living in Syria. They saw the footage from the first interview and they all started crying because the missed that crappy old room they practiced in. Baghdad looked like such a boring place to live (I live where there's a lot of mountains, forests, rivers and it's very green), it was just FLAT, HOT, and SANDY. But I guess no matter how crappy the place is where you're born, you're still attached to it. It's what you grew up with, what you're used to.

Now that they're all living in Elizabeth New Jersey, I wonder if they've seen a New Jersey winter yet? LOL...that should be a shocker! They probably have never seen snow!!

[–] WarpedRecord 11 years ago

It was a very insightful film, but I was hoping for more metal and less blues. This feels more like a war documentary than a music film. I guess that's the point. 7/10 stars from me.