May 13, 2006
7/10
Not as good as Koyanisqaatsi but great none the less.
Bella Donna, Bhagwan Mirchandani, Elton John
In this cinematic concert, mesmerizing images are plucked from everyday reality, then visually altered with state-of-the-art digital techniques. The result is a chronicle of the shift from a world org...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 24, 2003
Stats: 170 reviews
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June 13, 2009The only DVD out of the trilogy to have special features (besides trailers). One special feature is an interview with Godfrey and Glass; both admitting that their first two films (Koyaanisqatsi and Powaqatsi) were both "experiments," and that's exactly how those first two movies ...( read more)
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November 2, 2008the least good of the qatsi trilogy, but still a great reflection of the world of today, and a prediction to the future. like it is shown in a very visualy brilliant way, with sometimes confusing visual effects though, our society is more and more marked by new forms of high tech...( read more)
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September 6, 2008The final chapter in the trilogy isn't as good as the previous two. Still, it has some surprisingly remarkable imagery. Considering, the entire film is computer manipulated, it's amazing that there is still a genuine heartfelt emotion evident. Plus, the score by Glass (with the h...( read more)
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July 25, 2008Although I love Koyaanisqatsi/Powaqqatsi, this one was quite a disappointment. The visual style is special indeed, but it was way to artsy for me and felt more like something for a video art installation rather than a movie to watch.
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June 27, 2008The title is a Hopi word meaning "life as war". This documentary takes images of modern life and the real world, and digitaly augments and alters them into a fantasia of living images, showing man developing into the technology based society of today.
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June 9, 2008OK, I guess, on its own. Compared to Koyaanisqatsi, though, this really didn't measure up at all.
Critic Reviews
November 8, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
October 31, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Reggio's trippy, ambitious downer can also sometimes come across like nothing more than a glorified Nike ad. full review
October 25, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I have problems with Naqoyqatsi as a film, but as a music video it's rather remarkable. full review
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