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Provoking as it showed even amongst the reviews!
It is the first time I ever write an on-line review of a movie and I was movitated to share my observation after having read all the other reviews.
I noticed that most people who have reviewed the movie either love or hate it. It is a sure sign of a very outstanding film, either in the positive or negative way. I have no intention to judge what the review of this movie 'should' be. Frankly speaking, what the bleep do I know, really? So go find it out yourself. One film, 2 extremely different outcomes. Isn't it an interesting phenomenan worth investigating? Our perception determind our reality. I can't help but agree with what the film suggested. And each and every of us, no matter how apart we stand, is RIGHT! ...^_^... Isn't it amazing? How we have been conditioned to think, "when I am right, you have to be wrong if you don't agree with me."
I happended to have read 'A Brief History of Time' and 'The Universe In A Nutshell' by Stephen Hawkin a couple years ago. I have just finished 'The Field - the quest for the secret force of the universe' by Lynne McTaggart, one of books recommended by WhatTheBleep movie website. And I have also read many many so-called New Age stuff. Being a Chinese from Hong Kong, I've been exposed to Eastern philosophies. It seems to me that the Newtonian world view, which served the human race well a couple centuries back, has fulfilled its historical purpose. Isn't it time to ask questions about the missing link between the seeming separateness of physical matter and the interdependent nature of quantum particles that are the very foundation of matter?
My personal experience has been: if I am serious about learning, I'm better off being open-minded and let the knowledge be revealed to me. If I just want to prove myself right, no matter which direction I look, there are moutains of evdience to support my point of view. Given its provoking nature, What The Bleep is an excellent mirror to reflect our state of mind. Just for that, I think $8 and less than 2 hours are very reasonable investment to gauge where you stand. It is very useful information to yourself.
Even with the imperfect executions, What The Bleep has accomplished what a movie needs to fulfill. A pebble has been thrown into the water. The rest is up to you.
Did I enjoy the movie?
Yes, a lot. It is an audio book and need to be 'read' many times.
Will I recommend it to others?
Definitely to anyone.
Is there any pseudo-science involed?
Read and educate yourself. Verify by your own experience whenever you can. Even if intelligence can drop from the sky, you need to lift your hands to receive it. So get plenty and be happy!
February 2005 · Movies and TV · verified purchase