The year is coming to a close and lists abound. Best of 2011, in every conceivable category. Hands down, the best experience I had all year from any artistic offering… Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life.
I watched the first two-thirds of this movie, literally, on the edge of my seat. It pulled me in and took me to places I can’t even begin to explain. It contains one of the most poignant characterizations of fatherhood I’ve ever seen; it somehow covers the entire history of life but still captures what it means to be uniquely human.
I watched the first two-thirds of this movie, literally, on the edge of my seat. It pulled me in and took me to places I can’t even begin to explain. It contains one of the most poignant characterizations of fatherhood I’ve ever seen; it somehow covers the entire history of life but still captures what it means to be uniquely human.
If you have ever
- wondered about birth
- thought about death
- contemplated the universe
- remembered childhood
- missed your parents
- been afraid
- received love
- marveled at nature
- felt alive
this movie will make you feel something.
And if it returns to your local theater for Oscar build-up, I urge you to see it. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget, unlike any film I’ve ever seen.
The Tree of Life is an amazing film, a meditation on love and loss. Strong performances too. The Moldau is a powerful musical theme. I think Terrence Malick lost two brothers, which may explain why the film is so emotionally evocative.
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