More of an extended art project than a movie. Blanchett appears to be having the time of her life here, delivering some really humorous moments.

Astonishing tour de force from Cate Blanchett vocalising a range of manifestos by leading artists in an array of characters. The newscaster and roving reporter section is fantastic.

For such an ostensibly unconventional film, it knows how to babble about offering something new but is painfully unable to put its money where its mouth is. It's a verbal collage of other people's work, a relentlessly pretentious mishmash of often contradictory ideas and nothing of its own to write home about. Cate Blanchett dons different accents and wardrobes - a chameleon churning out one cliched persona after the other -, the setpieces are mostly irrelevant, and the point is anyone's guess.

If you are a fan of Cate Blanchett and seeing Different Personas and versions of acting Each telling an artistic story all of it coming from her. this movie is for you! some may be confused or frustrated for this film. but it is really a riveting watch!

Why? it is only director orgasm but nothing more.

Not an easy watch. I still had to read wikipedia articles weeks after having seen it, but it was definitely an experience.

A worthy effort that largely succeeds, so long as you're looking for art, not a feature film. It feels heavily weighted towards near-future dystopia, though unfortunately that's probably appropriate, and two-thirds in gets difficult to stay with, but it ends well and should be commended for doing something fresh and thought provoking.

Cate Blanchet en su gloria.

a pretentious thought-provoking policy.. Manifesto The monologues are horrifyingly beautiful that is apt for the pragmatic characters projected in this self-created malleable mythology. The writing is sharp and one of the strength of the features that doesn't waste time on attempting to connect with the viewers and instead offers them enough homework to keep them engaged and make them work for it which then inherently raises the question whether it is worth to suffer for art to this extent or not; unfortunately the definite point it makes isn't something unfamiliar and a bit redundant. On terms of craft, there is a lot to explore in here, and the primary reason would be the tone of the feature which resembles with a fine theatrical poetic act. Julian Rosefeldt; the writer-director, fails to match its witty script with execution and even with its editing that could have been a lot better. On terms of performance, it is all left to Cate Blanchett who is a revelation in here as she is her A game and doing some of her best work. The technical aspects like make-up design is plausible but the background score and costume design could have been a lot better. Manifesto is a pretentious thought-provoking policy that may have its heart in the right place but could have been supervised better.

This film has some simply incredible momenty. Even if it is too long for a film, Cate is wonderful, and the manifests are transported into some amazing contexts. Worth a watch, or three...

A vapid, substanceless mess that stands on the shoulders of Cate Blanchett and the cinematographer. Grade: C-

Watched 45 minutes . Enough for me .. Stars for blanchett and some nice visuals . Just not interested . Movie network

The most boring movie ever.

Refreshing, funny and surreal, this is a must-watch for artists.

More of an extended art project than a movie. Blanchett appears to be having the time of her life here, delivering some really humorous moments.

Was Cate Blanchett reciting the phone book? I'm too dense for the manifestos but brilliant acting! A masterclass in acting!

If it was a documentary and each manifesto was presented by the actual author (or stand-in actor)... but it is way more complicated than that. It attempts to weave together a fabric ranging from simple pleasures on the surface to devastating insights like knives between the ribs. Few will want to see it more than once Once is enough to get Rosefeldt's vision under your skin. But to wrap ones mind around his mash-up of western artists attempting to explain their intent, for this viewer at least, will take more viewings.

Torn between a 7 and 8. There's stuff that doesn't quite work, and feels about 10 minutes too long, but I was charmed by a lot of it and came out of the theatre feeling like I'd experienced something I'd remember. Blanchett carries it.

MANIFESTO is an unusual film, in that it's not really a film at all. There's a complicated simplicity about it, and writer-director Julian Rosefeldt handles the subject matter in somewhat pretentious, but ultimately eye-opening fashion. This is a film that will resonate predominately with a select audience, but those who enjoy it will fall in love with its daring nature and deep, constant monologues. Full review is now up on Salty Popcorn.

This movie IS for everybody! However it is highly artistic and not for those looking for a pure high adrenaline comedy or action movie to entertain you. The content draws on life, man and art, providing an excellent message if you are willing and able to hear it.