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Loved the movie! I've learnt alot from it! A must see.
10/10
15.11.2009 -
rsohaiki@ - age: 26-35
This was a good film. It teaches you about a truly genuine monotheistic faith unlike no other. It shows how faith can bring people to journey across dangerous places all for the sake of worship. I think people watching this have to see how spiritual this film is and get beyond the bias.
8/10
2.11.2009 -
bamira@ - age: 26-35
It's the best of the best. It's a great story on a very papular merchant in Middle east. And show how people sragle move from one place to another.
10/10
28.10.2009 -
azizcalgary@ - age: 36-49
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Disappointing. Really. From all the interesting, adventurous and cool things that happened in Ibn Batutta's life none were used. An average person will have a distorted view of Ibn Batutta. If I hadn't read his Book I would too. I feel that the creators of this movie cleverly used his name to sell a documentary on Hajj. Even there too - Hajj is just sloppily touched on and the movie abruptly ends. There is no real in-sight into how Muslims used to live or how Ibn Batutta lived - you go in knowing nothing and come out knowing less. I hear that a lot of 'research' was done but apart from the footage of the Ka'ba (which you just need permission and a camera for) I don't see any of it. There was so many obvious glitches (like every man in the Great Caravan having mustaches instead of beards and the women walking around with their hair loose under small scarves - clearly extras from the eastern film industry and in no way properly portraying the style of Muslims couple of hundred years ago.)Anything you saw in a Moroccan film you'll see here. I don't know what research these creators are talking about. From a plot point of view this movie was bland. We see Zinoune travel through the boring, empty, dry desert most of the time. There was no real substance or story-line. I was expecting more considering how exciting the trailer and synopsis were made out to be. The only good thing is that Muslims aren't portrayed as mass-murderers and the Hajj has accurate details (we'll pretend we never saw everyone coming up from Sijda without the Imaam saying 'Allaah-hu-Akbar') In short - a highly-pumped, overrated, pointless movie with no idea what it wants to be or where its going. A loose cannon. I can't believe that we're supposed to believe that they actually did research about Ibn Batutta, ancient Arabia or Hajj. You'd have to know absolutely nothing about Islaam to watch this film - if that's you, then go for it, but if you know even a little bit - take a pass. Read his book; it was way better.
3/10
20.10.2009 -
hypnotize13@ - age: 18-25
Very nicely done, condensed for viewing by people that may not be familiar with Islam, or the difficulties that faced travellers back then.
8/10
11.10.2009 -
iabaza@ - age: 36-49
Boring, and drawn out. Could have been much better and more interesting. The facts are good.
5/10
6.10.2009 -
m,healey@ - age: 50+
WOW, horribly boring! I actually fell asleep 30 minutes in the movie. For a muslim audience it could be ok, but for anyone else, it is sooo dull and there's nothing to keep your attention and attached to the movie.
1/10
29.9.2009 -
johnny891@ - age: 18-25
Don't let the good reviews fool you. Maybe they are friends and family of the moviemakers. This movie is slow, boring, and provides very little insight into the history or impetus behind journeys to Mecca. It will be the longest 45 minutes you'll spend in a theatre. The story, what little there is of it, follows the traveller on only a small portion of the joureny. The film ends with "oh, by the way, he travelled for much longer and had great adventures but we'll skip that". A waste of time and an incredibly poor IMAX movie.
2/10
26.9.2009 -
ottawamoviegoer@ - age: 36-49
Amazingg movie. You should go watch it , loveee it.
10/10
25.8.2009 -
cute_asmaa1@
It is wonderful you must see it! Ages 6 and up a bit scary.
9/10
14.7.2009 -
caringcaroline@ - age: 18-25
Inspiring and universal. Great for a non-muslim audience interested in getting a glimpse into Islamic life/practice... a welcome change from the media's rendition!
10/10
18.4.2009 -
sarahwillis@ - age: 18-25
B O R I N G A waste of the IMAX format. Similiar to Chimpanzees and Mummies. Story was slow, plodding, and insipid. May be of interest if you are Muslim but offers little insight. Great if you feel like taking a nap.
2/10
17.4.2009 -
ottawamovies@ - age: 36-49
I am actually at a loss for words to describe what an amazing experience this film was for me. I felt like I had been transported back in time to the age of all the great old epics. Thank You!
10/10
16.4.2009 -
norland@ - age: 26-35
OMG I cannot explain it it's the best u should go and really see it [...]
8/10
15.2.2009 -
mayuri_1989@ - age: 13-17
Wonderfully done a very difficult story with the added touch of IMAX technology. A must see for everybody.
10/10
11.2.2009 -
thakurj@ - age: 50+
Excellent movie, with unbelievable images, very attractive story of this big traveler looking for deep spirituality and true love. I recommend strongly this movie.
9/10
27.1.2009 -
vision,electrodiagnostic@ - age: 36-49
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