Chemical Brothers: Don't Think

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For nearly two decades, the Chemical Brothers "mind-bending" audiovisual live show has played to packed houses and festivals across the globe, but it has never been captured on film until now. NCM Fathom, Omniverse and EMI Music come together to present "The Chemical Brothers Don't Think." Originally captured in 2011, at the iconic Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, this event captures the synesthetic barrage of sound, film and light and the transforming effect it has on its audience. Fans will also be able to gain access to never-before-seen behind the scenes footage and an exclusive interview with Adam Smith, the concert's director and visual creator of live shows.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
Directed By:

Adam Smith
In Theaters:

Feb 1, 2012 limited
Runtime:

105 minutes
Studio:

NCM/Fathom

Cast

The Chemical Brothers

Tim Rowlands

Ed Simons

Adam Smith

Critic Reviews for Chemical Brothers: Don't Think

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1)

It's when the viewer's response mirrors that of the filmed audience - jaw dropping as terrifying clowns urge you to 'get high' - that Smith's ability to connect becomes inarguable.

February 29, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Adam Smith
Time Out
Top Critic
Like any truly great gig, it's all about being in the moment.

February 3, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Adam Woodward
Little White Lies
Top Critic
The visuals never achieve the immersion they're after. In fact, the screen frame winds up circumscribing the experience, rendering the audience voyeurs.

January 31, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Jim Farber
New York Daily News
Top Critic
A fine showcase for the musical prowess and showmanship of the Chemical Brothers, yet lacks the heat, sweat and heart-pounding, universal intensity of the live festival experience.

December 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Daniel Green
CineVue
A concert movie with a difference, director Adam Smith captures The Chemical Brothers' live show in all its psychedelic splendor. Blistering, cinematic ecstasy.

February 26, 2012 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

Eve Barlow
Empire Magazine
If you're a fan of the Chemical Brothers, this will be be an incomparable treat. If you're not, seeing this will make you believe.

February 23, 2012 | Full Review…

IFC.com
'Don't Think' is probably the best encapsulation ever recorded of the clubbing generation's live experience. That feeling of the senses being overwhelmed and reality becoming unhinged is at the heart of this movie.

February 23, 2012 | Full Review…

Digital Spy
Some fantasy interludes prove distracting but the ecstatic experience of the Chems' psychedelic spectacle is brought to thrilling life by Smith's fluid, fizzing direction.

February 2, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Harley
Total Film

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Audience Reviews for Chemical Brothers: Don't Think

Sep 09, 2014

An absolutely epic performance from the legendary Chemicals! The only thing I did not like was not having as good a TV and sound system I would have liked to do this real justice - stunning!

Ian W Super Reviewer