Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

Name: Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
Genre: Drama, Animation
Released: August 7, 2015
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Liam Neeson, Quvenzhané Wallis, Salma Hayek

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GKIDS | Release Date: August 7, 2015 | PG

Starring: Liam Neeson, Quvenzhané Wallis, Salma Hayek

Summary: Set in a Mediterranean sea-side village, Kamila (Salma Hayek) cleans house for exiled artist and poet Mustafa (Liam Neeson), but the more difficult job is keeping her free-spirited young daughter, Almitra, (Quvenzhané Wallis) out of trouble. The three embark on a journey meant to end with Mustafa’s return home – but first they must evadeSet in a Mediterranean sea-side village, Kamila (Salma Hayek) cleans house for exiled artist and poet Mustafa (Liam Neeson), but the more difficult job is keeping her free-spirited young daughter, Almitra, (Quvenzhané Wallis) out of trouble. The three embark on a journey meant to end with Mustafa’s return home – but first they must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in his words will incite rebellion. [GKIDS]… Expand

Director: Bill Plympton and Gaëtan Brizzi and Joan C. Gratz and Joann Sfar and Michal Socha and Mohammed Saeed Harib and Nina Paley and Paul Brizzi and Roger Allers and Tomm Moore

Genre(s): Drama, Animation

Rating: PG

Runtime: 84 min

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RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Aug 7, 2015

A wildly ambitious and frequently fascinating film that moviegoers of all ages should find both entertaining and provocative in equal measure. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Apr 14, 2015

Think of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet as a gift: a work of essential spiritual enlightenment, elegantly interpreted by nine of the world’s leading independent animators, all tied up and wrapped in a family-friendly bow by “The Lion King” director Roger Allers. Read full review

Marc Mohan

Aug 20, 2015

At its more abstract moments, it's a treat for the eye and the soul. Read full review

Josh Kupecki

Aug 26, 2015

If you are a fan of Gibran’s work, this film is recommended for those sections, just be prepared for some schmaltz to go along with the transcendentalist philosophy. Read full review

Sandie Angulo Chen

Aug 20, 2015

For audiences interested in an earnest, inspirational story, full of timeless messages and beautiful animation, this is a lovely reminder of how to live life with purpose and joy. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Aug 20, 2015

Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a hit-and-miss affair, easy on the eyes but nothing to write home — or a term paper — about. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Aug 6, 2015

A work of words as lovely as “The Prophet” deserves a better artistic interpretation than this animated venture, which consists mostly of pedestrian, ’70s-quality visuals. Read full review

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Moviegoer11

Aug 11, 2015

Such a beautiful spiritual movie that differs radically from “12 years or below” animated movies out there (Minions, Frozen, Shaun the sheep movie...). Something that an adult can watch without falling asleep.
Definitely the best animation film of 2015 considering that it had a budget ofSuch a beautiful spiritual movie that differs radically from “12 years or below” animated movies out there (Minions, Frozen, Shaun the sheep movie...). Something that an adult can watch without falling asleep.
Definitely the best animation film of 2015 considering that it had a budget of just 12M $!! (Frozen for example had more than 12x the money at 150M $).… Expand

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HealingToolbox

Sep 14, 2019

I agree with the Variety review excerpt here. What I can add, and what the less favorable reviewers miss, is this is a film by for and about intuitive feeling; it's for iNtuitive Feelers. It will have less relevance and meaning to those who strongly prefer Thinking over Feeling. The storyI agree with the Variety review excerpt here. What I can add, and what the less favorable reviewers miss, is this is a film by for and about intuitive feeling; it's for iNtuitive Feelers. It will have less relevance and meaning to those who strongly prefer Thinking over Feeling. The story breakthru came from Selma Hayek. Throw out the vague story of the book; throw out the story of Gibran's own life. Write a new story more mythological and more ordinary; tell it from the viewpoint of a young child. Genius. Narrative gold. Production values are at 100%. On the DVD you can view the complete animatic, where the Disney-level imagination and visual compositions are already evident.… Expand

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Beecee

Aug 18, 2015

One of the most beautiful animated films in years, with each poem given a separate interpretation by a different master animator. The songs generally didn't work for me, but there is also a melodic soundtrack written and performed by Yo-Yo Ma. The whole thing is tied together by a familyOne of the most beautiful animated films in years, with each poem given a separate interpretation by a different master animator. The songs generally didn't work for me, but there is also a melodic soundtrack written and performed by Yo-Yo Ma. The whole thing is tied together by a family friendly story about a poet under house arrest, the woman who cleans the house, and her mischievous daughter.… Expand

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Brent_Marchant

Aug 16, 2015

Despite an overlong and somewhat overly juvenile opening sequence, the film settles down into a beautifully animated, thoughtful meditation on various aspects of life and where they derive their origins from. Viewers who can make it past the first 15-20 minutes of the film will be rewardedDespite an overlong and somewhat overly juvenile opening sequence, the film settles down into a beautifully animated, thoughtful meditation on various aspects of life and where they derive their origins from. Viewers who can make it past the first 15-20 minutes of the film will be rewarded with a gorgeous, inspiring film. Hang in there -- it's ultimately worth the wait.… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

Apr 1, 2016

Another animated film for 2015 and didn't end up being one of the best, but still works in any way. The Prophet will leave you wanting more and more after watching this one.

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