This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

It Might Get Loud is one of those documentaries I've been meaning to check out since it was released in cinemas. At the time, I was a fan of Led Zeppelin and U2's greatest hits but I wasn't familiar with The White Stripes though I knew who Jack White was. As I've gained a new appreciation for the guitar and each of those band's music including White Stripes, it felt like a more informed viewing experience this time, though I do wonder what my music taste would be like now if I did watch it when it came out. But nevermind. This documentary traces the beginnings of each musician's careers and their drive behind becoming a guitarist. It focuses on how Jimmy Page contributed to the dawn of guitar rock and the potential he saw in the guitar (though it is noted that This Is Spinal Tap was a fan that made him cry rather than laugh because it was too close to the truth in the mid-80s of what rock had become).The Edge sees it as a way to communicate social issues and to cope with distress in society while Jack White is absolutely crazy for the guitar. He wrestles with the guitar, desperately searching for the sound he wants. He cares about the sincerity of the sound and although it is closer to what Jimmy Page innovated, he considers it to be something that exists at its core with early blues artists and has subsequently been lost in the period of which The Edge and U2 were at the height of popularity. The differences between the artists is the most fascinating part of the documentary, the most interesting dynamic is how Jack White can make a satisfying electric guitar out of anything (in this case, a piece of wood, a bottle and a guitar string) and The Edge is focuses on making each individual intricate part of a guitar exactly how they're made in the factory, but so he understands how they work. I think both (Jimmy Page goes without saying) guitarists are capable of powerful riffs and it's great to see the diversity of the electric guitar while Jack White strives for a distorted and authentic sound, The Edge plays with effects though rather than relying on effects from the notes you don't hear, he designs the effects as intricately as he did the guitar. Fortunately, each artist gets the right amount of individual focus on their backstory despite being mostly overviews. While there may be a bit too much hero worship going around, especially from the filmmakers as the guitarists are never questioned, the conflict is often unspoken and for the better. It's just great to see their looks of wonder while Jimmy Page plays "Whole Lotta Love" in front of them. There are some bizarre sequences too, where a young boy is cast as a younger Jack White while present day White teaches him tricks and a few appropriately animated scenes. Overall, this is an essential rock documentary with great insight into the inspirations of music icons.8/10

If you are a fan of loud rock and roll, as I am, you will find this documentary interesting. Jimmy Page, famous for his guitar work with Led Zeppelin, talks about leaving art school to play music instead. He was with the Yardbirds, as was Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Stairway to Heaven is his best known work. The Edge is the guitarist for the Irish band, U2. He talks about building the instrument with his brother and learning to play it. He explains how he creates the unique sound associated with U2.The third and least well known is Jack White of the White Stripes, a bluesy player from Detroit. He also formed The Raconteurs, who had the hit single Steady as She Goes. The three have very interesting life stories to go along with their guitar playing abilities. The final part has them in a studio discussing technique and playing each others songs. The final song has the trio performing The Band's, The Weight, acoustically. My only complaint is that the jam session should have been longer, but it it is still a good film.

Love Jimmy Page. Liked the Edge. Jack White is a major favorite... before the movie started. I appreciate and respect all three after the movie for sure. Jack is simply amazing. I can't deny it. But Jimmy & Edge have had their struggles as well. I really loved seeing how they came about and was inspired to play. I couldn't stop staring at the screen. I grew up loving Zeppelin and U2. But being a Detroit area girl myself who is struggling to learn the guitar, Jack is absolutely one of my favorites. I love the first minute or two where he builds a guitar from nothing but some wood, a coke bottle and a pick up that I assume he made or tore off of something else! He is absurdly talented. Thank you for this! It made my night!

I did enjoy watching the movie because I love Jimmy Page and pretty much any rock guitar player. I found myself not caring about the "Edge" and Jack White as much and was just waiting to get to the parts about Jimmy Page. About 25 minutes into it I thought to myself that this is definitely the wrong line-up. I was thinking more along the lines of Jimmy Page (late 60's & owned the 70's) Eddie Van Halen (late 70's & owned the 80'S and Slash (late 80's & owned the 90's) plus they are all known as guitar rock gods all with a unique sound. I do like the "Edge" and his unique sound but do not consider him a guitar legend. Page & Edge did create their own sounds that touched their generations but Jack White really doesn't fit the same mold. He's really not original just digging up an old sound from yest-year. Zeppelin was colossal and U2 was enormous they filled stadiums, had powerhouse vocal front-men and sold millions upon millions of records, so adding the guitar player from the White Stripes to this trio was strange, seemed like that's all they could get! with that being said I did like him in the movie though and have a little more respect for him. White reminded me of high school kid I worked with in the 90's that tried very hard to be different and unique (the clothes, the hair, the strangeness.) Page always is cool & Edge is a pretty a reserved guy who comes off as a genius and White is off the wall weird in a good way. overall it was interesting but left me longing for a line up consisting of Page, Eddie V. & Slash! You can tell if I like something, if I watch it twice looking for things I may have missed and I did watch this one twice.