ok, brief snippy comments, none of them particularly constructive:
The transfer to dvd was poor. I went into it foolishly expecting the baraka picture quality. I realize its unreasonable, considering that its older, and not shot in 60mm for IMAX, but it took away from the viewing experience. I found myself picking away, noticing stuff that is harldy poor film.
The narrative was lacking. Despite what the film maker says, I would consider this film as a kind ofstatement with an adjenda. Thats fine by me, and Whether I agree with it is moot. I didn't find the storytelling too compelling compared to baraka/chronos.
The Glass score, however, was excellent, and fit the film perfectly. I don't think I'd trade it for the "ethnic" music in Baraka, but still, it was top-notch.
Koyaanisqatsi gets major props in my book for being the first film, to my knowledge, to attempt this sort of thing, outside of that, however, I'll take my sharp, more compelling Baraka. I don't regret seeing it, but I'm not running out the door to see the other two in the trillogy.