Baraka
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Movie Reviews of Baraka
Movie Review: Mesmerizing, beautiful, astounding . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
The words mesmerizing, beautiful and astounding cannot begin to describe this wonderful DVD. Ron Fricke is to be commended highly for this moving work of art. I have a wide-screen HDTV and found the DVD to be much more moving than the VHS version I had seen on old TV in the past. If you have a choice--definitely go to the widescreen DVD version. The Dolby sound also was much enhanced over the previous version. I firmly believe ALL PEOPLE should view this film at least once in their lifetime--free from all external encumbrances--this film requires your undivided attention.
All of a sudden, the world becomes a much smaller planet--one in which we all live in our own way and one in which every living being is important.
If you are prone to cry at beauty--have a box of tissues handy. If you are not prone to cry at films, have a box of tissues handy anyway. You will probably need them. This is a very moving film.
I was particularly impressed with the burning oil field scene because of the intense feeling the film created.
Viewing this film should be a requirement for living on the planet.
Movie Review: Simply Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit I do not own the DVD of this film. I was flipping through my HD channels the other evening and caught it right from the beginning. Look for it on INHD and Tivo it, as I did.
I realized very quickly there wasn't any narration or text, however I was immediatly drawn in to it and could not look away. The mesmerizing music does go very well with the vivid photography, as mentioned in previous posts here. I'm not going to get into all of the details of the film, since there are so many reviews that include this, however I would like to express my thoughts in general. The photography is, in one word, amazing. Sit back on your couch and tour exotic places in the world we only dream about. Notice the comparisons of assembly line production and commuters in the modern business world. For those viewers who were appalled by the scenes of poverty, the baby chickens, etc., this is the real world. And whether or not you choose to aknowledge these things, they exist. Frankly, in my mind, they are beautiful, as is this film.
Movie Review: Mesmerizing
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw Baraka because the DVD was included as a promotion with my parents' DVD player. I had never heard of the movie before that. The first time I watched it, I was transfixed. Now I watch the movie every couple months or so. It trully is an experience, and I find that the lack of narrative (and narration) actually adds to the movie's re-watchability, because you don't feel like you're treading over information or story that you're already so familiar with. I just received my copy of the special edition anamorphic version, and what I've seen of it on my high-def TV is just astounding.
It seems the most common complaint is that there is no context provided to the scenes. Initially I did try to think about where the various scenes were and what was going on. However, I've found that if you stop trying to think about the intellectual details of the scenes, only then do you begin to truly *experience* them.
Granted, this movie is not for everyone, but I suggest that everyone see it at least once.
Movie Review: A True Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a one-of-a-kind film, literally. Regardless of how many awards a film may win I can always pick out scenes that could have been done better; except for this film. I'm still overwhelmed with the level of mastery in this film. The use of no words in the entire film actually adds to getting the message across. The camera shots combined with the music are completely unmatched. I haven't ever spoken to anyone who didn't love this film. The best thing to do is to just get it and watch it by yourself. It is definitely not a film that you talk during. I'm tempted to write about the content of the film, but I think it is better to be surprised because it is truly a wide eye-opening look at reality. It is such a powerful video that I'm going to buy another one just to donate to the local video store, because everyone on the planet needs to watch this. I highly advice everyone to make sure to see this film as soon as possible; it can give you a new outlook about life.Movie Review: My attempt to write a review
Summary: 5 Stars
...If I could only choose one word however, it would be "perfection."As stated in previous reviews, this is not a film, it as an experience, an journey both visually, intellectually and emotionally. Hearing about the quality soundtrack and the methods used to film (TODD-AO 65mm) I was expecting a DVD full of beautiful landscapes and various eyecandy from around the world. It turned out to be so much more, and perhaps the best value [money] can get you now.
Everything about this production is flawless. From Fricke's shots and use of cinematography, the segues he uses, the soundtrack, it all integrates seamlessly into one beautiful that cannot be described.
If you ever liked anything by Kubrick this will blow your mind. Even if you don't like Kubrick, you owe it to yourself to at least give it a try. Even if the deeply intellectual aspect of the movie does not appeal to you it gives the watcher a great view at every end of the Earth imaginable in exquisite detail.