The story just did not do it for me. Strong characters. I cried and got chills a couple times. Nothing spectacular from the direction, not visually unique or appealing to our geometry loving brains; with the exception of a few scenarios. The 70mm IMAX screening was also not impressive. Samsara did 70mm right. Also the IMAX seats became very uncomfortable to sit in for so long. It's been too long to remember the last time I was in an IMAX, and I think this will probably be my last. Definitely not worth the price tag, nor is the 70mm screening. I could not even tell a difference in quality.
5.5/10
Samsara is a marriage between the visual and sonic realms. A beautiful contrast between the very diverse ways of life that humans have developed on Earth. I just wish my tv was larger than it's measly 32" so I could truly view this film in all it's glory. Would love to see this in an IMAX.
10/10
[SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER!]
Wow, I did not even realize this was based on a true story until the end! Richard Linklater loves to use real people instead of 'actors' in his films and I love it. The tale of Bernie Tiede is very unique indeed. In fact this is currently big news in Austin Texas, as Bernie Tiede was released after 18 years. There has been some controversy.
8/10
2 hours and 11 minutes of a steady downward spike. Started off very strange and interesting. Extremely quirky directing, but I quickly lost interest in our lead characters. Right about the time Colin met Chloe actually.
3/10
A stylistic envisioning and original adaptation of Speed Racer.
8/10
Hahaha! Still holds up in 2014. May the Schwartz be with you!
9/10
