Change Your Image
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Reviews
Embedded (2004)
Where have all the flowers gone?
This is theater - do not expect to be "entertained" in the movie sense - and do not expect a bunch of jokes. The over the top imagery and dialog is leavened with real quotes from news outlets and uncensored stories (Jessica Lynch). This is a very black comedy, an emotional ride. The laughs come out of the discomfort not slapstick. The "America - Love It or Leave It" crowd will be up in arms. I know there will be many who dispute the truth of the message that Tim Robbins is conveying. This will be attacked as unAmerican, unpatriotic, ungrateful, and slanderous. I for one, am glad Mr. Robbins has had the courage to produce this.
1 Giant Leap (2002)
An experience that transcends our ego concerns and speaks to the heart.
I came upon 1 Giant Leap after looking up what films that Ram Dass has appeared in. I love the way the passion for creativity shows up in the swirl of colors, images, music, poetry, and love of human diversity that this DVD projects. I rated it a 10 for that and its energy. Some have criticized it because of "slow" parts. I liked the balance of very energetic parts versus the time taken to contemplate the beauty and peace that surrounds us. I would have liked even more diversity to be included, Amer-Indian, Caribbean, Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian, Japanese, Finnish, North African, etc. That said, this is one DVD that can be watched time and again. I would rate this a must see. If you have an interest in spiritual side of existence, I would recommend seeing 'Fierce Grace' with Ram Dass.