Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life"

Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is a film that has critics talking. There is a summary of reviews with links here at the Cannes Festival site, where it was shown. I have just seen the movie and will have more to say about when I have time. It is a film to talk about, as it, quite ambitiously, raises and addresses many of the Big Questions. One snippet:

"Make no mistake, Malick certainly believes in a higher power, and that firm and clearly stated belief may be too much for some viewers," remarks the Playlist's Kevin Jagernauth.

But bursting with ideas, images, sounds and a deep well of spirituality rarely ever tackled in either independent or mainstream cinema, Malick’s film is still an event. With “The Tree Of Life” the director has once again created a cinematic experience that is uniquely his own, often powerful and mesmerizing, at times overreaching and overbearing, but never forgettable. It’s another bold stroke from one of cinema’s most original voices, so put aside the hype aside, and let “The Tree Of Life” take root.

Comments

[John Farrell]

The film looks fascinating. I saw a short news item in the Boston Globe claiming that Pitt got booed at Cannes, and that Malick ducked the Q&A. Would not surprise me though if that's just the reflection of the French press (and their jealously guarded loathing of all things metaphysical).

[Rob G]

Pitt can be very good when he's in a role that makes you disremember he's Pitt. And I like Malick. Greatly looking forward to seeing this.

[Kamilla]

disremember? I Like that, Rob!

[Rob G]

I guess I've been reading too much Southern lit, Kamilla. ;-)