What the Bleep Do We Know? (DVD, 2005, Dual Side)

Description on back of DVD:
Embark on a life-changing journey with Amanda (Marlee Matlin), a divorced photographer who tumbles down a metaphysical rabbit hole. Her mind-bending voyage through the worlds of science and spirituality includes revelations by quantum physics experts, playful animation, and even a conversation with a wise, 35,000-thousand-year-old being. Ultimately, Amanda's perception of reality is turned inside out and the meaning of life becomes clear. See for yourself why this groundbreaking movie became one of the most compelling and talked about films of the year.
This documentary/movie changed my life. I first watched it on youtube several times and decided I NEEDED the dvd so I bought it on ebay. After everything sunk in I quit smoking cigarettes and I'm on a diet because I'm very obese and I've been very successful. Whenever I'm feeling down about life I just pop this dvd in and watch it and take from it one of the most inspiring lessons I've ever been taught in my life. Some people may not get it or they might get overwhelmed by it so I'm suggesting this dvd be for people with open minds and information junkies. The concepts in this dvd are by no means new but it is so well put together I recommend it to any one who wants to be inspired and make their thoughts work for them. Watch it over and over again, as many times as it takes, to reap the magic it holds. Marlee Matlin is wonderful!

I saw this film in the theatre when it was released and have been dying to own a copy ever since. You’ll definitely want to see it more than once – so much information that it’s hard to take it all in on just one viewing. I’m not the type to watch films over and over again either; I just can’t get enough of this one, and have forced all of my friends and family to watch it (they all thanked me).

The way you view yourself, your mind, society, and the world at large will literally be transformed after experiencing this film. It presents the newest discoveries and technology behind Quantum Physics, Neuroscience, Brain Chemistry and Depression - and ties them all together in an understandable, un-academic presentation. The use of special effects and very cool animation of brain function were in my opinion the most interesting parts of the film. By having this rare glimpse into how the brain works, it made the concepts easier to comprehend. I was absolutely blown away by these animations, and found myself rewinding to watch those segments over and over. The film is also quite humorous; a refreshing change from typical documentaries and dry science films.

My only complaint is that the “plot” threaded throughout the film is a bit lame and could have been written much better. I understand that the subject material is very difficult to grasp, so I’m sure the filmmakers just wanted to make it more “real” and personal for the viewers - so they may understand better and be able to relate it to their own lives. However, I personally would have appreciated a more academic approach. I think I may be in the minority on this though. If you are interested in Neuroscience, Brain Chemistry or Quantum Physics and have a basic knowledge of those concepts then you may agree with me. Folks that are completely new to these sciences will appreciate the plot and hopefully it will educate them on the basic ideas.

One last note: be sure to watch the cool extras on the DVD for more insights and information.

This is an interesting movie for those who struggle between reliance on the scientific and the spiritual. This part movie, part documentary attempts to relate the laws of quantum physics to psychological and spiritual concepts - such as the power of our thoughts and emotions to affect physical matter.

Whether or not you can wrap your mind around all the ideas presented (I certainly could not) this movie is a very nice introduction to some interesting concepts. If you buy into the ideas, you will likely want to see more, and there are a number of very good related books/documentaries out there.

The film falls short on story line though. In an attempt to help viewers visualize some of the more abstract ideas, "What the Bleep do We Know" weaves a bizarre story in with traditional documentary-style interviews. Personally, I could have done without the the plot. Overall, it's worth watching if the concept intrigues you.

When I caught part of this movie on a late night television channel, it intrigued me. It intrigued me so much that I had to have it.
This movie will change your mind about both quantum physics and the way we make choices. You will begin to understand why our lives are limited only by our thoughts.
The special effects are dazzling and well-done. And Marlee Maitlin is brilliant as always in her performance of Amanda who goes through a transformation from nervous photographer to enlightened individual. The physicists intersperse the film with their unique perspectives on how quantum physics explains how we are what we are and why we are.
If you take this movie seriously, you can unlock the potentials within yourself to reach your untapped potentials.
A lot of people say the entertainment value is not very good. But, it's not necessarily about entertainment. It's about learning. And the only way that you can truly know you have learned is by seeing an actual change in your behavior. And, this movie, can help you "learn" if you follow what it's saying.
It does have some minor flaws that move it from an "11" on a scale of "10" to just a ten.
It goes into an explanation of God that I slightly disagree with, and it uses a "channeler" of a 2000 year old prophet.
But, even though she's channeling this prophet, the words she offers are nothing short of brilliant. So, whether she's a charlatan, or just a crackpot, the words she offers are brilliant! You can't always forsake the message, just because of the messenger.
My favorite physicist is the one with the white beard who ends the show with a challenge.
My favorite supporting character is the kid on the basketball court who asks Amanda how far down the "rabbit hole" she wants to go, which is an obvious allusion to "Alice In Wonderland", which curiously enough was written by Lewis Carroll who was really Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a mathematician who was ahead of his time.
If you don't own this movie, you are doing yourself a disservice.
Or, you can just keep returning to the "life you know," and never get ahead.

I could not help but go into "What the Bleep do We Know?" with bias, having known the background of those involved in the making of the movie. As was expected, my opinions were only further solidified after seeing it. I am honestly offended at the fact that this movie is so misleading to so many people. There are numerous failed attempts at infusing science with spirituality, using selective aspects of quantum mechanics/physics and creating false conclusions to create a sense of believability. The whole metaphysical spectrum is almost completely exclusive to the field of philosophy, yet there is little respect paid to philosophical notions of metaphysics. Rather, the work of quantum physicists' whose sole job is to merely create situations in a controlled environment is used as a basis for a non-philosopher's metaphysical theory about the world itself. Additionally, there are numerous visual and audible effects used at deliberate times in the movie to ensure that the viewer never goes into too great of contemplation about the concepts presented. Rather, the viewer is forced to be dragged along with the rapidly changing structure of the movie. The only positive benefit I can see coming from this manipulation is the fact that it may force some people to rethink their concept of the world. However, this is something that should be facilitated without deliberate manipulation by pseudoscience and religious opportunists, or by the shear brute force of dumbfounding the viewers' thoughts.

By religious opportunists I mean most specifically JZ Knight, the well known religious/spiritual leader who runs the Ramtha School of Enlightenment (RSE) in Yelm, Washington. She is the driving force behind this movie, in fact, the three directors of the movie are students of hers from the RSE. Living in the Olympia area for much of my life, I am well aware of JZ Knight. She has created a very lucrative business with the RSE. The principle behind her teachings is the belief that she can channel Ramtha, a warrior from over 35,000 years ago. That is all well and good if she believes that, but I find it very unfortunate that she has capitalized on it in such a way. I cannot possibly take seriously someone who is so greatly cashing in on the often numerous questions that many of us have about our existence, religion, and the world. In fact, I cannot get out of my head the half dozen or so times I have driven by her giant mansion, years before this movie was made. In addition, Knight chose to take this critically panned movie and produce an even worse sequel, ensuring she completely milked the concept for all it was worth. If she so deeply believes in that she preaches, it would seem that she could better make use of it than to make herself filthy rich.

Ultimately what I found most troubling in "What the Bleep" is that it veers completely off of its initial precepts. The movie seems to start off with some sort of scientific concepts only to make incorrect inferences from these concepts and end up using common sense ideals as a basis for some sort of meaningful dialogue. Then the movie quietly merges into a biased notion of theology which is completely based off of Knight's belief in her abilities to channel ancient beings. So what seems to start of as a quantum physics exposition turns into merely a platform for the preaching of Knight's religious teachings. Not recommended to anyone with at least an inkling of scepticism.