A Sidewalk Astronomer (2005)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:6
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.8/10
Genre: Education/General Interest
Reviews for A Sidewalk Astronomer
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A documentary that knows to sit back and listen as he expounds on a variety of subjects. Full Review |
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3/4 |
If [i]A Sidewalk Astronomer[/i] can't turn you on to astronomy, I feel sorry for you. Full Review |
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Although it introduces us to a quirky, humorous, enthusiastic and obviously intelligent 89-year-old man, it is a minor documentary of a major figure. Full Review |
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Whether or not one buys his alternate theory of cosmic recycling, Dobson's colorful language and passionate beliefs transcend particulars. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Did you know that Jupiter is big enough to hold 1,300 Earths? Or that it rains sulfuric acid on Venus? Full Review |
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3/5 |
An amateur in the best sense of the word, Dobson is an engaging ambassador for a life of the mind lived firmly in the real world. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
This inspiring documentary invites viewers to pause for a moment and consider their place in the solar system, the galaxy and the universe. Full Review |
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It should've been left on the sidewalk. Full Review |
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An unenlightening recitation of lay science and salad bar spirituality. Full Review |
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