The Nature of Existence
Documentary
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2010
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After exploring the phenomenon of TREKKIES, filmmaker Roger Nygard takes on The Nature of Existence. As he roams the globe to the source of each of the world's philosophies, religions, and belief systems, Nygard interviews spiritual leaders, scholars, scientists, artists, pizza chefs, and others who have influenced, inspired, or freaked out humanity.
Director:
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
94 min
Release date:
1 Jan 2010
Country:
CN, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
After 90 minutes of scattershot quips, I felt like I was wearing spiritual beer goggles.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
30 Sep 2010
fresh:
Freewheeling and funny.
– Cary Darling,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jul 2010
fresh:
While it will strike some as smug and others as sincere, pic certainly has a feel-good tone and playful attitude.
– John Anderson,
Variety,
6 Jul 2010
rotten:
Inquiring into the reasons human beings exist, filmmaker Roger Nygard uncovers this stunner: Various people have different opinions.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
6 Jul 2010
fresh:
As a conversation starter ... it's an affable appetizer.
– Michael Ordona,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jul 2010