Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

The documentary explores the philosophies, beliefs and traditions of the Hindus who gather for the Kumbh Mela. There are multiple interviews with Hindus of different backgrounds. These Hindus share their perspective on this great gathering and its significance to them. Throughout the documentary, the camera focuses on various people so that we can get a sense of their beliefs and cultural values. There are clear distinctions between the way that different people view the celebration and this allows the audience to form unbiased opinion of the Kumbh Mela.The filming for the documentary is on location which lends to its authenticity and allows the audience to really see Indian culture. The cinematographic decisions allow the audience to easily follow along but also to feel like they are also experiencing this pilgrimage.As a Hindu, watching this film gave me more perspective on my religion. I feel like I was exposed to a part of my religion which is not necessarily less mainstream but still different from what I'm used to. It helped me to understand just how important Hinduism is to many Indians. I also realized the shortcomings in the strength of my own faith as I realized that I probably couldn't take a dip in the Ganges like those British pilgrims in the documentary. However, I also realized that faith manifests itself in different forms and plays different roles in each person's life/lives.