The Nature of Existence (2010)

This is a smörgåsbord of various belief sets. It's entertaining and funny. There are some very quotable quotes and some that are rather less so. It's very rapid fire which I did have a problem with – I prefer more of an interview style. But the pay-off is the wide diversity of religions presented. He travels the U.S. in search of answers and continues this in China and India (which is a real blast!). He does drop by briefly in Jerusalem and Italy to pick up a few tidbits.I will probably watch it again at a later date for some more insights, because there are so many prophets, soothsayers, preachers, gurus spouting there little pearls of wisdom that I may indeed get a revelation (but I doubt it!)

The latest documentary from the director of Trekkies pulls together a cornucopia of intellectuals, philosophers, astrophysicists, spiritual leaders, Christian drag racers and seven year old atheists pondering what it means to be human and exist in today's day and age. With a tremendous amount of insight, trademark humor and no holds barred (at one point Nygard tells a subject "Don't bulls%*t me!") approach to interviews, Nygard leaves no stone unturned.He takes us on a global journey searching for the answer, interpretations and insights on what it means to be human, but really provokes more questions and though from the viewer. Entertaining, thought provoking,and truly unique, this film is not to be missed.

I studied comparative religion in college. I can honestly say this is the most thought-provoking and entertaining film on religion and existence that I have ever watched. A film with this level of intelligence and insight does not come around very often, so I would certainly suggest making time to see it during its limited run in the theaters - if it's playing anywhere near you. I got lucky , since the director was doing a screening at my school. I just saw the website and it's actually interactive! I loved that the director included many different religions such as Islam,Christianity, Satanists, Buddhists- everyone. He also included Richard Dawkins and some Pagan-types as well. I think this film will inspire more filmmakers to go out and create important and thoughtful films.

First, my apologies, English is my second language. I just moved to Los Angeles to live with my cousin. He's taking me to see this movie for special showing,so spectacular!! In my country, never I have seen a movie can ask such difficult questions and get honest and real answer from everybody. This filmmaker is very brave, and he's even asking tough questions from man on FBI terrorist most watched list!! How can someone be so smart to making this kind of film? The film let me see all of the different kinds of culture and beliefs of USA and other countries also. I'm seeing for the first time, Christian Wrestling and also for the first time, I see the women who say they are having THREE EYES in their head!! So funny. Also, they show man who worships the Devil. In my country, this man would be going to stoning in the village. I liking what I seeing in this movie!! It was making me laugh and also making me think hard about why I am here in this country, for making my life mean something and I will give it meaning!