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PostedJune 12, 2011
cecild
from Montclair, NJ
Malick is one of a kind, a genuine artist who seems to be trying to create motion paintings rather than motion pictures. At first I found the movie baffling and annoying, felt like his quirks had run amok - the lyrical voice overs of Badlands and Days of Heaven have now replaced dialogue almost completely, and his love of nature (especially flowers and birds and space) completely overwhelm the human being characters. Yes, at times this movie does feel indulgent and as arty/hokey as a Calvin Klein Obsession ad, but the visuals and the performances and the weird cosmic rhythm of the narrative won me over. This guy aims for notes most directors can't even hear, and I don't think he gives a rat's butt what anyone thinks either, which I also like. There are not too many directors who can create this kind of visual poetry. You may think one is enough, or maybe even one too many, but I am glad the guy is making movies again and will look forward to seeing what he does next.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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