Review of Enlightened

Enlightened (2011–2013)
8/10
Endarkened.
30 December 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Not just a cheap display of intellect,

Was literally in the dark after watching the pilot.

Gave new meaning to the word ambiguous.

Didn't know what to think or what to feel.

Not above scathing dismissals but it was Laura Dern.

So stuck it out and don't regret it.

Going from acceptance and support to hostile skepticism is not easy.

When you are listening to someone who knows what they are talking about everything sounds right and makes sense. A few minutes or few days later, when you have to substitute their experience and their intelligence with your own, thats when everything gets a lot harder.

Seeing her go from zen master to foulmouthed screecher, when left to her own devices is funny but credible.

Strictly speaking these people aren't lying. They have used their thought processes to create wealth and happiness for themselves but that does not mean you will.

Equality is a fine ideal but to believe that all men have the same ability, same skill or even the same amount of luck is absurd. Just because these people have found a marketable ability to earn revenue does not mean you are going to magically become a millionaire.

So while willing herself to her dream job she wills herself straight into the basement.

For all the talk of freedom and liberation, none of this wisdom is free. You have to buy the book, CD/DVD and your seat at the seminar.

Seeing her struggle to pay the bill was a nice touch.

Had to put my impulse for instant gratification on hold.

You have to go at her pace as she tries to find a new path through her old life. More quietly enjoyable than laugh out loud, but still a fun ride.

The cast is good but frankly if it wasn't for Laura would have quit after the first half hour.

Wish them well.

Thank you.
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