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Pulse A Stomp Odyssey, directed by Steve McNichols and Lukle Cresswell (the pair who created the Stomp stage production), documents members from the Stomp troupe as they travel the world and discover ... read more read more...how rhythm affects people all over the globe. Among the people captured in performance are marching bands, flamenco dancers, and high-energy street performers. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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93% liked it

15 critics

Unrated, 40 min.

Directed by: Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas

Release Date: January 1, 2002

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DVD Release Date: January 1, 1998

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Flixster Reviews (48)


  • March 1, 2007
    Pretty cool journey through the percussion world.

Critic Reviews


Andrea Gronvall
April 24, 2009
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

Stomp veteran Keith Middleton acts as master of ceremonies, his gigantic close-ups suggesting a tap-dancing genie freed from his lamp. Full Review

Jane Sumner
May 22, 2003
Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News

It's a brave attempt to tap into the heartbeat of the world, a salute to the universal language of rhythm and a zippy sampling of sounds. Full Review

Thea Singer
May 2, 2003
Thea Singer, Boston Globe

The soundtrack alone -- the literal pulse of the thing -- will rock you in your seat. Full Review

Frank Scheck
February 20, 2003
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

The diversity of the artists represented, both in terms of style and ethnicity, prevents the proceedings from feeling repetitious, as does the appropriately brief 40-minute running time.

Megan Turner
February 20, 2003
Megan Turner, New York Post

The camera soars above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format, before swooping down on a string of exotic locales, scooping the whole world up in a joyous ...

Tom Strini
July 23, 2004
Tom Strini, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Most of the performers are amateurs. They practice their art for the love of it, and it's easy to love them for it.

Robert W. Butler
January 2, 2004
Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star

As soon as it's over you're tempted to buy another ticket and watch it all over again. Full Review

Frank Swietek
June 16, 2003
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

A colorful, vibrant introduction to a universal human impulse, lushly photographed and beautifully recorded. Full Review

Ross Anthony
May 31, 2003
Ross Anthony, Hollywood Report Card

Even if you've seen "Stomp" (the stage show), you still have to see this! Full Review

Joseph Hayes
May 30, 2003
Joseph Hayes, Orlando Weekly

The film is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats the world has to offer. Full Review

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