LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits
Seen it?2012 | 108 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Stop Making Sense, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$505K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern
- James MurphySelf
- Nancy WhangSelf
- Pat MahoneySelf
- Gavilán Rayna RussomSelf
- Al DoyleSelf
- Matt ThornleySelf
- Tyler PopeSelf
- Chuck KlostermanSelf
- Gunnar BjerkSelf
- Reggie WattsSelf