Burn the Stage: The Movie

I've seen my fair share of music/concert documentaries, but Burn The Stage is a cut above the rest. It's not a black & white documentation of their success, but more of a complex diary entry. It felt as though the audience was reading an insert of BTS- as if all the members became one person- where he was spilling his deepest thoughts and insecurities. The director did well in inciting a spectrum of emotions. The movie had its fair share of tribulations and well-timed humor.

What was refreshing was the lack of the 'woe is me' trope. Yes, their lives are hard (they were very candid in telling the audience that), but they never once said they regretted the path they took nor that they took their support for granted. I don't think the movie goes a sold 5 minutes straight where they aren't thanking or mentioning, ARMY, their fans.

They are extremely humble, caring, funny, and compassionate young men. I hope to see more from them in the future.

This movie is an extended version of the YouTubeRed series Burn The Stage but even if you have already watched the series you'll definitely not want to miss this! The movie has a totally different feel to it, new interviews and 90% of the movie is unreleased footage. I liked that they added the members voices as a voiceover throughout parts of the movie.

The movie was amazing and you'll get to see a new side to BTS as they reveal their hardships, but also friendship, to the world. Surprisingly the movie was a lot more positive than the series... you'll definitely laugh A LOT!

And if you're not a fan of BTS (yet) I hope you'll give them a chance.. This movie is a great way to be introduced to the members and their bond as the world's most popular boy band atm. You'll get the chance to see what all the hype is about!

Their dedication to the music is UNBELIEVEABLE and you'll definitely fall down the rabbit hole like the rest of us ARMYs.

As a fan I suppose I would enjoy any film about BTS, but this film really goes beyond expectations. It's shot beautifully, telling an emotional narrative of BTS's success and the subsequent expectations that they feel pressured to fill. The film is bookmarked into sections (ocean, desert) with an anonymous narrator to explain which adds another dimension to this 'typical singer' documentary. The honest reflections from the group, the melancholic narration and the orchestral versions of BTS songs playing over concert montages make this a wonderful viewing experience. If you're not a fan of BTS, or a fan of music documentaries in general, I think this could still be a film you can take something from.

This was the best documentary I have ever seen. It was a full package: funny, sad, and powerful. After seeing the movie you can't help but feel for the boys and become even greater fans for the group. It was the most interesting documentary and I would love to see it again.

Anyone who wants to understand this cultural phenomenon largely underestimated and misrepresented by mainstream media should give this movie a try if they can.