If Through the Never's attempts at creating a story-and-performance hybrid are only partially successful...its concert footage remains its prime selling point and strength.

A bold attempt to pimp a Metallica concert film falls short of initial promise.

A terrific concert film that's often hampered by interludes with Dane DeHaan.

The sound is stellar and Antal's cinematography gives the audience the ultimate you-are-there experience but in the end the narrative gets in the way of the stage presentation.