Review of Examined Life (2008) by Kacee E — 14 Apr 2010

A lot like Waking Life, but without the dazzling cinematography.

This review of Examined Life (2008) was written by Kacee E on 14 Apr 2010.

Examined Life has generally received positive reviews.

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A great idea, but lacked visual interest, if we just wanted to listen to them talk, we would have gone to see them live - or read some of their work…

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