The Rolling Stones - Shine a Light

3.0/5
The new Scorsese/Stones concert film is a must-see, especially in IMAX. The camera work is amazing and the Stones can still put on a show. But most of the magic is due to the sights and not as much the sounds. Don't get me wrong, it still sounds pretty good, but definitely not up to par with their 1970 live record Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out. The band just sounds too polished, too...institutionalized. And Mick Jagger, though he is an excellent performer, even at his ripe old age, is really lazy on his vocals. I would rather he sacrifice some of his high-energy performance for better vocal quality, but you can't tame a beast like Jagger. (Just another minor pet-peeve: why does the piano sound so fake and cliche?). The guest appearances are superb, from Jack White, Christina Aguilera, and Buddy Guy (I will dig anything that Jack White is in). The overall sound is good--I mean, it's the Rolling Stones! Keith is very impressive, especially in "You Got the Silver." And they're at their comedic best in "Far Away Eyes." The soundtrack is good and the movie is even better.