
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.... (Full plot summary below)
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An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
Leave your thoughts about Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage.
| Film School RejectsRobert LevinIt's the three-dimensional portrait of the band members that sets the film apart. |
| Dork ShelfShelagh Rowan-LeggAs a film, there is little that is interesting or imaginative. |
| Jam! MoviesJim SlotekConveying information and insight without artifice, Beyond the Lighted Stage uses every frame to wittily and touchingly convey a story that had yet to be properly told -- about a band and improbable worldwide phenomenon that is Canada's own. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Stephen ColeThe story of Canada’s tragically unhip – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, charter members of a group that has sold 40 million or so albums and discs since 1973, without ever getting a whole lotta love. Never mind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Rush never even made it on American TV until funnyman Stephen Colbert invited them on The Colbert Report in 2008. |
| ColeSmithey.comCole SmitheyThe great thing about "Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage" is that the documentary enables a new-found respect and regard for an incredibly energetic and creative band that recognize their strength as the sum of their talented parts. |
| VarietyRonnie ScheibEndearing documentary, winner of Tribeca's audience award, should delight devotees and intrigue nonbelievers. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanFans will gorge on this deft, year-by-year portrait of the ultimate enduring cult band. |
| GuardianAndrew PulverA wonderfully engaging and genuinely interesting career profile of Rush, those most derided of prog-rock shriekers, tracing their path from anonymous Toronto suburbia to self-effacing power-trio legends. |
| Radio TimesDavid ParkinsonAficionados will be gripped, while those not attracted to the sounds will be charmed by the characters. |
| User ReviewJill DA GREAT Documentary about Rush, if you are fan of Rush you will LOVE this movie. If you don't know who Rush is I think this will give you an appreciation for a great band |