Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3208 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-09-26
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 200 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
What the Bleep Do We Know? is a lecture on mysticism and science mixed into a sort-of narrative. Marlee Matlin stars in the dramatic thread, about a sourpuss photographer who begins to question her perceptions. Interviews with quantum physics experts and New Age authors are cut into this story, offering a vaguely convincing (and certainly mind-provoking) theory about... well, actually, it sounds a lot like the Power of Positive Thinking, when you get down to it. Talking heads (not identified until film's end) include JZ Knight, who appears in the movie channeling Ramtha, the ancient sage she claims communicates through her (other speakers are also associated with Knight's organization). What she says actually makes pretty good common sense--Ramtha's wiggier notions are not included--and would be easy to accept were it not being credited to a 35,000-year-old mystic from Atlantis. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com

Synopsis
Applying basic principles of quantum physics to human psychology, this film consists largely of interviews with experts in related fields, who pose existential questions and answer them with theories of endless possibilities. They explain that reality is only as we define it, that matter is permeable, and that experiences in life should be approached as controllable by the human mind. Opening doors to broad ideas--that we could exist simultaneously in many realities, that we could be in multiple places at once, that we could observe ourselves from outside our bodies, that time travels backwards and forwards--experts encourage positive thinking and open-mindedness. A situational plot involving a deaf photographer who is assigned to work at a Polish wedding serves to illustrate how the theories discussed could be applied to everyday experiences. Meanwhile, intense sequences of computer animation offer illustrations of outer space, the neural functions in our brains, the way that various hormones work, and even some funny Jello-like characters representing chemical reactions in our bodies. A raucous soundtrack of 1980s tunes--Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love, and Animotion's Obsession among them--adds to a jarringly dynamic score. For viewers who gravitate toward New Age theories of enlightenment and self-knowledge, or those who enjoyed the sci-fi plotlines of television series like STAR TREK, QUANTUM LEAP, and WITCHBLADE, this film will be a welcome addition to their library.

Customer Reviews

Interesting, but bear this in mind...
There is no denying this is a very interesting film, both in terms of content and presentation. I really enjoyed it and was fascinated by some of the ideas and theories discussed.
However, there are a few things you should know before watching this film.
Firstly, not all the facts are correct, though these are usually minor points (like the statement that humans are 90% water - it's closer to 60% for an adult).
Secondly, Not all theories and experiments described are explained fully - they are sometimes "edited" accounts that better fit the film, but are not entirely accurate.
Lastly, and possibly most important is the fact that this film was made by followers of Ramtha, and religion/cult following a 35,000 year old Lemurian warrior who is channelled through a woman called JZ Night (She is featured in the film).
There is wide speculation that this film may be "propoganda" for their faith.
I'm not suggesting that there's anything sinister at work, and the film is definately worth watching, but I think it's important to know who it is presenting these ideas, as the movie itself doesn't make it clear.

Positive experience guaranteed!
This is the first time I've ever been compelled to write a review on Amazon but there has been so much talk about this film in the press that I thought I should....

I recently saw the "What The Bleep Do We Know?!" at the cinema in London and I'm amazed to say that 110 minutes of celluloid has had an undeniably positive impact on my life.

I've told friends about the film and encouraged them to see it because if your mind is open and ready to question the world around you then this documentary will contain something positive for you. It's hard to put What The Bleep into a few words as it contains so much and relates to people in so many different ways.... but here goes:

What The Bleep Do We Know is a hybrid documentary that consists of interviews and dramatic reconstruction of the theories and science discussed in those interviews. Topics include: God, quantum physics, reality, intentions, emotions, consciousness.... after seeing the film there's a lot to discuss with friends and to think about in private time. Much of what I heard and saw was new to me and so was glad of the way in which the dramatisation helped me to visualise the science and theories talked about by the contributing PhDs, mystics and theologians.

This film is empowering and uplifting.

If you've ever felt in a rut; simply repeating the same daily existence, or questioned your faith and pondered on the nature of reality and truth, then this film will lift you up and make you see the world from a new perspective. If you're interested in new scientific theories, the environment, personal development, health practices, philosophy, yoga, religion, spirituality or enjoyed The Matrix, I Heart Huckabees or Donnie Darko (!) then What The Bleep Do We Know?! will have something for you.

I saw What The Bleep again last week and would liken the difference between the first and second times I saw it to parachuting: the first time you do it you can't take everything in because it's so new and overwhelming but the second time the details sink in and you're able to recognise the incredible thing that you're doing.

I can't wait to get the DVD because I want to be able to spend time to really take in what each of these people have to say; pause the player in the privacy of my own home, think, question and be inspired.

Curiouser and curioser, said Alice
Curiouser and curiouser said Alice, January 10, 2007
Reviewer: jingles_sunderland "jingles" (Wayne, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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Once the movie had begun I was reminded of the Tao of Physics, a well written book of a few years ago which created a bit of a stir by suggesting that physics had gone from a hard science to more of an art due to the integration of uncertainty into the philosophical ethos and that the science was becoming akin to mysticism.

I have found that work on uncertainty and theories of chaos have created some interesting areas but the incorporation into mystic and so-called new age ideas do not work for me.

The areas of the movie that deal with quantum mechanics are a good way to bring these complex models to the awareness of the general public and for those I have nothing but applause.

What I find disturbing is the way the film reaches out into other areas like emotional states and health and makes links which are hjust not there. I believe that a good mental attitude is a good factor in living one's life and an aid to recovery from illeness or surgery and no-one can deny the power of the will to live. However, as Karl Popper famously observed: a theory that explains everything, explains nothing. It strikes me then that this film is an attempt to link a particularly comple notion to areas beyond which it is meant to apply in some sort of Hippiesque mythology as some sort of panacea to all of the ills of the world.

I am afraid that we have a long way to go, socially and technologically , before we can live off the land with enough food to feed everyone and when disease has been vanquished. Those things are probably more capable of being achieved than curing the human tendency towards violence and imperialism.

There are some great aspects to this movie, the inclusion of a deaf actor being the greatest in my humble opinion. Special effects are interesting and having the variety of speakers commenting throughout is impressive although I would have liked to have known who they worth.

Worth a watch to learn something? Absolutely!

Will a lot of people be taken in by it's basic premisses? Almost certainly.