It explores the careers and musical styles of prominent rock guitarists Jimmy Page, the Edge, and Jack White.

The film documents the varied playing and recording styles of guitarists Jimmy Page, David "The Edge" Evans, and Jack White.

He also demonstrates his playing technique, in how he eliminates certain strings from chords, as well as his use of echo and delay effects to "fill in notes that aren't there".

He also discusses his purchase of his signature guitar, the Gibson Explorer, in New York City and the punk music that influenced him.

According to Phil Alexander, who gave the film a four-star review in Mojo magazine: "It Might Get Loud is undoubtedly both a triumphant and truly absorbing 90-minute spectacle that provides the viewer with unique insight and entertainment in equal measure.

[6] Paul Elliott of Classic Rock describes the movie as: "...a bold, unique and insightful exploration into the lives of three very different guitarists with three very different stories to tell...All highly mouth-watering stuff.