Gurukulam
Matson Films | Release Date: June 3, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
51
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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40
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJun 9, 2016
For a movie seemingly concerned with clarity and enlightenment, it’s woefully lacking in both. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJun 4, 2016
Gurukulam succeeds in its goal of immersing the viewer in its gentle and spiritual setting. Whether you'll achieve enlightenment watching it is another question. Read full review
50
The New York TimesHelen T. VerongosJun 2, 2016
While the beauty of the setting is nourishing, without a narrative structure, the disjointed scenes raise questions. Read full review
70
Village VoiceSerena DonadoniJun 2, 2016
In their equanimous portrait of an Indian religious community, Jillian Elizabeth and Neil Dalal contemplate enlightenment through an earthly source. They capture the quiet activity of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, an ashram in the lush hills of Tamil Nadu, with an observational documentary style that trades dispassionate distance for sympathetic immersion. Read full review
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