Fade to Black (2004) Critic Reviews

A spectacular concert documentary that also gives some fascinating insights into the making of "The Black Album."Read the full review

The man has the right to retire, but what will he do with all the words in his head? Read the full review

Even if the film could use some trimming, its hip-hop splendor proves hype-worthy.Read the full review

The film elects a storytelling manner that's scarily similar to the beginning of a lot of hip-hop thrillers. Read the full review

Smartly directed by Pat Paulson and Michael John Warren and nicely lensed.Read the full review

Beyond offering a valuable look at Jay-Z's creative process, the behind-the-scenes material complements the concert footage, showing the work that allows Jay-Z to entertain tens of thousands of fans live.Read the full review

It's clear early on, however, that this is standard concert-film fare geared to the faithful.Read the full review

The film doesn't manage to achieve for hip-hop what the great rock concert films of the past have done for their musical genre. Read the full review