It Might Get Loud is an admirable and highly entertaining documentary. Fans of these three musicians will undoubtedly love this film, but there’s also plenty of aspects for non-fans to enjoy too. It’s a film that is easy to get involved in not just because of its outlook on music, but also due to the fact that these musicians are actually interesting.
The film revolves around rock legends Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page. It gives insight into their lives and why music is so important to them. As the three of them conduct a jam session together focus goes deeper into their backgrounds and unveils their passion for electric guitars. Jack White, the lead singer of The White Stripes, is inspired by blues and doesn’t care for expensive guitars. The Edge, the lead guitarist of U2, is a quiet man who takes influence from the events around him. Jimmy Page is a classic rocker who seems to love nothing more then music.
The most engaging guitarist here is The Edge. He also is the easiest one to connect to. He’s the most down-to-earth out of the three and the way he is inspired by the events around him is the most intriguing aspect of his persona. Its understandable to wish that the film was more focused on The Edge. The most eccentric out of the three is Jack White whose passion for music is consistently felt throughout. The opening sequence with him conveys how creative and invested he truly is in his music. While some may feel distance from White it’s only due to his reclusiveness. The film paints him in an understandable fashion that leaves the audience able to grasp his passion. Led Zeppelin veteran Jimmy Page is actually the most isolated and quiet and isn’t as involving as The Edge or Jack White.
