93% Pina

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It should appeal to dance mavens, and to folks who have no idea what a pas de deux is.

The power and intelligence of Bausch's approach, which at times seems more cerebral than sensual, is communicated.

An intimate and ravishingly filmed tribute to German dancer Pina Bausch.

We are among these dancers in their pain and joy and longing. We hear them breathe, feel the heat of their skin, smell their sweat, sense the pounding of their hearts, the ache in their thighs and feet.

A tribute to Pina Bausch, one of modern dance's most groundbreaking choreographers, pic lets the artist's work speak for itself via big, juicy slabs of performance.

Wim Wenders' stylish 3D mirrors the bizarrely captivating world of choreographer Pina Bausch.

A welcome departure from the by-the-numbers fossilization in today's documentary deluge.

Thanks to 3D technology it's dance film quite unlike any other, which was filmmaker Wim Wenders' intention, and it's a transporting experience for the uninitiated and the cognoscenti alike.

...filmmaking as glorious music.

An amazing and appealing 3D documentary by the inimitable Wim Wenders on the innovative dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch.

A movie that does more than demolish the invisible wall between film and dance; it breaks the barrier that intervenes, even at a live performance, between seat and stage.

Less a strict documentary than a heartfelt - and visually gorgeous - celebration of Bausch's work and her mode of working.

Pina belongs in the rare category of adventurous material matched with a thrillingly immersive form -- suck it, Avatar.

Beyond a nostalgic tribute for cognoscenti, this visually stunning film is a terrific introduction. It will be an essential resource and inspiration for future dance fans.

An interest in modern dance isn't necessary to enjoy the film.

No es una pel?cula sobre Pina Bausch sino para Pina Bausch, una suerte de hermoso tributo o regalo que le hacen (y que nos hacen) sus bailarines de la mano de un director que filma como los dioses.

Richly cinematic, using the camera to direct our attention, change our perspective, and significantly alter our sense of the space and the shape of the dancer's bodies.

Unlike so many 3D films, Pina is a prime example of how big a difference the process can make to the film-going experience.

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