Comments on: Alexandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain: ?!?!?!

By: Olie

Olie — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:07:47 +0000

It’s a bit difficult to follow in the beginning but, once the dialog (?!) starts, it makes much more sense.

Also, the Reenactment of the Conquering Of Mexico is so realistic that one has to wonder if they had actual cameramen on location at the time of the original ;)

By: Chris Cronin

Chris Cronin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:42:09 +0000

i love this movie…el topo is another great film.

By: sixpastsix

sixpastsix — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:35:55 +0000

The movie makes plenty of sense. It’s laden with occult and alchemical references through and throughout. Jodorowsky’s vision to portray the manufacturing of Christianity int he manner he did so in the first section of the film as brilliant. Warped? Totally. Bizarre? Indeed. However it opened the eyes of the viewer and hopefully makes them realize that we like in an world where we should escape the molds of ourselves to exceed ourselves. For the year in which it was made, I find the underlining themes to still hold true today, making it a truly timeless masterpiece. It makes you realize contanst handicap and struggle, regrets and anguish… how to explore beyond that to uncover your holy mountain.

By: james

james — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:20:46 +0000

So did the movie come with free hits of acid or do they cost extra?

By: Film Walrus

Film Walrus — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:52:20 +0000

What an unforgettable movie.

I’m going to go link my Holy Mountain review to your screenshots because I am lazy.

By: John Mora

John Mora — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:03:39 +0000

The literal story is about a thief who attempts to steal from an alchemist who lives in a giant obelisk, but instead the alchemist converts him and along with several other repenters, attempts to journey to the holy mountain (mentioned in all religions) in order to reach spiritual enlightenment.

You’re pretty much spot-on about the rest. Except chimps. I suspect Jodorowsky enjoys them greatly.

By: Sean/Shard

Sean/Shard — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:19:50 +0000

So not a big fan of organized religion, or states, or aristocracy…or chimps?
Was there a discernible tale being told here or just a succession of acid-induced imagery?

By: PC

PC — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:17:00 +0000

I need tho watch this.

By: Patrick (Vacek)

Patrick (Vacek) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:28:50 +0000

I think we can all agree this is a perfect movie.
(The rock-n-roll weaponry cracks me up.)

By: rd

rd — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:21:22 +0000

Holy crap…

What the fug is this?!?!