Powaqqatsi (1988) Reviews

Powaqqatsi (1988)
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Powaqqatsi was the second of the feature-length "non narrative" films produced, directed and co-scripted by Godfrey Reggio. As in his earlier Koyaanisqatsi, Reggio utilizes a collage of sounds and gimmicked-up images to make a comment on modern life. And as in the earlier film, Reggio's onslaught of imagery is backed up by the music of Philip Glass. This time, Reggio concentrates on Third World cultures, and the way those cultures are perceived and sometimes exploited by the power merchants of the world. Powaqqatsi was supposed to be the second in a trilogy, but wasn't as eagerly embraced by viewers and critics as its popular predecessor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Director(s):
Godfrey Reggio
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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Eric H.

Dont watch this if you cant be still and open your mind . Philip Glass' music is always repetitive and trance-like , fitting here perfectly . You will be rewarded with images that you'll always remember .

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Joshua H.

I am a big fan of Baraka and Chronos, so I thought I would give this one a try. First of all, the film lacks a soul. It is clear the message they are trying convey but the editing of the film made them miss the target. The thing that hurt this film the most was the soundtrack. It was as if the composer was watching a different film while writing this music, perhaps a sports documentary. Baraka and Chronos' soundtrack help convey a feeling that go along with the images you see. This was only my opinion and is not meant to offend any fans of Powaqqatsi.

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Hamish B.

While I was mesmerized by Kowanisqatsi, love the sound track, and gave it 5 stars, I gotta agree with Josh on this one. Powaqqatsi was a yawn to inappropriate sports like music.

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    Eric H.

    Dont watch this if you cant be still and open your mind . Philip Glass' music is always repetitive and trance-like , fitting here perfectly . You will be rewarded with images that you'll always remember .

    Yes   |   No

     
    Joshua H.

    I am a big fan of Baraka and Chronos, so I thought I would give this one a try. First of all, the film lacks a soul. It is clear the message they are trying convey but the editing of the film made them miss the target. The thing that hurt this film the most was the soundtrack. It was as if the composer was watching a different film while writing this music, perhaps a sports documentary. Baraka and Chronos' soundtrack help convey a feeling that go along with the images you see. This was only my opinion and is not meant to offend any fans of Powaqqatsi.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Hamish B.

    While I was mesmerized by Kowanisqatsi, love the sound track, and gave it 5 stars, I gotta agree with Josh on this one. Powaqqatsi was a yawn to inappropriate sports like music.

    Yes   |   No

     
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