Review of Manufactured Landscapes (2006) by Ann D — 30 Jun 2007

Gorgeous, compelling, strangely moving. Definitely worth a trip to Film Forum.

This review of Manufactured Landscapes (2006) was written by Ann D on 30 Jun 2007.

Manufactured Landscapes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Hamad S (119) on 20 Feb 2009

It is a really good idea, but the point is made quickly but keeps going on forever…

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By Maria P (120) on 04 Jun 2015

A six minute establishing shot that travels seemingly endlessly up the aisle of a gigantic factory is absolutely as excessive as it sounds…

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

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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 Andrea B (333) on 10 Jan 2009

Worth watching simply for the devastating opening take, an interesting blend of social commentary and artist pic…

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

A good collection of industrial landscapes…

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By Martin F (211) on 06 Nov 2008

Wouldn't consider myself much of a tree hugger, but this film gave me pause for thought…

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By Erik V (37) on 20 Oct 2008

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