Zeitgeist Films | Release Date: February 28, 2007 | CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION | ||
|
Positive:
19
Mixed:
0
Negative:
1
|
Critic Reviews
Groning's approach gives the viewer a rare chance to really listen to what water sounds like when it drips from a tin bowl, or the watch what patterns raindrops make when they fall on a shallow puddle -- purely sensual, cinematic experiences. In such moments we sense the point of view of a patient, sensitive filmmaker.
Read full review
Groening doesn't judge the monks' actions, nor does he tell us much about their reasons for choosing such a life. Yet the film brings us into their lives not as an observer but almost as a fellow hermit, making you realize how hard -- or easy -- it would be to commit yourself to such a life.
Read full review
Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score