The Secret (Video 2006)

Interviews with leading authors, philosophers, scientists, with an in-depth discussion of the Law of Attraction. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.

Directors:

Drew Heriot, Sean Byrne,

Writer:

Rhonda Byrne (original concept)

Stars:

Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale, John Assaraf

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Proctor	...	Himself - Philosopher
Joe Vitale	...	Himself - Metaphysician (as Dr. Joe Vitale MSC.D.)
John Assaraf	...	Himself - Entrepreneur
Loral Langemeier	...	Herself - Financial Strategist
Marie Diamond	...	Herself - Feng Shui Consultant
Michael Beckwith	...	Himself - Visionary (as Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith D.D.)
Jack Canfield	...	Himself - Author
Bob Doyle	...	Himself - Author
Mike Dooley	...	Himself - Writer
Lisa Nichols	...	Herself - Author
Bill Harris	...	Himself - Therapist
John Hagelin	...	Himself - Quantum Physicist (as Dr. John Hagelin Ph.D A.B. M.A.)
John Demartini	...	Himself - Philosopher (as Dr. John F. Demartini D.C. Bsc)
Fred Alan Wolf	...	Himself - Quantum Physicist (as Fred Alan Wolf Ph.D.)
Denis Waitley	...	Himself - Psychologist (as Dr. Denis Waitley Ph. D)

Storyline

The Secret is a feature length movie presentation which reveals The Great Secret of the universe. It has been passed throughout the ages, traveling through centuries... This is The Secret to everything - the secret to unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you have ever wanted. All the resources you will ever need to understand and live The Secret. The world's leading scientists, authors, and philosophers will reveal The Secret that utterly transformed the lives of every person who ever knew it... Plato, Newton, Carnegie, Beethoven, Shakespeare, Einstein.

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Plot Keywords:

secret | philosopher | law of attraction | author | universe | 

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Taglines:

The Secret has traveled through centuries ...to reach you.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Edelman [us] Official site

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2007 (Austria)

Also Known As:

Tajna

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prime Time Productions, Nine Network Australia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Rhonda Byrne: A year ago, my life had collapsed around me. I'd worked myself into exhaustion. My father died suddenly, and my relationships were in turmoil. Little did I know at the time, out of my greatest despair was to come the greatest gift. I'd been given a glimpse of a great Secret.

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Connections

Referenced in The Mentalist: Pilot (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Hope City"
or "Foodplay"
Artist: Harry Gregson-Williams
Album: Soundtrack of the movie Passionada
Played when the Miracle man Morris E. Goodman practices to breath

User Reviews

Uplifting message, but overdone, incomplete and not that much of a secret.

I've watched the whole documentary and these are my impressions divided into positive (+), neutral (±) and negative (-) remarks.

(+) To those who experience negative thoughts throughout every day this is a great opportunity to change their way of thinking. This documentary encourages people to change their lives in a positive way.

(+) The theory is explained in a way that's easy to comprehend. To those who are already familiar with this theory (resembling Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) it may seem repetitive, but to newcomers this might be necessary.

(±) In my opinion, there are claims being made during the documentary that aren't backed up with solid proof. They do tell some remarkable stories, but it doesn't really convince me for some reason.

(±) Several times the interviewees give certain numbers and facts as proof of a statement they're making, but the methods of researching those facts aren't being explained. You just have to believe that what they say is true.

(-) At start The Secret gives the impression that you're going to watch a movie about a woman who will discover "The Secret", how and why it has been kept as a secret for so long, exposing a conspiracy and in the end revealing the secret to the viewer... But it's none of that. It's basically just a documentary.

(-) It's overdone. It feels like I'm watching Tel Sell, and the talking just goes on and on... (But again, to newcomers and people who need a periodical pep talk this might be just the right thing.)

(-) At a certain point, the documentary talks about a "constant state of joy" (at least twice)! The makers of this movie fail to mention that there is nothing wrong with grief and such feelings. If a family member or a good friend of yours dies, then why should you force yourself into a constant state of joy? It's alright to cry, be angry or whatever, as long as you don't exaggerate it, stay in control of yourself and act wisely. But the movie lacks in mentioning this.

(-) The documentary does seem to emphasize on money, welfare and "thus" happiness. I miss the element of growth. If you'd live life the way they recommend you to it feels so superficial to me... As if at the end of your life you only seemed to care about your own well-being.