Cave of Forgotten Dreams

IFC Films | Release Date: April 29, 2011

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 53 Ratings

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CincinnatiDaveOct 18, 2011

Fascinating and beautiful, but an hour and a half movie? Please! It was so LONG! We were forced to see the same images over, and over, and over, and over. How many times can a camera sweep past the same image before we scream "EnoughFascinating and beautiful, but an hour and a half movie? Please! It was so LONG! We were forced to see the same images over, and over, and over, and over. How many times can a camera sweep past the same image before we scream "Enough already, UNCLE" I get it, I get it, the cave has been sealed off for 20,000 years and we should feel privileged to be able to see the insides of it, but this should have been an 8-minute film that is shown in a museum as guests are strolling about at an exhibit. An exhibit, mind you, where the film was included with your museum's entrance fee. At least then you could stop and watch the images for a couple of minutes, say "Wow" and "Beautiful", and then move on without the empty feeling I had after paying to see it in the theatre. The end of the film is really bizarre and should be studied in film schools. I'm still trying to decipher it's meaning.… Expand

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wheretomaDec 17, 2011

Loved the introduction to the subject, but found Herzog a bit tiresome. The interviews were also quaint and full of cliche. Recommend sticking it out till the end however because the artwork is awe inspiring.

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allens4245May 29, 2011

Interesting movie, but way way too long. This could have easily been a fascinating 45 minute documentary. The air gets a little thin when one is in a cave too long!

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ZiziltibsJun 1, 2011

Fascinating visuals and stunning artwork. Even seeing them 20 times in the film, the images don't fail to amaze and delight. The zum-zum music and repetitive metaphysical speculations do, though. The film is way too long, and theFascinating visuals and stunning artwork. Even seeing them 20 times in the film, the images don't fail to amaze and delight. The zum-zum music and repetitive metaphysical speculations do, though. The film is way too long, and the postscript is truly bizarre. It detracts from the overall experience.… Expand

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