Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley, Dan Rather

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G, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Godfrey Reggio

Release Date: April 29, 1988

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DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002

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  • November 22, 2007
    Disappointing sequel to Koyaanisqatsi. The focus has shifted away from the marvellous wonders of Planet Earth and onto life in developing nations. Although a worthy, interesting portrait it doesn't capture my imagination nor hold my attention anywhere near as well its predecessor...( read more). The music is rather irritating too!
  • July 12, 2007
    This movie is more personable than its predecessor Koyaanisqatsi. The music is tribal and danceable at some parts. It had people in motion with nature; I won't say I understood what it all meant.
  • January 16, 2007
    Pretty good flick, produced by George Lucas
  • April 9, 2006
    Not as good as Koyaanisqatsi. See that first.
  • July 1, 2009
    We're accustomed to these images, it's harder for them to be interesting when compared to ones rarely seen (Koyaanisqatsi) - and still it succeeds. Not as powerful as Koyaan, but the vibrant score, like the one in Koyaan, brings the ordinary to life; it's a very uplifting and rev...( read more)ivifying experience.
  • June 7, 2009
    Similar to Koyaanisqatsi, there are some really cool images in this film, but the footage is all just "tourist" shots of south-west and southern Asia; no interesting angles or camera styles like its prequel.

    Again the film didn't need to be 100 minutes long; the tempo of the edi...( read more)ting, and its structure, is all over the place. In fact, the editing and pace of the trailer (which convinced me to watch it, despite my lack of satisfaction from the prequel) is far superior than the actual film itself.

    This time however, Philip Glass offers the listener two memorable pieces of composition as part of the films score (outdoing Pruit Igoe from Koyaanisqatsi): Serra Pelada (used in the film's trailer) and Anthem - Part 2 (featured in The Truman Show).
  • January 10, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested.
  • December 10, 2008
    no thanks not my kinda thing
  • November 2, 2008
    the second part of the qatsi trilogy was not as good as Koyaanisqatsi (though i rate them equal), but still very different. a journey into developing countries and the struggle of their people for survival. they may be economicaly poor, but they're very rich in spirituality.
  • August 12, 2008
    The second chapter in the staggering trilogy by Reggio and Glass. At times the music almost over-powers the images but nevertheless, the movie has many unforgettable images. It's also worth checking out Anima Mundi, Reggio's 25 min short on Animals. Not to mention his five min sh...( read more)ort on Children. Brilliant filmmaker.

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  • Donegal
    February 4, 2007
    One of the films from my favorite trilogy. I love this movie; it has a wonderful soundtrack and the video itself is very eye-opening. It's a pity more people haven't seen this movie.

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