Samsara
August 2012
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Adam Nayman
One doesn't have to be a Buddhist to perceive themes of circularity and renewal in Samsara, but it takes that level of patience to suffer its frequent low points with silence and good humour.
Bruce Demara
A continuous flow of images of the natural world and the human tide that dominates it.
Ken Marks
A Balinese dancer, an African tribesman, a disfigured marine, a Japanese stripper all stand composed, confident, and dignified, daring you to break the gaze.
Rene Rodriguez
Achingly beautiful and visually transfixing, Samsara offers a transporting vacation from the usual multiplex fare. It's a movie to get lost in.
Mark Jenkins
"Samsara" finds the world a little less blessed than it was two decades ago, yet still beautiful, which seems to be the movie's primary message.
Randy Cordova
Fricke and his crew capture such moments as a Hawaiian volcano erupting to life with a stunning, you-are-there clarity. But the film winds up being a collection of striking visuals without any...
Critic reviews
Adam Nayman
One doesn't have to be a Buddhist to perceive themes of circularity and renewal in Samsara, but it takes that level of patience to suffer its frequent low points with silence and good humour.
Bruce Demara
A continuous flow of images of the natural world and the human tide that dominates it.
Ken Marks
A Balinese dancer, an African tribesman, a disfigured marine, a Japanese stripper all stand composed, confident, and dignified, daring you to break the gaze.
Rene Rodriguez
Achingly beautiful and visually transfixing, Samsara offers a transporting vacation from the usual multiplex fare. It's a movie to get lost in.
Mark Jenkins
"Samsara" finds the world a little less blessed than it was two decades ago, yet still beautiful, which seems to be the movie's primary message.
Randy Cordova
Fricke and his crew capture such moments as a Hawaiian volcano erupting to life with a stunning, you-are-there clarity. But the film winds up being a collection of striking visuals without any...
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Beautiful movie Well-sequenced images and terrific sound track. Not schmaltzy, takes a fresh, unflinching look at culture new and old. Was upset by the images of the animal slaughter for food, so may not be suitable for all audiences. But given the scope of the movie it all is put in perspective without being preachy.
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Samsara If you don't mind some pretty boring music accompanied by equally very boring images, then by all means rent or purchase Samsara. It really needs some descriptive text or a voice over to define where and perhaps when the cinema was created. All we see is slow monotonous panning of the camera and music that will put you to sleep. Many of the images were beautiful and the photography was exceptional but some of the scenes especially the one with what appears to be a college professor smearing mud all over his face, made no sense at all since there was no reason given why he was doing that. I think that if the music had a better tempo and there was a voice over describing where the scenes are located, it would be much better.
Samara Unparelleled opportunity to view our world from multiple venues. Exceptional photography places you in the moment. Music excellent choice over text or speech. Leaves the opportunity for an open mind to feel the subject matter go straight to your mind and emotions. The juxtaposition of the dark side of humanity to the bright side provides the audience with a fact-based view of our world. From this vantage point, we cannot help but reflect on our own existence. Superbly filmed, edited and produced.
Cast and credits
Producers | Mark Magidson |
Director | Ron Fricke |
Writers | Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson |
Additional information
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Audio language
English (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
102 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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