Beastie Boys Story
A filmed oral history of the band as presented on stage, Beastie Boys Story is an episodic reminiscence that chronicles their ups and downs through the words of the two remaining members (Adam Yauch sadly died of cancer in 2012). While there are tidbits of the band’s history with which I was unfamiliar, unfortunately the writing is weak and the way in which the evening unfolds feels like you’re at a small gathering where the guests of honor are invited to tell a bit about themselves. And then the stories continue until they abruptly end. Even the crowd reaction of die-hard fans feels somewhat subdued as the evening wears on.
Oddly, the two raconteurs feel somewhat unprepared rather than loose, surprising for two members of one of the most accomplished acts in hip hop.
11 May 2024