The film is very "American" in style, meaning very slick and flash, with enthusiastic people talking in soft and melodious voices in a very sincere way. It looks like a commercial. Still it works.
Another good one in the genre is What The Bleep Do We Know.
Lucid Twilight said...
The video seems to be down. No surprise- it's technically not supposed to be free. ;)
Though I do wonder why they'd care as I'm assuming it's the original version. It's not like they're making profit off of that anymore and I would think spreading the word is the important thing. Ah well...
People who've seen it (or haven't but are still interested) might like to know that some of the people in the film have been on Larry King Live and will be again on the 16th. The first part was aired earlier this month and is supposed to be repeated on the 11th. The second part is set to air on the 16th.
If you'd like to watch the new version of the film legitimately, it can be found at: http://www.thesecret.tv
It's five dollars to view it online through the site. Not as good a deal as google video, but at least it's in higher quality. Er, assuming you've got the connection for it.
I would agree with Eolake on his criticisms, but it's still a well done film that does an excellent job of introducing people to the potentials of thought.
introducing people to the potentials of thought.
ReplyDelete...........those words ring true to my own ears. there has been certain events that i once thought about as just fantasy when i was younger. denying they would ever become true.
things i have experienced because i never gave up thinking about them. and of course i give the credit to my Lord Jesus for many of the wonderful blessings i have received.
i cannot begin to express in mere words some of the greatest adventures and pure reality that has happened (when i truly thought) they were out of reach!
sometimes the dreams don't match the expectations but nevertheless it's worth the efforts for the most part.
the only true book i ever read that made sense to me on believing was the bible. please note that i'm not perfect in faith and trust but i know one who is.
Yes, the film is very "American" in style, meaning very slick and flash, with enthusiastic people talking in soft and melodious voices in a very sincere way. It looks like a commercial.
ReplyDeleteStill it works.
Ah, so it is a free film. My wife won a burnt copy at school. Now I don't feel so bad.
ReplyDeleteI kind of liked it. I'm a bit of a skeptic about this kind of thing generally and I quite agree it was quite commercial. But on balance it was okay.
I firmly believe there are certain things that are just good advice for everyone; its just a matter of finding the voice that will be acceptable to each of us individually. That might be a best friend or the spirit of a dead relative or anyone really. "The Secret" could very easily be that voice for some people. But not me :)
Its funny you all say its so American in style. As soon as my wife and I saw the opening frames we were all "this is Australian". Seems its a co-production :)