Indigo

The movie delivers what one expects mostly related to spiritual elements of Indigo children and the message gets across quite well but sadly enough the directing is so amateurish that most of us left feeling like it was not of any caliber close to What Dreams May Come or What the Bleep... and felt more like a cheesy TV episode of Saved by an Angel or Bewitched shot on video. The acting was remedial except for Walsh who was able to do a nice job but the directing was almost as bad as some student and amateur films but something not expected from a film from a producer of such great movies that must know a few good DPs and actors that would sign on to the project. But it was a decent effort but not one that i would recommend people go spending 10 bucks on at a theater.

Maybe their next film will be of a higher budget and spend more time focusing on the children rather than some dramatic family story that had little entertainment value. Personally id rather seen a them put together a documentary style film to bring more value to the subject but maybe it will inspire other filmmakers to take this grass roots movement to the mainstream and not do it like some X files children that are going to tell us when a tire is going to blow out or cure people of Alzheimer's which is feasible but is probably going to make people believe they can walk on water like Jesus.

ANd i agree with some comments on here that gifted children have always been a part of history and these children just happen to be born more common because we have the internet and world news so that people are more aware of such facts, be it a new dimension happening in 2012 or whatever spiritual chatter but regardless one thing is very clear - humans need to wake up and be more peaceful, loving and balanced to one another and the planet, to avoid more conflicts and hatred and most of all war.

Peace and keep up the good work towards new spiritual grass root films!!

Yes, Indigo is a movie that falls short in terms of being a polished film experience, but it was never touted as being a top notch Matrix-like super deal. If you zero in on that, you miss the point. To salvage the mess this planet is in, we need to pay attention to each other, thru the drug deals gone wrong, thru misguided money grubbing values, thru all the life experiences that bring us down to the ultimate reason we are on this planet--> to love and support each other through our hearts--that is what this film is about. Our children know this. It is high time we as adults begin to see it, feel it and LIVE it. Yes, maybe you see this as a syrupy sweet pap view of the world, but guess what? This planet needs more of these messages until we get it. As for the commercialism for the Spiritual Cinema, again, we need a place where people can create films that laud the values of Love and Acceptance and Compassion. My fervent hope is that each and every one of the people who took part in this community event took away just even a hint of what we can be to each other if we just put aside all our bravado of what this world should be and get down to what it needs to be--> a circle of LOVE. Happy Valentines Day to you all.

The Indigo movie was not well done. There were artistic problems with the movie and it did not live up to the hype. That said I would prefer watching INDIGO with a community of spiritual seekers than to go to 95% of Hollywood films. Hollywood's hold on the movie going audience is more of a problem to me than Indigo. I agree that Indgio was not comparable with What the bleep do we know. But I think the director's have the right idea. Indigo children is a fascinating subject and the movie did not do it justice. I do think that Donald Neale Walsch's acting was good and some of the scenery in the movie was very beautiful. I think that we should strive for excellence in what we do and I wish that the director's and producers could have worked harder to make a more artistic film. I still am glad I went and would rather watch a movie like Indigo that is about redemption than the exploitation that we are exposed to daily in the media and especially Hollywood movies. I liked seeing ordinary people portrayed on screen instead of women that all look like the mainstream idea of beauty. There was a lot of beauty in the film that was not hard to find. I encourage the producers and directors of Indigo to try again make a better film but I feel my money was well spent by going to see Indigo I have spent much money on typical Hollywood films and felt ripped off but I was not at all ripped of financially by Indigo. I would gladly give more that ten bucks to people who really want to raise the level of healing and spirituality in this time of violence and war that we are constantly exposed to. I took my 12 year old daughter and she was interested in the film but did not seem to feel enlightened by it. She thought the actress who portrayed Grace was Slick. I would give Indgio an A for effort and a D for artistry.

I was really psyched to see this movie. I had heard so much about it (SO MUCH) and had the pleasure of meeting Stephen Simon, who was extremely compelling in his presentation of his mission, and the film. I took my daughter with me to see it, at a benefit. Cost me $50. Had it not cost $50, I would have been out of the theater in no time. Dismal acting, deadly plot, laughable dialogue. Great mountain shots, though! Actually, those shots were jarringly good; what were they doing in this movie? We were sold a bill of goods. Over-hyped, underachieving, preaching to the choir claptrap. I AM THE CHOIR! And I don't care to be patronized. So, let the good IL' boys do their thing, but count me out.

So, what did you think of "Indigo"? Personally, I think it was one heck of a marketing achievement. Imagine, a film that would otherwise go straight to video and sit on Blockbuster's shelf, selling millions of tickets and being shown in thousands of theaters, churches, etc .... all on one night. And, no worries about bad word-of-mouth killing sales. Also, what about that shameless preshow commerical for the "Spiritual Cinema Circle"? I noticed the flyer in the lobby for the SCC didn't mention price.... only if you hurry and sign-up now, you get a free book worth $15. Wow! I want their Marketing Director for a buddy.

Next to "Indigo," most student films I've seen ain't half bad. Certainly, the script, cinematography and acting wasn't much better... if any. In the interviews in the beginning, they said they "didn't water the story down so it would be acceptable for a wide audience." Right! That's why the script was about a drug deal that went bad... with an Indigo kid thrown in. I didn't connect with or feel anything for the characters. And, I certainly didn't come away with a better understanding of Indigo kids or feeling spiritually up-lifted... or any of the things the Producer, Stephen Simon, said the film was going to do. That's perhaps their biggest mistake... creating an expectation they didn't deliver on.

Also, if Stephen had used the adjective "extraordinary" one more time (I counted at least 6 times) to describe the film, I would have puked on the spot. Even the interviews were shot badly... bad lighting and composition, distracting background, etc. And, weren't they were all just too "cute" the way they touched each other? How about that bit after the film? Did everyone join hands and pray at your showing? It didn't happen at the showing I went to Saturday night.... and it was at a Unity Church, where they do that all the time. Somehow, I can't imagine people joining hands at the AMC Theater in Los Angeles?

The subject is definitely material for a good movie.... but Indigo ain't it. However, Inidgo does prove or confirm a number of things: 1) lame dialog and script - authors do not necessarily make good screen writers; 2) terrible acting - acting and directing should be left to professionals; 3) where there's a marketing strategy, there's hope.... for all filmmakers.

Let's face it, we've been had by a marketing phenomena... and it's just started. Think about it. What if only 100,000 people become part of the "extraordinary" spiritual movement, and sign up for the Spiritual Cinema Circle at $29 per month? That's $2,900,000 coming in each month!!

It's the "Blair Witch" phenomenon for 2005... where selling the sizzle is what counts. As a filmmaker, I hated the movie, but love their marketing savy. I will be submitting my most recent documentary to them. So, sign-up now for the Spiritual Cinema Circle and watch for my film on an upcoming offering.