It has some interesting ideas and certainly food for thought
.However, the previous Zeitgeist films were critically destroyed, mainly because the facts they presented were completely untrue, taken out of context or utterly unverifiable.
The only danger is that, to disagree with Zeitgeist you then become labelled as indoctrinated or part of the "establishment".
Luckily, this next edition focuses on some really interesting issues and presents actual solutions. It should be watched definetely but equally it should be regarded with a degree of academic skepticism.
For instance some of the Marx ideas are outdated and Karl Marx himself actually came up with a revised system which the film makers do not mention. Also the Venus Project has now split from the Zeitgeist movement.
It would not be fair to not mention that the makers of the film do in fact receive a substantial amount of money for these volumes. They used to charge $5 a DVD and $75 for a seat at the convention (1100 attended at the last one) not to mention the legions of donations from around the world.
But watch it and keep an open mind.
I have watched the first three episodes and honestly this is excellent. The script is tight and nicely paced. The camerawork is professional and the story is fantastic. Really great work.
I hope everyone else enjoys it.
This looks awesome...review to follow
Although I really enjoyed it - I think this could be improved massively.
You guys need a decent editor. This film has some long pauses and the pacing ruins the lighter comedic moments.
Also, you should give a bit more narration to how you felt after each event. For example, the Golden Skeleton prank was great...but you just left it hanging. No narration, no follow up.
Overall it is a fantastic concept that you are pulling off and even though I disagree with some of your politics I hope you continue to make movies.
Great work