Review of Finding Joe (2011) by Vaughn B — 19 Mar 2012

Vital for theists and atheists alike; especially egocentric men in positions of power.

This review of Finding Joe (2011) was written by Vaughn B on 19 Mar 2012.

Finding Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kevin Thomas (1,201) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 28 Sep 2011

Finding Joe is so centered on the self-realization of the individual that it provokes one to contemplate the millions of oppressed, imperiled…

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By Spencer E (22) on 16 Aug 2013

An excellent presentation of the way life works, showing the cycle everyone goes through many times in life…

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By Timmy S (91) on 18 Aug 2015

This is the worst film ever on what may be the most interesting topic - mythology, stories and Joseph Campbell…

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By Tasha Robinson (753) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 27 Sep 2011

Finding Joe feels like a homemade quilt: It's warm and comforting, but visually busy, with a repeating pattern that some will find stuffy and…

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By Joanna P (72) on 21 Dec 2011

I am a huge Joseph Campbell fan and after watching Finding Joe I love him even more…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 21 Mar 2014

I do understand the negative reviews and, yes, the movie is a bit simple-minded, but the message is a powerful one and is presented in a very…

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By Boysen H (1) on 12 Aug 2013

This is a great documentary about the Hero's Journey and how we see it show up in literature and films throughout history…

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By Shane L (142) on 04 May 2017

This movie will change your life. Again and again. Or, better put- it will enable you to change your own life by following your calling…

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By Jane M (242) on 30 Sep 2011

Great film! Inspiring! Catch it while you can :)…

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By Chuck Bowen (756) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 26 Sep 2011

Finding Joe maintains that every person should, as Joseph Campbell wrote, find your bliss, a potentially valuable nugget of wisdom that this…

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