Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
With album sales of over 40 million, Rush can be counted alongside the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as one of the most successful bands on the planet. Yet the Canadian trio remains essentially a cult band. Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn vow to find out why in this standard issue rockumentary, but they quickly get distracted by the engaging personalities of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, whose friendship fascinates much more than their ever-changing brand of progressive rock. The survey of their 40-year career, from high-school strummers to stadium superstars, is dotted with testimonies from fans like Gene Simmons (of Kiss) and Jack Black. But it's the insider insights that explain why Rush's fans have remained loyal through the concept albums, synthesizer obsessions, personal tragedies and back-to-basics reunions. Aficionados will be gripped, while those not attracted to the sounds will be charmed by the characters.
- RadioTimes.com
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