Artifact

7.9
2012 1 hr 45 min Documentary , Music

Follow 30 Seconds to Mars as they record their latest album, This Is War, and their battle against record label EMI.

  • Cast:
    Jared Leto , Shannon Leto , Tomo Miličević , Chester Bennington , Serj Tankian , Bam Margera , Flavor Flav

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Reviews

Sexyloutak
2012/09/14

Absolutely the worst movie.

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InformationRap
2012/09/15

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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Siflutter
2012/09/16

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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Zlatica
2012/09/17

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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debbie_swift
2012/09/18

Interesting,funny,honest and passionate. 4 words that describe this movie for me. I have recommended this to fans of 30 seconds to mars and fans of music. I really enjoyed watching the process of how this is war was put together They are so determined. I knew from other stories of other artists having bad contracts in the music business and its ridiculous how it still goes on today. If you love music and 30 seconds to mars watch this movie. And if you like the beautiful scenery of America. Where they live looks amazing. Obviously Jared is an actor so he is used to being in front of the camera. This is a really well done movie.

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jolie me
2012/09/19

Artifact really opened my eyes to things I never understood about the music industry it broke it down and explained it in a way I have never seen anywhere else.Artists get so screwed by the boys behind the desks who have absolutely no creative input whatsoever.The Artist is there killing themselves pouring out their heart and soul and pouring in their money and time and someone else benefits.It is so wrong.It took 30 seconds to mars to take a stand for their rights and the rights of others and every single Artist owes them a depth of gratitude.The Artist has been screwed time immemorial .Artists just need to create and it is this fact that the vultures hone in on.Seriously Musicians you have no idea what these men have done for you by being brave enough to risk everything to fight for their rights and the rights of others.

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Yadira Gonzalez
2012/09/20

Overwelming and a mind blower, Artifact The Film opens your eyes to the harsh reality of the music industry through the eyes of Jared Leto and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars. It is a must see for everyone, specially musicians, singers, producers and everyone involved in show business. This film is amazing, a roller-coaster of emotions that took me from laughter, to tears; from frustration to anger, to hope. It is such a respectable effort to say what has to be said about the actual music environment where technology has taking over and artists have to struggle in order to economically survive while trying to make their music. After watching, I respect the band and Mr. Leto even more for fighting so passionate for what is right, for standing up for what they believe in.

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nina-charlotte-k
2012/09/21

A few hours ago I saw the official premiere of Artifact on the platform VyRT. It made me very emotional and thoughtful, and I still am. This makes a good movie, if you can not let go, even hours later.I've learned a lot about the music business and this documentary also explains what it means to fight for your dreams and your right and not give up, even when the situation seemed hopeless. Artifact is a documentary about the struggle of 30 Seconds to Mars against the record company and how they still held on to their dreams.So if you are a musician, trying to break through, if you've already done, or if you are just a music lover, then you should watch Artifact. It will open your eyes about many things.

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