Review of Samsara (2011) by Oliver1H — 20 Dec 2012
My review is based on my own thoughts. Please respect my opinion, as I do respect yours.
I have to start by saying I loved Koyaanisqatsi. On the other hand I did not like Baraka. My problem with this STUNNINGLY beautiful and very MEANINGFUL movie is that: it becomes preachy about the "western civilization" in a very negative way. Yes our "western civilization" is FAR from being perfect or even good. I do not like what happens in our world either!!! "We" have many problems, (and some very bad and negative tendencies we should keep an eye on, and do against these), but Ron Fricke always portrays it as overcrowded, artificial, imperialistic, bad. Ron Fricke never show the good things about it. He portrays our civilization as a doomed civilization. I sincerely hope we can CHANGE for the better. On the other hand he portrays more far away places, that are not part of that "western civilization" (Tibet, Africa etc.) in a very positive way.Of course there are no problems in these African tribes, like in our countries where millions live. I think every coin has two sides. I do recommend this movie to everyone, because it is an important movie.
This review of Samsara (2011) was written by Oliver1H on 20 Dec 2012.
Samsara has generally received very positive reviews.
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