While the premise is plausible, and the start is intriguing, the actual movie does nothing to convince me that mindfulness is helpful. It traces the lives of some highly motivated, inherently ambitious people on a vague journey of meditation, yoga and self fulfilment. Frankly I would've have walked out after 30 minutes had it not been for the friends that invited us. Collectively, we agreed that the movie was crap. Don't waste your money.
24 Reviews
Cronin was financier pitching an advertising/marketing project due to his fall out of finance
hoiyomama23 November 2019
Honestly trying to teach Boulder about meditation?! Home of classical roots and recipients of one of the last lineages in Tibet? Just how ignorant/stupid are the inhabitants of Australia? Money was given because this man is so in debt and pathetic on his superficial quest. That's what people with money in powerful countries do for new people who *try* to do something different in less powerful or connected countries. Thank the world powers who speak English. Try a little harder by reading the right books and get off the drugs. Not everything is just a pretty picture of wealthy *first-world* nations bringing yoga and *meditation concepts* to developing nations who were the first to have them.
Thought provoking and beautifully made
mmtt-4216116 April 2020
An immersive film that inspires and connects us to our core essence.
michelleestevez-2335212 April 2020
The Portal is not a film-it's an experience.
The stories interwoven create a cocoon for the viewer to fully immerse and transform through the experiences each character shares.
I admire the directors approach in taking viewers on a journey rather than spilling facts and statistics. The emotions I experienced throughout 'The Portal' remind me to stay true and continuously see the "all."
Whether you practice mindfulness or are new to the meditative experience, 'The Portal' exceeds in bringing you to the seat of your heart. It might very well serve as the catalyst to a new personal perspective. I truly believe it is already doing that for the collective.
"At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel."-Maya Angelou
The stories interwoven create a cocoon for the viewer to fully immerse and transform through the experiences each character shares.
I admire the directors approach in taking viewers on a journey rather than spilling facts and statistics. The emotions I experienced throughout 'The Portal' remind me to stay true and continuously see the "all."
Whether you practice mindfulness or are new to the meditative experience, 'The Portal' exceeds in bringing you to the seat of your heart. It might very well serve as the catalyst to a new personal perspective. I truly believe it is already doing that for the collective.
"At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel."-Maya Angelou
A beautiful message of how we can change the world
carl-2266711 April 2020
The Portal is an experience with an important message for these times: It is within us all to find a space, a truthful understanding of who we really are and from that consciousness we can change the world. The beautiful thing about this film is that it allows us to experience and touch upon the part of ourselves that can create this change through a tapestry of stories, sound and beautifully shot images. The Portal is a call to action. Thanks to the bravery of the film makers we are able to walk away with an understanding of the importance of our action and service.
A film tailor made for our current crisis
billbennettoz11 April 2020
If ever we needed a film like The Portal, it's right now. Beautifully made, insightful and full of practical advice that is so relevant to what's happening, this is a film that's essential viewing during these challenging times.
Enlightened Ideas through moving stories of real people's lives
gng-8759010 April 2020
Wow, what a powerful film to challenge the paradigm on how we are currently seeing and navigating this world.
This film has the potential to transcend the thinking of the audience and help to raise their level of awareness and consciousness, to see we are more than just individuals but we are bounded by some invisible force to unite and work together.
This film has the potential to transcend the thinking of the audience and help to raise their level of awareness and consciousness, to see we are more than just individuals but we are bounded by some invisible force to unite and work together.
Groundbreaking and leading edge film making
sherylannemcleod26 May 2020
It's certainly time for this kind of content to be brought to the masses. It's thought provoking and timely. The world is now waking up to these possibilities and different ways of approaching life and getting in touch with our true potential as humans
Insightful and thought provoking
jacintakee10 April 2020
Meditation has always been known as a powerful tool to bring about peacefulness, mindfulness and creativity in daily life. The Portal film allows us to access the intimate details of real people's lives and to view the positive impact that a regular meditation practise has upon them.
This film is a must watch for those who are seeking a deeper meaning of life and would like to know what incorporating moments of stillness into everyday life can do for them.
This film is a must watch for those who are seeking a deeper meaning of life and would like to know what incorporating moments of stillness into everyday life can do for them.
A powerful and moving film.
jenmesser-0979410 April 2020
Thought provoking and inspirational, the portal is a film that is essential viewing in this time of crisis. A beautiful and intimate film following 6 incredible stories of transformation. You will laugh, cry and be inspired. This is a film the world needs to see.
Life changer!
tonibarclay8 April 2020
A life changer of a film promoting hope, inner peace and healing, and tapping into the powerful universal connection we all have. Spectacular cinematography that harmonised so beautifully with the profound stories of six incredible and inspiring individuals. This film will stay with your heart and soul forever.
