Baraka

When Currier told us that we'd be watching a movie, I was a little uncertain on how interesting it would be. The words "no dialogue" and "I find it interesting" that came from Currier didn't really sit too well with me. However, I really liked the movie. Not only were the various scenes beautiful, but it was a great way to start off my days. I did, however, find it difficult to not be lulled to sleep by the relaxing music. I really wanted to keep my eyes open to be able to see all of the beautiful scenes, but it got really difficult to do so with the calming music in the background.

For the parts I did get to keep my eyes open for, I had mixed feelings about them. My favorite part was that group of guys singing and dancing with their hands. It was really cool, and it really woke me up. My least favorite part was the creepy guy with the white face. Paired with the eerie music, that scene had me wishing that I had kept my eyes closed for that part. I'm going to have a nightmare about him some time in the near future. Other than that, nothing else really stood out to me like these two parts did. Everything else was just as beautiful and interesting and all, but those two scenes really captured my attention.

Overall, everything about this silent film was amazingly beautiful. I never knew that I could enjoy a movie without words. I'm glad that I got the chance to see the many things that happen around the world. And maybe next time when Currier says that he finds something interesting, I'll think on it with curiosity rather than uncertainty!