Review of Shine a Light (2008) by Julie H — 25 Apr 2008

Seeing a Stones concert at an IMAX theatre was pretty amazing... Although I don't know if Keith Richards & Mick Jagger look their best on 60 foot screens.

This review of Shine a Light (2008) was written by Julie H on 25 Apr 2008.

Shine a Light has generally received positive reviews.

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