What the Bleep - Drew Barrymore and Physics: What to Look For?

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The discussion revolves around the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" and its portrayal of physics concepts. Participants express their opinions on the film's accuracy and its impact on viewers, questioning whether it offers meaningful insights or misrepresents scientific ideas.

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  • Some participants suggest that the movie misapplies "cutting edge" physics ideas and is aimed at an audience with limited understanding of the subject.
  • One participant expresses a strong negative opinion, labeling the film as "complete garbage."
  • A participant references another thread, implying a consensus against the film's merits, though the exact nature of that consensus is not detailed.
  • There is a question about what viewers should specifically look for when watching the film, indicating a desire for critical engagement with its content.

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Participants generally express disagreement regarding the film's value, with some viewing it negatively while others seem to imply a broader consensus against it, though no explicit agreement is reached.

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The discussion does not delve into specific scientific claims made in the film, nor does it clarify the basis for the negative assessments provided by participants.

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"What the Bleep..."

I have heard it's for an audience who doesn't know much about physics, as it supposedly takes "cutting edge" physics ideas and misapplies them recklessly.

We plan to rent it because a friend wanted to know our opinion. I would not see the movie, on my own; I'd rather see "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"

Anywho, is the movie all that Drew Barrymore says it is? Life changing? Proof of soul? Or complete garbage? Or some of each? What should we look for, when we watch it?
 
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pattylou said:
Anywho, is the movie all that Drew Barrymore says it is? Life changing? Proof of soul? Or complete garbage? Or some of each? What should we look for, when we watch it?

I my opinion: complete garbage
 
I see that the thread linked is open and the other threads on this topic are closed, so I'm closing this one. :smile:
 

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