Christie Brinkley,
David Brinkley,
Pope John Paul II,
Dan Rather,
Cheryl Tiegs
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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 gim... read more
DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002
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December 8, 2010Powaqqatsi is not a great follow up to Koyaanisqatsi but it's not all bad. At times It feels like it's trying to imitate his superior older brother too much, never quite catching up and never quite hitting the mark. It deals more with the developing world this time round but neve... read more
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November 22, 2007Disappointing sequel to Koyaanisqatsi. The focus has shifted away from the marvellous wonders of Planet Earth and onto life in developing nations. Although a worthy, interesting portrait it doesn't capture my imagination nor hold my attention anywhere near as well its predecessor... read more
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July 12, 2007This movie is more personable than its predecessor Koyaanisqatsi. The music is tribal and danceable at some parts. It had people in motion with nature; I won't say I understood what it all meant.
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July 1, 2009We're accustomed to these images, it's harder for them to be interesting when compared to ones rarely seen (Koyaanisqatsi) - and still it succeeds. Not as powerful as Koyaan, but the vibrant score, like the one in Koyaan, brings the ordinary to life; it's a very uplifting and rev... read more
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June 7, 2009Similar to Koyaanisqatsi, there are some really cool images in this film, but the footage is all just "tourist" shots of south-west and southern Asia; no interesting angles or camera styles like its prequel.
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January 16, 2008An amazing visual feat that shows people from around the world in work, play, and just living life. This focuses on third world countries and has amazingly shot and scored scenes. A documentary to be sure, but also a visual record of a time that probably still exists for many p... read more
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October 30, 2007This is the only slightly less focused sequel to Koyaanisqatsi, my favorite work of film, and while it lacks the Eastern European heft of its predecessor's oratorio-style score by Philip Glass (think "world music"), it still weaves through the thread of humanity's destructive pow... read more
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October 14, 2007If the beautiful score doesn't put you to sleep and you are into artist exploration pieces you will get a lot from this well done work of art.
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June 14, 2007Few films can genuinely claim to transport the viewer. This one is one of those few. The best of the Qatsi films.
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August 11, 2006continueing the style started in koyaanisqatsi, powaqqatsi seems to focus a bit more of the differences between so called 'primitive' cultures and 'modern' ones. Reggio continues to show mankind as a whole being a blight upon the earth, but shows a little forgivness to the people... read more
Critic Reviews
April 6, 2006
Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
February 28, 2004
Derek Smith, Cinematic Reflections
'shows the consequences of what we have done in the past and the danger of where we are heading'
September 20, 2002
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
You'd be hard-pressed to find another movie that conveys the contrasts of life in the modern world more effectively. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David N. Butterworth, rec.arts.movies.reviews
An exquisite combination of sound and vision. Full Review
August 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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September 29, 2003
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
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