Saturday, September 5, 2009

Assignment 1: Review on the documentary “The Secret: The Law of Attraction”

“You attract what you think about whether you want it or not”

The movie “The Secret” has been based on the corresponded book written by Rhonda Byrne and produced by Prime Time Productions later on in the year 2006. It can be acknowledged as a self-help documentary that features interviews of professionals and authors in fields of quantum physics, coaching, theology, philosophy, finance, feng shui and medicine speaking about their experiences supporting the main theme of the movie: The Law of Attraction.

As described in the film, the unawareness of this “law” can lead to, for us, unpredictable circumstances, the way the knowledge of this “law” has supported and led successful and pleased people on their ways to great achievements they have mastered. According to the movie, the most powerful tool we own are our thoughts. Nevertheless, it is up to us how we decide to use them. The positive thoughts as well as the negative ones are to be heard by the Universe and therefore may lead to pleasurable or less satisfying results. This “law” of attracting the happenings in our lives has been assigned as the determination of our desires and comes in line with the opinions of the scientists mentioned above.

Critically seen, the fundamental idea of the movie does not appear innovative, but accompanied by the great production, including the opinions of intellectual and famous individuals and referring to the quotes of the greatest leaders of our era, it is not only an efficient use of time but also a great movie to see. It was a motivating experience that contributed to my comprehension and was delightful to watch!

Here you can find the 3 fundamental motivating beliefs mentioned in the movie:

“Know what you want and ask the universe for it.”
“Feel and behave as if the object of your desire is on its way.”
“Be open to receiving it.”

Public review: “The Secret is reportedly being discussed in "e-mails, in chat rooms, around office cubicles, [and] on blind dates". It is recognized as having a broad and varied impact on culture and is likened to a "Hollywood phenomenon". — New York Post

For detailed information visit the official website of the movie: www.thesecret.tv
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2 comments:

  1. MeikeSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Hey Olga,
    as I said did I see the video as well. In America it is even way more popular and discussed as so far in Europe, I believe. (It was even on Oprah).

    Your review is very well written and describes exactly what one will find in the video. I, myself find it often a bit exaggerated and described too figurative. Though, do I well believe that the main idea is truthful and effective.

    For sure, it is entertaining and worthwhile to watch at least once.

    Regards,
    Meike

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Hi Olga,

    I have not seen the movie, but I have read the book and truly it was awful to read!

    The book consist only about motivation beliefs of (in the most cases) well known people. All the motivations basically have the same meaning: ‘you can create your own life direction, by thinking what you want’. And this during hundred pages long! I have to admit that in the beginning I was very interested and motivated by this book, but well you can imagine how boring it is reading continually the same thing after 3 pages.

    But you have expressed the movie very well and mentioned that it was delightful to watch at. Well I am curious to see it.

    Kind regards,
    Kübra

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