Directed by Morgan Spurlock (known for Super Size Me ), This Is Us was never intended to be a gritty, behind-the-scenes exposé. Instead, it’s a carefully crafted, uplifting documentary–concert hybrid designed to celebrate the band at the peak of their initial fame. For fans, it’s essential viewing. For the uninitiated, it offers a fascinating snapshot of early 2010s pop mania. What the Film Delivers 1. The Concert Footage The heart of the film is the Take Me Home tour footage, shot in stunning 3D (though the home release is typically 2D). You get high-energy performances of hits like What Makes You Beautiful , Live While We’re Young , and Little Things . The sound mixing is superb — you feel the roar of the stadiums. This alone justifies a download for any Directioner wanting to relive the band’s live energy.
Buy the HD version from a legitimate store. Watch it on a big screen with good speakers. And yes — you’ll probably cry at the ending montage.