Lost - are you Team Chester or Emily or both?
I do like both versions although I have to admit, that I like Chesters a bit more because it feels like it is more Linkin Park.
I do like both versions although I have to admit, that I like Chesters a bit more because it feels like it is more Linkin Park.
Last night I watched Linkin Park: Unshatter in the cinema, and I'm still hyped by what I just experienced. Let me try to put into words what this film did to me.
The story itself is deeply moving. This isn't just another music documentary—it's a film about friendship, about dealing with grief and existential setbacks, and ultimately about one of the most improbable comebacks in music history. What struck me most is how honestly it addresses what it means to step into an enormous legacy. Anyone who knows what this band went through, and what they lost, understands the weight that carries. The film doesn't shy away from that heaviness; instead, it shows real people finding their way back to each other and to their music.
The structure works beautifully. Documentary segments alternate between genuine, intimate conversations between the band members and interviews with each of them, giving you a window into their heads. And then, interwoven throughout, are excerpts from their monumental live show in São Paulo, Brazil. The contrast between those quiet, reflective moments and the sheer explosiveness of the stadium performance creates an emotional arc that had me completely captivated from start to finish.
But here's the thing that truly blew me away: the 270-degree cinematic format. The immersion this creates is absolutely incredible. Especially during the concert footage, the combination of sound and image produces an almost "being right there" feeling—I genuinely felt like I was standing in that crowd in São Paulo, not sitting in my local cinema seat. It's one thing to hear these songs; it's another thing entirely to feel surrounded by them, wrapped in that wall of sound and light.
Would I recommend this film? Absolutely, without hesitation. Whether you're a longtime fan who's been with this band through everything, someone who connected with their music during dark times, or simply someone who appreciates a powerful story about resilience—this film has something for you. It's a testament to friendship, to carrying loss without letting it consume you, and to the healing power of music.
https://unshattermovie.com/Open linkView original on lemmy.worldWill post a short summary tomorrow but in short: go see it! And if you can see it in the 270 degree version!
I'm already quite thrilled - only 24hours to go!
It's been a long time and it's sorry to hear what happened to Chester. But I think Emily does a great job - not in replacing Chester but in being the voice for LP!
Chester Bennington (March 20, 1973)
Happy (belated) Birthday!
So, his birthday is March 20, but for me, it's March 21.. Still, it counts! RIP Legend and Happy 49th Birthday!
heres my current ops after first listen
::: spoiler Spoilers sounds amazing:
give it some time:
no:
casualty after over each other is pretty cool
and just would like to say, good things go sounds like a mike shinoda song than LP
The new single just dropped, same time as the LoL premiere (i think?)