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METALLICA: 2 of One (The ONE Videos) [VHS]

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Just to let you know the 2 of One metallica VHS will soon be re-released on DVD with a new 5.1 mix. This video is short but nevertheless would make a great DVD.

As a die hard METALLICA fan, this 'ONE' is up there with the best. Good to see Lars commenting on how the song originated. I give it the thumbs up in the list of decent music videos. Although after seeing the big M live in Wellington (thats the Capital of New Zealand)on the 17 April 1998, nothing will ever beat the performance of 'ONE' live. Good on ya mate.

For anyone teaching Dalton Trumbo's anti-war novel Johnny Got His Gun, Metallica's video "Two of One" is a must. I showed the tape to my college-prep level 11th graders and they were mesmerized (probably as much by the fact that I would play a Metallica video in school as by the contents/music). It is entirely appropriate, the musical artistry is great, and the vintage clips from the cult classic 70's film of Johnny Got His Gun are unique. One of my classes asked to see the tape a second time! As a teaching tool, this tape provides a creative way of handling the themes of loss and powerlessness. Plus, if you have any kind of anti-war agenda, the video is extremely relevant. Buy it and show it!

In spite of its brief running time this is an interesting video. What I found most amusing however was when the crew screws up and Lars says something along the lines of "Don't worry about it, we're just keeping this informal". HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED!!.
Metallica back when they were still cool.
I wonder, how can I get my hands on a tape of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN? If anybody out there knows, contact me, okay?

What a complete package! With the commentary by Lars and the takeouts from Johnny Got His Gun, a complete and moving experience.

This is a great home video that any and every Metallica fan should own. Metallica made history with releasing "One" as their first music video, and it still ranks today (to me anyway) as their best. Combining black and white footage of themselves playing with clips from the film Johnny Got His Gun, and it captures the spirit of the song perfectly. I mean imagine just being unable to feel anything and be left with no limbs, yet your still alive...that is more creepy and terrifying than all the devils, demons, hellfire, and brimstone written for a song put together. Here we see Metallica in their prime, back when they were the greatest heavy metal band in existence. We are also treated to an interview with Lars Ulrich that is actually pretty cool and insightful. All in all, at this price "Two of One" is a steal if your a fan of Metallica from when they were in their glory days.

No, not their best song. But this may be their best music video. I mean, look at all of the other commercial videos they have out there. Sandman can't hold a candle to this video. I bet if you showed this to a group of 2nd graders, they probably wouldn't be able to sleep without imagining having no limbs or senses. The video/song takes us into a world where a man cannot talk with anyone, see anyone, or interact with anyone in any way. Definitely not a cheery video, but a great piece of art thanks to the movie "Johnny Got His Gun" and also the pure heavy metal prowess that is Metallica. Must-own for Metallifreex, who all probably already own this. if you want to be put into agood mood, this isn't your 10 dollar video.

Although you really don't get anything out of the shorter version of this video, the included long version still makes this video a great buy. The overlapping dialogue creates a very morbid and depressing effect. "I don't know whether I am alive and dreaming or dead and remembering." and "This young man will be as unfeeling and unthinking as the dead....until the day he joins them." are both great examples of the emotion behind the video.

A must for any Metallica fan. The interview with Lars is just fantastic, and the videos are beyond description. If you love Metallica, buy this now!!!

My favorite video is the one with the clips from the movie Johnny Got His Gun. It is put together in an excellent way. I love this video and wish it would come out on DVD.