Review of Samsara (2011) by Cary R — 16 Feb 2013

A visually spectacular semi-meditative experience.

This review of Samsara (2011) was written by Cary R on 16 Feb 2013.

Samsara has generally received very positive reviews.

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Un'incredibile raccolta di immagini ed inquadrature spettacolari da ogni parte del mondo…

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By Zaw M (147) on 12 Jul 2015

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By Ricardo M (270) on 10 Aug 2015

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By Brad S (2,657) on 19 Sep 2015

I'll just repeat what I said about Baraka: Aesthetically perfect, philosophically moronic…

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By Anders A (340) on 29 May 2016

Visually it is great. An Atlas of Life and Globe…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 25 Aug 2015

Yet another gorgeous film in the vein of Koyaanisqatsi that is perfect for casual viewing or functions as background noise, well worth a look…

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By P O (6) on 16 Aug 2014

Very impressive. Samsara touches you on so many levels. Deeply…

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By Can O (23) on 15 Oct 2016

The best documentary ever made. It's not a rotten movie, it is very fresh tomato movie…

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By Adam B (2,189) on 16 Sep 2014

It's more a exercise than a film. I felt throughly worked out afterwards…

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By Moonman1994 (102) on 20 May 2015

Visually beautiful. This film is stunningly gorgeous and is placed with audio that backs up the visuals nicely…

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