The movie exceeded my expectations. I'm so very glad I could watch it on the big screen at a local cinema. I honestly cannot remember the last time I've been this awestruck by a movie. I had goosebumps for the entire 2.5 hours and frequently felt my eyes welling up with tears. Such brilliant film making made a profound impression on me. Honestly, each frame is breathtakingly beautiful and the film's flow is ever so gentle yet never slow. What wondrous celebration of life and earth shattering honesty.
I've always been a great admirer of Terrence Malick's work but this movie might be his magnum opus. Apparently it has a fair amount of autobiographical elements which would explain why every single shot is so amazing. This is a masterclass in film making and I salute Malick for bestowing his genius upon us.
It is rare cinematic experiences like this that made me a movie addict many years ago and I rejoice knowing that there are still visionaries out there who have the balls to make such mindblowing, limitless movies.
Of course an extraordinary cinematic experience like "The tree of life" will invoke a wide variety of responses. Many people dislike it, find it boring, slow, plotless. The two old ladies who started watching the movie with me left during the interval break and never returned. Who's to say whether art speaks to you or whether you deem it worthless?
All I know is that Terrence Malick spoke to me through this magnificent movie. He touched my very soul and shook my very foundation...
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