The Tree of Life (2011)
I saw Terrence Malick's new film, The Tree of Life, on Friday. Not saying it's perfect; not calling it a masterpiece; but it is one of the most amazing, and amazingly beautiful, films I have ever seen. I am eager to see it again. It is the greatest performance of Brad Pitt's career. Jessica Chastain beautifully embodies the mythic icon of the nurturing mother goddess. Young Hunter McCracken gives what is possibly the greatest performance by a child actor I've ever seen. And the scene with the Velociraptor is several different kinds of awesome.
It is a serious non-commercial film and despite the stars in it it will not be around for long -- go while you can! Go and be prepared for a film that will put you into a trance, go not expecting anything at all, just let yourself sink deep into its spaces and times, let it wash over you....
It is a serious non-commercial film and despite the stars in it it will not be around for long -- go while you can! Go and be prepared for a film that will put you into a trance, go not expecting anything at all, just let yourself sink deep into its spaces and times, let it wash over you....