NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Tockinit not horrible nor great

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

megan quite the most glorious documentary i have seen in a long while. somehow the quirky nature of the sea lures you in and the documentary does an amazing job of keeping your attention. it is smartly written and smartly executed.going to school in san diego i had always heard whispers about the sea. i wish i had made the visit then, but im glad the film gave me the most accurate sneak peek i could have imagined. the people, places and faces that the film introduces the viewer to are unforgettable.you also learn. amazing.seriously see this film, you won't be disappointed, i'm already planning my visit to that strange land! see you at the mountain top p.s. Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer are brilliant

Jim (ilumin8r) I first visited the Salton Sea on February 12, 2003. I was in Palm Springs on business. After my workday was done, I saw this big lake on the map not far from Palm Springs. I had never heard of and decided to check it out in person. Ever since that day, I've been drawn to it. The place is simply awesome.This movie is an excellent introduction to the Sea and those that inhabit it's shores. It showcases the stark beauty of the Sea, along with the quirky people who live there. I found it a very interesting tale, presented in a way that resonates with the average viewer. The movie is thought provoking in the way it shows the history of the sea and glimpses it's future.I found it to be an excellent representation of the place I have come to know and love. And it filled in a few blanks for me as well. The humorous take on some of the issues does not disappoint, and John Waters's narration adds appropriate, salient punctuation marks to the story.I would recommend for everyone who can -- go see this film. You will not be disappointed. And also go see the Sea... the film shows what is largely still the current status of the Sea, but parts of it have already changed significantly since the film was released. If you can, see the Sea before it changes for good. But even if you can't make it to the Sea, SEE THIS FILM. It's the best thing going for this place of strange beauty...

allimax Loved the film. The salton sea is located in South Eastern California about 35 miles north of the Mexican border and is home to a small but loyal mix of residents that are some of the most interesting and eccentric folks you could meet. The American dream is alive as optimistic landowners buy and sell $500 lots in these huge subdivisions of vacant land and tumbleweeds. The future of the Sea is very uncertain and several attempts to curb the pollution and protect the wildlife habitats have failed horribly. In 1999 there was a population of over 100 million Talapia, a species of local fish, but mass die offs due to the sea's changing "chemistry" have killed over 99% of these fish. The residents just fold out lawn chairs and have cocktails despite the smell, the 100+ degree temperatures, and the dust storms. These die-hards really give you a sense of that good old undying human spirit and they remind you that we're all just looking for happiness. See the film, you WILL be drawn to the Sea!

ninspinster I actually ended up at this movie by accident at a film festival, and it ended up being the best film I saw all weekend. Don't let the environmental message put you off - this a warm and tender film told by the quirky, engaging individuals that live in the communities surrounding the Salton Sea. John Waters is a perfect narrator, since he embraces and celebrates all things eccentric. I had never been to the Salton Sea & knew nothing about how it had been formed in the first place and what an ecological disaster it has become. But what resonated with me about this film was the people that live there and their stories - why they came in the first place, why they stayed, and what they're doing to try and improve things in their communities. I think of them quite often and wonder how they're doing.