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MPAA RATING: PG for some violence
Starring Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann, Sarah Wayne Callies, Annabeth Gish, Hector Elizondo, Joaquim de Almeida, Jürgen Prochnow, and John Aylward
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)
| GENRE(S): | Adventure |
| WRITTEN BY: |
James Redfield (also novel)
Barnet Bain Dan Gordon |
| DIRECTED BY: | Armand Mastroianni |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 19, 2006 Theatrical: April 21, 2006 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 99 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 6.6 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sarah B. gave it a2:
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.
Bob C. gave it a2:
As a work of Inspirational fiction, the book is quite good. But like most New-Age philosophy, it is full of basic psychological concepts merely wrapped in the fourishes of mysticism and spirituality. Fans who see the book dogmatically will no doubt enjoy the film - as it reinforces their conviction in this brand of pseudo-spirituality. People unfamilar with the book, or reader of the book who enjoyed it strictly for the fiction will find the film version serious wanting, as much of the internal monologue in the book serves to balance the fictionalized spirituality, but is absent from the film. While the "DaVinci Code" failed in it's overhollywoodization of a great book, the cinematography and translation of this very visually written book leaves much to be desired.
Angel P. gave it a10:
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.
Julia G. gave it a10:
loved this film and especially since i'm a fan of the book.... I recommend the Celestine Prophecy to all.
Lou M. gave it an8:
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.
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