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- First reviewMarch 22, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 1, 2011
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The tree of life.
PostedAugust 1, 2011
jjoaniebelle
from nyc
If someone has problems with slow moving films, don't go. I am OK with it. The film seemed preoccupied with dealing with birth order in terms of the children. I really liked how the family with it's challenges were depicted. It was not cut and dry. No real heroes or bad guys. People who were good or clueless, stuck in a box of the culture of the time. The images were interesting and beautiful but borderline pretentious. Not sure really what it had to do with the story of this family. But the film maker appeared to have fun with all the images and illusions. It was the best representation of dinosaurs that I have seen so far. I really felt for the creatures.
I liked the film and felt great compassion for the characters and wept on and off. The acting was wonderful. There was some guessing about what happened. I would recommend it. I even may go to see it again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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thought provoking
PostedMarch 22, 2009
jjoaniebelle
from nyc
I kept thinking about this fiilm after I left thie theater.. The casting and acting were impeccable as was the direction. There was a sense of honesty in the representations.It was a slow moving film, which was OK for me. I was surprised at how long it was when if was over. I was totally drawn into the tale and experiencing feelings about the characters from caring about them to becoming really angry at their actions. I felt like I was actually seeing the reality of the time and culture, which was fascinating. I can highly recommend this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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