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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.

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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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JuliaG.
    10
    loved this film and especially since i'm a fan of the book.... I recommend the Celestine Prophecy to all.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. 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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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