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

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

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

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

Whether a legend was born (or retired) that night at the Garden remains to be seen, but even on film, it was one killer show.

He'll be back; he's already back. But that doesn't mean the ''farewell'' wasn't worth it.

It mostly is a triumph of stagecraft and speaker-blowing freestyling.

The film has a feel similar to his songs--airtight, forthright, never spat till they're set.

Smartly directed by Pat Paulson and Michael John Warren and nicely lensed.

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.

A loving tribute to one of the most important figures in hip hop. From Jay-Z to himself.

Expect nothing but pure showbiz and you won't be disappointed.

This Jay-Z documentary is too much of a good thing, really.

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