Why so much hype?

Thanks for the memories!

Sorry, this movie sucks

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

This is a really well done documentary for anyone who's concerned about what's happening to our planet. This documentary is a "must see." I grew up in California, but never knew that much about the Salton Sea or it's history as a resort. This documentary really puts it all together: the interviews with the residents, in great contrast to the past historical glory days. It's a wonder how people can survive out there, and it'll be a wonder if the "sea" can survive and revive. Once you've seen it, you'll understand how difficult it is to get a Goliath like our government to move forward, and help people who really want to do the right thing. It is a small part of the bigger puzzle that more people need to become aware of, but important, none the less: wake up and smell the global warming! Lori Sandler, DragonHorse Studio, http://dragonhorsestudio.com

quite the most glorious documentary i have seen in a long while. somehow the quirky nature of the sea lures you in and the documentary does an amazing job of keeping your attention. it is smartly written and smartly executed.going to school in san diego i had always heard whispers about the sea. i wish i had made the visit then, but im glad the film gave me the most accurate sneak peek i could have imagined. the people, places and faces that the film introduces the viewer to are unforgettable.you also learn. amazing.seriously see this film, you won't be disappointed, i'm already planning my visit to that strange land! see you at the mountain top p.s. Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer are brilliant

I had the pleasure of watching this movie over the weekend. I've seen a couple of shorts on the Salton Sea in the past. My wife used to party there so I also have a personal history to draw upon. She watched it with me as well. This piece is a well balanced look at the beginnings of the sea as well as great footage of the heyday. The locals are presented in a less tabloid manner than the previous shorts I've already mentioned. I am drawn to the plight of the residents and will at some time make the trip just to see it for myself. This movie further solidifies my resolve for this trip. It is a documentary that is pretty evident in it's purpose to portray an even handed opinion. It also lists, to a degree, the pluses and minuses on whether CA should spend the money to reclaim the area. I think it's the best piece I've seen on the sea, to date. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in the sea or just likes personal interest stories about people who just refuse to give up when everything around them tells them they should.

I actually ended up at this movie by accident at a film festival, and it ended up being the best film I saw all weekend. Don't let the environmental message put you off - this a warm and tender film told by the quirky, engaging individuals that live in the communities surrounding the Salton Sea. John Waters is a perfect narrator, since he embraces and celebrates all things eccentric. I had never been to the Salton Sea & knew nothing about how it had been formed in the first place and what an ecological disaster it has become. But what resonated with me about this film was the people that live there and their stories - why they came in the first place, why they stayed, and what they're doing to try and improve things in their communities. I think of them quite often and wonder how they're doing.