Review of Powaqqatsi (1988) by Eddie B — 30 Jul 2014

Excellent follow up to Koyannisqatsi. Stirring music and visually stunning.

This review of Powaqqatsi (1988) was written by Eddie B on 30 Jul 2014.

Powaqqatsi has generally received very positive reviews.

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The music score has improved ten-flold over Koyaanisqatsi. The visuals weren't as engaging and were quite repetitive…

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By James S (2,117) on 25 Jul 2008

Overall, not as enthralling or viscerally impactful as Koyaanisqatsi, but still a helluva wallop…

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