Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Expected more

The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Yes, the thematic is interesting but it is totally unclear what the whole thing's supposed to be. It's endlessly stretched by putting in 'statement' after 'statement' of people who say something about something that has nothing to do with the story, if there is one. People are badly introduced, it takes forever for the audience to figure out who is who. Lots, the majority actually, seems to be filmed after the fact, playing like it was 'documented' at the time which it is not.Summary: could have been really good but it's so not. Cut it down in half at least, explain for crying out loud what the real issues are - if they got sued for 30 million dollars would you please so kind and explain why exactly? Everything's so nebulous and unclear it's really tiring to watch. Well, I made it to the end and it took efforts to hang in for so long, be prepared.

This documentary is technically and artistically well made and I never got bored during the entire film! Loved the acoustic part at the end, too, which was added as a sort of extra for fans of 30 Seconds to Mars music. Even if you've never worked in the industry and are not an artist yourself, you will enjoy this film as the way it's been edited makes it very entertaining to watch. The film basically gives insight into the fight for an artist's rights and the making of the 30 Seconds to Mars album "This is War". One could say ARTIFACT is an indictment of biz practices in the record and music industry screwing artists and basically robbing them of the yields of their work. I have watched the "Special Edition" version and can recommend watching it.

I had never really thought about what goes on in the record business, but after watching this film I am horrified that the "suits" can treat the artists this badly and think nothing of it. My eyes were opened, now I will do whatever it takes to support the artist (be it singer, painter, writer, etc) and not support the corporations that continue to try to take all that the artist is. To know that these million selling artists actually make very little to nothing off of their art is sickening to me. I applaud 30 Seconds to Mars for standing up for their dreams and showing the world what it is really like to try to go for your dreams. Everyone that enjoys art of some form, be it music or books or paintings or movies, needs to see this film. Thank you Bartholomew Cubbins.

From the very moment of the first shot of this documentary, you KNOW it isn't going to be like anything else you've ever seen. A rare, closerthanthis look into the lives of members of the band 30 Seconds to Mars. You embark upon a journey to fight for what's right. To open eyes and ears around the world to what an artist really experiences after having been signed to a label. It's exhilarating to watch Jared Leto and all who stand behind him buck the system & say NO, we aren't going to be taken advantage of anymore. He took a life changing chance, by publicizing his battle, and identifying himself, as well as his band, to record companies around the world. Mars has come out of this war, not just alive, but alive & well. Still making beautiful music & sharing it with the world, with renewed determination. They ARE the shining example of bravery, determination, faith and honesty in a very ugly, greedy, cutthroat avenue of business. I'm honored to have watched it, & to be able to pass it on to others. Thank you Mars! Well done Sirs!