The Celestine Prophecy
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Metascore
23 out of 100

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4.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: Based on James Redfield's worldwide best-selling novel, The Celestine Prophecy is a spiritual adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rainforests of Peru. The prophecy and its nine key insights predict a worldwide awakening, arising within all religious traditions, that moves humanity toward a deeper experience of spirituality. (Celestine Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 7 out of 10
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    50
    Celestine Prophecy demands all skepticism be left in the lobby. That's a leap few may be willing to take -- few beyond those millions who bought the book, that is.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    33
    It's hard, bordering on impossible, to evaluate this movie without stepping on people's beliefs.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mark Olsen
    30
    The movie is flatly acted and extremely ill-paced, lacking any sense of urgency, momentum or fun. "Romancing the Stone" it is not.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    25
    Arguably as effective as Ambien at inducing sleep, but possible side effects include uncontrollable laughter.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. AngelP.
    10
    I have been holding the vision for 6 years now.The book changed my life -the film made certain parts of the book easier to realize-I am hoping for The Tenth Insight film-and others-only when it is time will each person find if the path and the messages are for them.When it is time-they will understand.… Expand
  2. JuliaG.
    10
    loved this film and especially since i'm a fan of the book.... I recommend the Celestine Prophecy to all.
  3. LouM.
    8
    Better than expected, especially given the jaded reviews, and far better than "What the Bleep," its closest genre mate. Better than the book, too, for that matter. Entertaining and sincere, fairly well executed in terms of craftsmanship and acting. Stretches "normal" credence, of course, but that's what it was meant to do.… Expand
  4. SarahB.
    2
    Only people who don't read enough or see enough film would enjoy this lame film adaptation of an even lamer book. My only spiritual revelation here was that I wanted those two hours of my life back to spend doing something more meaningful.… Expand

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