When this first came out, I saw it five times (two on opening night, three the next night). Besides the powerful music, the cinematography from Phil Joanou is just amazing. See the disgust in Bono's face during "With Or Without You", feel the cold air during "Exit", be hit by a dose of Coltrane in the awesome "Bullet The Blue Sky", smell the carpet as The Edge walks to stage right in "Where The Streets Have No Name"... this is everything a concert film should be. If anything, "U2: Rattle And Hum" should be an example of what a concert film can be like in the 21st century.
The music is great, the band is in top form during their 1987 "Joshua Tree" tour. Recently released on DVD, the sound and visuals shine just as bright as they did when I saw them on the big screen.
The music is great, the band is in top form during their 1987 "Joshua Tree" tour. Recently released on DVD, the sound and visuals shine just as bright as they did when I saw them on the big screen.