Review of Manufactured Landscapes (2006) by Amanda R — 29 Jun 2008

Very insightful... but it's mostly visual so don't watch it when you're tired.

This review of Manufactured Landscapes (2006) was written by Amanda R on 29 Jun 2008.

Manufactured Landscapes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Hardy H (232) on 29 May 2009

Wow, wow, and wow.... quite an eye opener and I cannot see how any would not be moved by it...visually and morally…

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By Murray S (110) on 23 Aug 2011

Decent photography and occasionally cool Koyanisqaatsi-like visuals; the opening shot has got to be one of the most jaw dropping long takes…

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By Ian T (457) on 31 Jan 2009

Awesome photographs. Uneven as a film, a bit heavy-handed. Not Koyaanisqatsi, but still very good and absolutely worth seeing…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 10 May 2010

Must see for Burtynsky fans. Very informative regarding what's going on in China…

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 10 Nov 2010

Thought-provoking, beautiful and terrifying all at once…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 20 Jun 2015

A good collection of industrial landscapes…

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By Vaibhav W (228) on 13 Oct 2009

A good insight at how heavy industrialisation and sweat shops including the Three Gorges Dam has changed China's landscape…

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By Tazeen A (14) on 16 Jan 2012

A worthy effort and the creation of artificial ugly landscapes is something worth viewing if not quite enjoyable…

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