Seen on December 27th, 2011
The story centers around a family with three boys in the 1950s. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence. [imdb]
Nominated for 3 Oscars:
Best Picture
Best Director: Terrence Malick
Best Cinematography
What do you write about a film that is almost perfection?!
I have no idea.
What makes Tree of Life so miraculous for me? That I don't remember ever feeling something like this when watching a film. The best way to describe it is that I saw it with my soul, as cheesy as that might sound; I don't know how to say it in any other way... If you are open to see it and feel it than it's an unmatchable experience. It is a film that feels alive, and yes, an experience more than anything else.
It's poetry. So it needs to be seen with an open heart and an open mind, otherwise... well, otherwise you won't like it. It doesn't need to be explained, because that is not its purpose, it's a pure sensorial film.
Of course, I think it's technically perfect, it should've been nominated for everything, Pitt & Chastain probably deliver their best work. Terrence Malick is a fantastic director and this might just be the best Cinematography I have ever seen.
My rating for the film: 10/10. But that's because I'm exactly its target.
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Your grade made me smile. =))
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a very special and great film.
This is exactly how I feel about it. It should win for all of its nominations. I guess it will win cinematography. I'll be VERY pissed if it doesn't.
ReplyDeleteCrap. Pure and utter crap... how could you, just how!? :(
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ReplyDeleteSHHHH! :)
and about Blue valentine, you said 'I think you need to be a bit of a snob to give this film an A.', well, in this case I think you are!
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