Some argue the film reduces Hesse's complex philosophy to a dated "let's all get stoned" moral.
Heavy use of 1970s semi-psychedelic effects, German Expressionist influences, and animated sequences. Critical Reception
Some viewers find it to be a rare, satisfying adaptation that stays remarkably close to the source text, particularly in its first half.
Some argue the film reduces Hesse's complex philosophy to a dated "let's all get stoned" moral.
Heavy use of 1970s semi-psychedelic effects, German Expressionist influences, and animated sequences. Critical Reception
Some viewers find it to be a rare, satisfying adaptation that stays remarkably close to the source text, particularly in its first half.