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Summary: Eye Candy
Review: You can't take your eyes off of the screen. I rented this movie back in the late 80s and early 90s and it still haunts me. I wish I had purchased a copy then. Can't wait for the DVD version.
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Summary: Audivisual experience succeeded
Review: When I first saw this movie in a museum, I couldn't turn my eyes away from it. Once again Francis Ford Coppala created something completely diffrent. This is just enjoy and relax, a movie too see more than just one time. The movie is telling a story without words, with the beautiful music of Phillip Glass, the story about earth and our history of mankind.
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Summary: Most Can't Shut Their Eyes, Others Will Fall Asleep
Review: It's a matter of taste. (I WANT THIS ON DVD) It is not of words as there is no dialogue except the rush at the very end of the movie. (I WANT THIS ON DVD) It is of motion and reaction to that motion. Hi-speed, slow-speed, macro, micro, close-up and far out. (I WANT THIS ON DVD) It is a display that will take you on a trip without the need for drugs. I first saw this on PBS. I recorded it, not knowing what it was, but realizing it was important. (I WANT THIS ON DVD) I was able to find it on Betamax. I still treasure it. I WANT THIS ON DVD. It is a masterpiece on film. I relate to it. (I WANT THIS ON DVD). Just try to find another movie that has so much to see and so much to tell. You will learn as much from this movie as you will reading all of Carlos Casdenada and Don Juan. On the other hand... you might find some who will fall asleep in front of it. Not that it's bad, but the chanting, music and eye-candy can put you out if you are not into it from the get-go. (I WANT THIS ON DVD). It may start slow, but in a matter of moments you will be flying so fast, so far, so high... it will be hard to keep up. Therefore, DVD, simply to go back and see that one segment again and again. Oh, did I mention... I WANT THIS ON DVD and so should you!
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Summary: It should be released and don't forget its sister Powaqqatsi
Review: A trip everyone should experience. Poetry in motion. Poetry for the senses. I would like it to be released on widescreen anamorphic and 5.1 sound and, of course, on DVD as soon as possible. Will someone ask (may I say press?) the studio to produce it on DVD? I'll be trully thankful. And let me add something more: don't forget its twin Powaqqatsi, another delightful trip into man's nature. Same director, same musician, same style, same image's pace, same poetry but even more focused on how people live lives that most of us would hardly withstand. I highly recommend both titles. And, again, I ask for them to be released on DVD. Please, please, please.
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Summary: ATTN: All Film Students
Review: VOTE for this film to be released on DVD. Koyaanisqatsi is the most meaningful film ever produced... yet not ONE word is spoken during the entire picture. Mark this one up there with "Citizen Kane" and "The Bicycle Thief." A masterpiece full of symbolism, INCREDIBLE cinematography and a beautiful score by Philip Glass. Koyaanisqatsi is not just a great film to be studied... it is the meaning of life.
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Summary: Release It
Review: Those who have viewed koyaanisqatsi several times know what a beauty of a film it is. The cinematography coupled with the sometimes haunting and sometimes rapid music of Phillip Glass gives the viewer an almost hypnotic experience. Time lapse fast and time lapse slow are blended together as they tell the visual story of nature and man, life out of balance. The film climaxs with "The Grid", a high speed acceleration of people, autos, an unbelievably well written and performed music score, and a road scene that would rival Steve Mcqueen's chase scene in "Bulitt". The mood changes throughout the movie and the experience is spellbinding. I hope this movie will be released on DVD soon. John Mark
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Summary: Life Changing
Review: I first saw this film when a girlfriend took me to a showing in D.C. with Philip Glass conducting & performing in the soundtrack live! Never have I been so moved by a film! I have been on a quest ever since to show as many people this film as possible. I've also been looking for a copy to purchase and am disappointed that there is not one available. Maybe with the release of the 3rd installment they'll put a package together. in the mean time- get the soundtrack. Its worth it! Also- if you get to see Glass perform live I'd highly recommend it!
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Summary: It is a crime not to re-release this on DVD.
Review: Truly stunning film. No words, other than the refrain of "Koyannisqatsi", no story, in a traditional sense, just incredible cinematography, Glass' superb score, and a series of images that will probably never leave anyone who sees the film. There is obviously a substantial demand for this film to be re-released, so I find it's continued absence on the market baffling, and a terrible shame. The other Reggio-Glass collaborations, Powaqattsi and Anima Mundi are also excellent, though Koyaanisqatsi stands in a class of it's own. Of the three, apparently only Anima Mundi is currently being released on DVD & Video.
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Summary: Koyaanisqatsi DVD (the *real* thing)
Review: I bought the DVD version of this seminal film from IRE (Reggio's organization) for the US$180 (the cost of the donation for the "premium"). I find this film remarkable. Ron Fricke's camera work was truly ground-breaking, and Glass' score is unparalled. While Reggio's "innocent eye" and the films overly-moralizing tones are dubious, _Koyaanisqatsi_ is still a landmark piecein film history. Academicians such as Scott MacDonald and others have reviewed this film and its impact on the visual culture proceeding from its release (Fricke's signature work coopted by so many different ad houses and Hollywoods film shops).Regarding Glass' new release of his soundtrack, the film (and DVD) still incorporate segements of music that remain unreleased on the audio albums (sections covering the introduction to L.A. and prior to the first machine/human shots at about ~30 mintues into the film). The DVD has everything in original. Essentially the DVD is a digital rip from the projected film. It contains film scratches, and the original score by Glass (not refurbished in any way). The picture quality is good, but reflects the film transfer (still better than any VHS version i've seen). However, the DVD palys the film in stadard TV aspect and not the letter-box aspect associated with films. Having never seen this film in the theater i cannot say if this is true of the original projection. However, after watching it about thirty times (for a semianr paper), and in comparison to the VHS edition, the DVD is a superior product. For the true lover of Reggio and Fricke, the DVD version from IRE is a must have. Nor VHS copy can compare (nor will a VHS copy last under playback!). The price is daunting - but if it matters, the DVD arrives in a sheath that is signed by Godfrey Reggio ( a real signature, not reproduced). Moralizing aspects aside, not since Vertov has the "documentary" been pushed as far by an American Cinematographer (though others since its realese have gone further in other directions, for instance Trinh Minh Ha). The DVD is a "must-have" from those who consider this film important - either academically or aesthetically. The US$180 price tag is high; but if it helps, it's tax deductable!
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Summary: Pompous and Self Absorbed
Review: Kee-Yawn-A-SQUAT-See
This movie was ok, a little overburdened with trying to make a statement rather than just shoot a great film. The creator of the film was a bit pompous in my opinion. I could barely sit through his interview. If you really want to see a spectacular film WATCH BARAKA!
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