Preview: Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Synopsis:

Following the foundation and lives of one of the most legendary rock bands in history, this documentary takes us on a journey backstage with Rush.

• Poster: C+

Review:

It captures the essence of the '60s with very little effort and the title alone should drag in the fans of the band, but will that be enough to make it a success? I doubt it.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

Rockumentaries, as they've become known, are a tough sell these days. Many of them are wildly popular with a music-raised generation of film critics but is seldom very popular outside of the core fanbase for the bands themselves. This doesn't do a lot to encourage cross-audience appeal.

Oscar Prospects:

These kinds of docs are an equally tough sell with Academy voters.

Release Date:

• June 10, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (May 30, 2010) Original