http://www.filmjunk.com/2008/12/31/encounters-at-the-end-of-the-world-dvd-review/ Blog And Podcast Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:49:59 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.filmjunk.com/2008/12/31/encounters-at-the-end-of-the-world-dvd-review/comment-page-1/#comment-515419 Mason Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:00:03 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=14209#comment-515419 I rented Encounters and watched last night. I imagine if I owned it and watched it over and over I would get something more out of it each time. There is a lot going on in this film- many people and places are surveyed. I agree that it jumps around a lot, which inhibits the development of any rhythm. It does not cover just one topic, but I sensed a somber tone throughout, whether that was intended or not. There are educational portions that are very scientific, either chemistry, physics, or biology. Sociological segments getting to know the people in the camps and settlements. A few of these people convey a pessimism about the future of the human race. That, the tragic runaway penguin, and the soft music (sometimes containing real underwater animal sounds) made the movie seem sad to me overall. It is also a cure or insomnia- I had to back it up a few times. I rented Encounters and watched last night. I imagine if I owned it and watched it over and over I would get something more out of it each time. There is a lot going on in this film- many people and places are surveyed. I agree that it jumps around a lot, which inhibits the development of any rhythm. It does not cover just one topic, but I sensed a somber tone throughout, whether that was intended or not. There are educational portions that are very scientific, either chemistry, physics, or biology. Sociological segments getting to know the people in the camps and settlements. A few of these people convey a pessimism about the future of the human race. That, the tragic runaway penguin, and the soft music (sometimes containing real underwater animal sounds) made the movie seem sad to me overall. It is also a cure or insomnia- I had to back it up a few times.

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