Flatland the Film
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Movie Reviews of Flatland the Film
Movie Review: Don't B-Squared
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been years since I read Abbott's book, but, being a math teacher, I always bring it up in class. A friend just finished reading the book and gave me her copy since mine was loaned years ago and not returned. So when I bought this DVD, I expected to see the Abbott story, but was I surprised. This is not the same story as in the Abbott book. There is a great story line here and the viewer still gets educated on geometry and dimension. The animation is excellent and I even enjoyed the sound on my surround system. Of course, the story makes more sense if you have read the book. Women have a little more respect and are considered thin rectangles, rather than lines. But you still have to watch yourself around them! Very enjoyable movie!Movie Review: Watta ya mean, upward?
Summary: 5 Stars
This independent film has everything to become a big hit... a solid storyline, driven from the book by the same name, that leaves you both amused and disturbed at times. A good soundtrack that leaves it's mark, but doesn't overpower the art and dialogs. Amusing characters that you can't help but sympathize with, and finally, beautiful artwork that has nothing to envy to Hollywood productions, as it doesn't distract your attention from the story itself.
Reading the book beforehand is not necessary, but will definitely help you catch on to the story faster, as you will not sit there wondering what's up with these wacky Flatlanders while an important part of the plot is revealed.
A must see! I highly recommend it.
Movie Review: Thought-provoking... and funny at times
Summary: 5 Stars
This is, undoubtedly, one of the most innovative and bizarre films I've seen lately, and I can tell you I see a few every week!
The graphics are just wonderful - probably not so high-tech as you can see in some stupidly expensive Hollywood productions, but who needs those when the beauty is in what those flat characters say and show us! Well, maybe those who don't have anything to say...
The use of the different dimensions and the explanations that the characters use to make us understand are of the highest level -- lucid and intelligent, it's a really thought-provoking film, one of those few left out there!
...And what's more, it's even funny at times!
Movie Review: mathematically uplifting & v. 4th dimensionally so
Summary: 5 Stars
usually in my daytime job i'm more your english/shakespearian type - this film took me 2 times to get into it, to be honest. now - it's like i understand the whole world is MATHEMATICAL - everything is physics - my mind!!!!!!! (of course i'd prefer hamlet saying " to PI or not to PI, blag de blag de blag" but this IS an adventure of the mind of a film. FOR ANYBODY. even thicko english teachers........and true to form, any mathematical entity usually appreciates music & this film has plenty of fine stuff to match the poignant moments. it's very fetching - it's a good film. (is film the right word these days?)Movie Review: Abbotts Classic comes to life...Finally
Summary: 5 Stars
Decades have passed since enjoying "Flatland". It was required reading for a College Class. The introduction to a different way of thinking about the Universe and Infinity was my reward. My Love for Mathematics was forged in a Smithy of bewilderment during the first few pages. My awareness of the World described in simple Euclidean Geometry has expanded to embrace the Beauty of the plane of existence we inhabit. The film was simple but subtle in a way that both theoreticians and laymen can enjoy. I think about "Flatland" every Day. This Film is a wonderful diversion that will be viewed over and again.