4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Amanda is a divorced woman who makes a living as a photographer. During the Fall of the year Amanda begins to see the world in new and different ways when she begins to question her role in life, her relationships with her career and men and what it all means. As the layers to her everyday experiences fall away insertions in the story with scientists, and philosophers and religious leaders impart information directly to an off-screen interviewer about academic issues, and Amanda begins to understand the basis to the quantum world beneath. During her epiphany as she considers the Great Questions raised by the host of inserted thinkers, she slowly comprehends the various inspirations and begins to see the world in a new way.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Amanda is a divorced woman who makes a living as a photographer. During the Fall of the year Amanda begins to see the world in new and different ways when she begins to question her role in life, her relationships with her career and men and what it all means. As the layers to her everyday experiences fall away insertions in the story with scientists, and philosophers and religious leaders impart information directly to an off-screen interviewer about academic issues, and Amanda begins to understand the basis to the quantum world beneath. During her epiphany as she considers the Great Questions raised by the host of inserted thinkers, she slowly comprehends the various inspirations and begins to see the world in a new way.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, exploring quantum physics and consciousness, is inherently apolitical, and its proposed solution focuses on individual transformation and personal responsibility rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic changes.
The movie features visible diversity among its expert interviewees, though without explicit recasting of traditional roles for DEI purposes. Its narrative primarily explores scientific and spiritual concepts, maintaining a neutral stance on traditional identities and not centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's core themes of consciousness, interconnectedness, and the power of thought align strongly with Buddhist philosophy, presenting these concepts as profound and transformative truths.
Similar to Buddhism, the film's exploration of consciousness, the self, and the nature of reality resonates deeply with Hindu philosophical traditions, particularly Advaita Vedanta, presenting these ideas as fundamental to understanding existence.
This documentary-drama focuses on scientific and spiritual concepts, presenting a fictional narrative about a woman's spiritual awakening. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's content, leading to a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original work, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters are either new creations for the film or real individuals portraying themselves, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
This film is an original documentary-drama hybrid, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters or a biopic of specific historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.0
Critic Ratings
3.4
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