Rolling Stones Doc. Shine A Light

I just saw Shine A Light, the Rolling Stones documentary by Martin Scorsese at the Bullock State History Museum.  The concert was shot with IMAX cameras last year in New York City.  If you have never seen the Stones, this might be the next best thing to being there live.  You still get all the energy and great sound with some fabulous camera shots.  Mixed in-between some of the songs are interviews from the 60’s to present day.  These sound bites are quite funny.  During the concert there are 3 special guests who come on to sing with the band: Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera.  They all did an amazing job.  One of the only problems is the camera gets too close several times to Mick and Kieth’s face.  I really like the Stones but I don’t want to see a 4 story shot of these guys faces.  Scorsese kept a great pace to the film and poked fun at himself in the beginning of the film.  He was trying to plan where the cameras are going to be and all the logistics of capturing their show.  All he wants is a set list from Mick.  I won’t give away the punchline but it made me laugh.  These 60 year old legends know how to entertain an audience live or on film and I think you’ll agree.