Baraka
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Movie Reviews of Baraka
Movie Review: Intense & stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't a film for the casual viewer, especially one who expects something relaxing or serene -- it's not some New Age "moods of Nature" Valium! In truth, it's not meant to be watched passively at all, or used as mere soothing background. It's meant to be experienced, the way you'd experience a passionate symphony, or the immensity of the ocean or night sky. Above all, it's meant to engage the viewer, to evoke memories, emotions, dreams, fears -- often quite powerfully, even disturbingly at times. It can be as upsetting as it is exhilarating.
And that's all to the good.
The goal of art isn't simply to entertain (although that's certainly worthwhile in itself). It's to arouse & awaken the individual who encounters it, to stir the soul out of its dull, repetitive patterns, to make both the world & the individual come alive again. If it's successful, it changes you. And this film does all of that -- highly recommended!
Movie Review: A movie that will change your world forever.
Summary: 5 Stars
I can not believe all of the hard work that went into making this movie. Decades of photography. Hundreds of rolls of film. Many countries. Many people. Many points of view.
I believe that everything that went into this movie is from the heart. A vision of what the world is going through as a whole. Our earth for starters. Taking us into the world of the organic animals and plants, rock formations and valleys, that can not speak for themselves. The only voice they have is through our eyes. If we can gaze at their magnificance and some how feel responsible and sympathetic and struck by them... then we have the ability to help. The movie then takes you into our human society. A society of tribes, of nations, of cities, of streets, of pollution, of ritual, of religion, many themes that are touched on within this movie. Even our own hatred is a theme here.
You must see this piece. It will change your life forever.
Movie Review: Koyaanisqatsi and Baraka come from the same filmmaker...
Summary: 5 Stars
...so how can Baraka be a "wannabe" Koyaanisquatsi? They are two different films taking different approaches on similar themes. One is clearly linear with a clear-cut, uncompromising message that basically dictates your experience of the movie (Koyaanisqatsi), while the other (Baraka) is non-linear, a patchwork exploration of critical contemporary issues that allows you to make your own subjective interpretations on what you are seeing. That is where Baraka's power lies - that no two people experience and see exactly the same thing, that the experience isn't dictated to you.
Some see it as depressing, some see it as uplifting, some maybe even see it as a waste of film! and a lot won't GET it. I'm a major movie buff, and personally, subjectively, Baraka is the closest attempt I've seen spiritual enlightenment depicted on film. It will never cease to arouse a sense of wonder at the miracle of All That Is.
Movie Review: A look at the whole world...in a couple of hours
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, don't be worried that there is no dialogue in this film. After seeing it for yourself, you'll know why. I have found that watching it with people you know presents a very good forum for discussion and you'll more than likely find the same. The camera work is nothing short of pheonomenal and the time lapse, etc. is equally amazing. Each person will have his or her own favorite part(s), but certain moods will make you like certain parts more than others. I found it relaxing, perplexing, insightful, and at some points, scary - all at once. I know that may have sounded perplexing in itself, but trust me, you'll see what I mean when you watch it. Sit down, relax and see what our world consists of from another's eyes insted of CNN, National Geographic, etc. The crew that filmed BARAKA was very good at not interfering with the daily goings on in the settings that they filmed. ENJOY-arjay
Movie Review: VASTLY IMPROVED VIDEO AND SOUND QUALITY!
Summary: 5 Stars
I will not attempt to extol the virtues film itself (what more can I say than has already been said?), but of the new collector's edition: I too have the original DVD release, and the VHS release. This new transfer is AMAZING, and is exactly what the first DVD release should have been... PRISTINE video (very few artifacts, little or no pixelation), and IMMACULATE audio (crisp, clean, and great presence without sounding "over-processed"). If you have both versions and can't tell the difference, then it's time to watch it on a large screen TV, and clean yer ears out! The improvements are painfully obvious. This is a truly incredible film, and finally justice has been done with the fantastic quality of the consumer version. Like someone else said, give your old copy away, and BUY THIS VERSION now! I'm glad I picked it up, and you will be too.