Pure.

I haven't yet figured out what this peculiar dance-related artform does to me or how to fully absorb it, but 'Pina' is - no matter what - one of the most visually striking, original and intriguing movies in years. Bring on the "you've never seen anything like this"-cliche.

A showcase for Pina Bausch's brand of postmodern highly emotional dance performances, with insights provided by her dancers scattered throughout. The result rather than provide a study on her art is more likely to leave one wanting to experience the dances without so much interruptions.

I usually detest this term, but this "movie" is a prime example of faux-artistic bullshit.

Wim Wenders' documentary takes an usual approach to its subject, German choreographer Pina Bausch; she died shortly before filming began, and some archival footage aside, we don't see her--but we see her work. Her troupe performs four of her pieces, and they are striking; thrilling movements, imaginative settings, and fine use of music. We also see some pieces done around the troupe's base town of Wuppertal; they are no less imaginative. Lovely cinematography and imagery; mild lack of depth.

The best use of 3D I've ever seen, and all in all a beautiful presentation of a (for me) obscure art form. Unfortunately it's an art form I -putting it mildly- am having difficulties relating to, and given no help from the film itself, the many dance cycles on display start to get dull and repetitive. But definitely a more engaging way to experience the particular dance form, than being forced to watch hours of it in the theatre.

I knew nothing about Pina Bausch going into this... Now I know EVERYTHING about Pina Bausch! IN MY SOUL! ...There are numerous bits of choreography still replaying in my minds eye, as I write this! I came to care about each of her dancers; People I would love to spend an evening with!

Brilliant use of 3D, visually superb, constantly engaging.

For now, the best use of 3D.

Clever, but completely inaccessible and surprisingly dull.

It has lots of dead moments. And odd, ugly liveliness that makes it worth watching. Also, it's the first time I actually got to watch Bausch's choreography, and she's interesting.

Extremely well-done dance film and obituary. The very impressive and imaginative use of 3D really does enhance the viewer's sense of how corporeal dance is, and how visceral Bausch's choreography is, and in general makes it seem not only that this movie establishes new ground for the nexus of cinema and dance, but also suggests how much more can still be done in this field. Some remarkable choreography.

02 nisan 2011, 30. ist film festivali, 3D & modern dansa alisik olmayan bunyeler icin yer yer sikici hale gelebiliyor. cok basarili gosteriler, cok basarili doruk anlari ve zekice oldugu kadar kalpten gelen figurlerin- disa vurumun yasandigi bir film. pina'nin olusturdugu kumpanya ve onlarin calisma sekilleri ilham verici.

I watched it in 3D. Impressive!

Its very pretty and there is plent of amazing choreography but it felt fairly disconnected.

It's amazing! The one and only movie I have ever seen which makes sense to be a 3D movie! Wim Wenders gets all the beauty of pinas plays on cinema screen. Great!

I've never seen anything quite like Pina. It may not work strictly speaking from a documentary, or retrospective, point of view, but the dancing is monumental, sexy, and often inspiring.

A glance toward the outcomes of the spiritual maturation of some dancers . A maturation that was inspected and planned by Bauche herself. The sight is more than sad, and it has nothing to do with the fact the whole movie is some kind of an actual-eternal funeral.

How wonderful for a 3D sceptic such as myself to finally watch a film in which the 3D effect really added something to the experience.

"By virtue of its subject alone, enthusiasts of modern dance will devour Pina. If it was in a bottle, they'd drink every drop; if it was in a squeeze-tube, they would rub it on their skin." - Jaime N. Christley

A 3D documentary, hmm.. I hate 3D, but this seems to be very interesting. And it's Germany's official work, that counts for something. My only issue is that I wanted to know more about Pina's life, but this would have probably influenced me before seeing this film.