I feel like kind of a jerk for not loving this. Just like I feel like kind of a heel for not loving his last documentary either. Just like Encounters at the End of the World, I was ready to be blown away and instead, I just merely liked it a lot. Have I set the bar too high for Herzog's films?I wanted more of the ending stuff with the albino mutant crocodiles. That stuff was awesome. And I loved the Fred Astaire clips to illuminate some of Herzog's thoughts. I'd love to see a sequel to this if and when the plans for a theme park type place is opened near the caves.
The 3D looked great. The score was hypnotic and worked well with the footage. I found myself thinking about this film for weeks afterwards. And who am I kidding? I'll really like any movie Herzog makes. I love that guy.
So I guess what I'm saying is that I want every one of his docs to be an A+ and anything less than that disappoints me slightly. The problem is mine, not his.
Directed by Werner Herzog
2011
BAM
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