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Stop Making Sense

1984 · 1h 28m · Documentary, Music

IMDb 8.7 Metacritic 94 RT 100%

Stop Making Sense is a masterpiece—one of the greatest concert films ever made, period. If you've got 90 minutes and a pulse, watch it tonight: Talking Heads at their creative peak, David Byrne's manic energy, and Spike Lee's direction make this essential viewing, not just for music fans but for anyone who appreciates bold artistic vision.

Plot

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.

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