Transformative Stories
guessgirlmom3 December 2019
I saw this last night & loved the stories & journeys that were shared. We can heal as a universe once we recognize our human connection to one another. This movie should be sent to world leaders & shown at the UN & shared on bigger screens for all to watch!
Every Person Needs To Be Introduced To This Film...!
keirenpaullowy10 April 2020
A great encapsulation into the importance of Meditation & Mindfulness to humanity, especially in this time that we are currently living in.
This film deeply depicts how we each have hardships of our own, we come from all walks of life and demographics and that we all have our own ''Life Story''.
The Portal portrays fantastic subjects to a collective innate awareness that we all do have within us if we just trust & take action.
Thank you ''The Portal' I hope this film reaches many more that needs its insights & wisdom.
Tools of the future.
This film deeply depicts how we each have hardships of our own, we come from all walks of life and demographics and that we all have our own ''Life Story''.
The Portal portrays fantastic subjects to a collective innate awareness that we all do have within us if we just trust & take action.
Thank you ''The Portal' I hope this film reaches many more that needs its insights & wisdom.
Tools of the future.
An absolute must see! Especially in times of crisis.
nicoladunn16 April 2020
The content of this documentary has never been more relevant than it is today. Humans en masse are finally beginning to wake up and seek a higher level of consciousness. This "awakening" is going to change the world as we know it, and could be the very thing that saves us from extinction.
Not only did it resonate deeply with my own spiritual journey, I believe it will connect with most people on a profound level.
The narrative is easy to follow, the stories are moving and the cinematography is breathtaking.
This is one film not to be missed!
Not only did it resonate deeply with my own spiritual journey, I believe it will connect with most people on a profound level.
The narrative is easy to follow, the stories are moving and the cinematography is breathtaking.
This is one film not to be missed!
Very insightful
laurengcronin10 April 2020
Transformative
leaton-8831211 February 2020
Enjoy the journey
sarahscott-2757626 May 2020
provocative of thought
lisa6651915 November 2019
A new way of Living
snowlion-5608225 October 2022
This film gives humans an alternative way to live other than the stress-filled, consumer driven lives we are currently experiencing.....through the lives of 6 people from different backgrounds who wake up to their true potential through meditation, mindfulness and finding inner peace , calm and stillness. Each of these people have their own struggles and hardships to overcome and, in finding and tapping into this "inner knowing" they are able to transform their lives This film gives us the ability, the possibility and hope that there is a different way to live. The Portal journey is a must see for all Humanity.
Enlightening Film
cristinacataman1 October 2022
Great film with a powerful message. How different can our world be if we could all learn to clear our minds, pause and let go?
If we all could take a moment and look within without fear or judgement we would learn so much about ourselves and our world. I think this movie touches everyone who watches with a message of hope, love and light. Three things that are very needed in our world today and always.
It also reminds of the importance of having inner calm and peace in any situation and how truly transformative and helpful it could be to be calm and peaceful no matter what the external circumstances are.
If we all could take a moment and look within without fear or judgement we would learn so much about ourselves and our world. I think this movie touches everyone who watches with a message of hope, love and light. Three things that are very needed in our world today and always.
It also reminds of the importance of having inner calm and peace in any situation and how truly transformative and helpful it could be to be calm and peaceful no matter what the external circumstances are.
A film about stillness that cannot sit still - preaching and carrying on to no end and quite confusing
ctab411 March 2020
We were excited about the concept but the trailer does not portray the film. We feel we were sold a bag of goods. Everything about promotions and the lead up were great and when we went to see it with many of our meditation friends and yoga experts, all were very disappointed and confused. The film did the opposite of what we hoped and what it was being marketed as. Stories from all walks of life are interesting but this film was all over the place, it made no sense, the premise about if the whole world meditating is a pipe dream but maybe it is a doable thing, but not with this group. Not at all. We all left disappointed beyond belief. Anything claiming to save the world, or be the best ever next thing - don't walk away, run. It left us confused, the filmmakers were indirect and the product itself is literally all over the place in a not helpful way. We cannot in good faith recommend this to anyone, especially those in the health and wellness and yoga and meditation fields. It seemed quite amateurish to be perfectly honest and they could have done a better job at keeping the audience in the supposed theme of the film - cool, calm, collected and interested. In stead, we left confused, storylines all over the place, through lines that didn't make sense or connect until later, so then you have a headache trying to understand what in the world you just experienced. It could have been great but alas, maybe their next film will be better but we have no plans to see it. Then we heard and read up on some of the filmmakers and there have been reports that confirmed our feelings. We left stressed out and had to see another film and go to an evening yoga and meditation class just to recenter ourselves! We wish them well it was a hard effort but the film does not answer its own question nor complete the mission at all. Sad to say.
A must of humanity
contact-7106218 April 2022
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
