Jun 29, 2011
One movie theater’s warning to their customers about The Tree of Life
(via The Poke)
If you’ve seen The Tree of Life, what did you think? If you haven’t, do you plan to?
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I want to see The Tree of Life very badly but, yeah, four kids under four…
Bless you! I remember those days, you’ll get to see movies in the theater again some day! My youngest is 6 (although a new one is being considered lol) and I’ve actually been to see 3 movies in the theater this year!
Until then, Netflix :)
Non linear…Pulp Fiction?
Simply because the movie isn’t “in order” doesn’t make it non linear. Think more along the lines of Fellini or Tarkovsky.
I don’t plan on seeing this movie, but that is just sad. I see it as an indication of decline in our culture that the theatre is getting multiple complaints about the movie simply because it is artsy or slow paced. Not everything has to be rollicking entertainment, people.
Or maybe it really does just stink.
LOTS of movies stink…where are the theatres out there putting disclaimers out for the the soulless action movies?
Warning: everything may explode and the guy WILL get the girl, but this theatre chooses to stand behind films that do not challenge even one of your brain cells. :)
Yeah, they might stink, but at least they make sense. This movie is apparently so horrid that it is worse than brainless action movies.
And if it really is that terrible, it is bound to be a classic someday. People might even dress up to go see it.
Also, I should hasten to add that you could be correct. Maybe people hate this film because our culture is rotten.
The movie was described to me as “a strange acid trip.” Since I don’t do acid, I can’t quite relate, but it gave me the general idea.
When I saw this movie, I wish this sign had been hanging outside the theatre… There were so many annoying people in there who probably should have been watching “Transformers 3″ instead of “The Tree of Life.” It was not the right movie to loudly chomp on your popcorn and ask “What’s happening?” loudly every 10 minutes.
Is there a right movie for this? :)
Were people really asking “What’s happening?” every ten minutes? Seriously? Is it that difficult to follow? I hadn’t heard a thing about this film until I saw this post, but I’m intrigued.
It’s not difficult to follow, per se.
It evokes “What’s happening” not because of it’s complexity, but because of its lack of happenings. :)
I went and watched a trailer for it. After this discussion, I pretty much have to go and watch it. If I can’t follow the movie and want my money back, it will confirm that I am a Luddite. If I can follow it and find it beautiful, there may be hope for me! I can’t wait! :) I’ve always wanted to be in the “I get it!” crowd.
For what it’s worth, when it comes to this movie, I’m a Luddite and my wife is not.
yeah and the problem i think most have is they want a movie to show stuff “happening”, whereas IMHO ToL is more about the emotions, thoughts, and feelings it evokes while you watch it.
I want my money back for ‘Chasing Liberty’.
Best, most evocative and beautiful movie I have seen in many years, if not ever. EXCELLENT movie. If you’re a movie fan, PLEASE see it while it is still in movie theaters.
Oh BTW, for an idea what it is like, watch “New World” with Colin Farrell. It’s from the same director. Tree of Life is basically that on steroids – even better imagery, cinematography and acting (thanks to Brad Pitt’s awesome 50s Dad character).
film is like music – there are short tunes and there are symphonies there’s T.Monk and Beethoven and going to a movie is somewhat like going to a musical gig
this said I will see The Tree of Life if only because Malick directed it
I haven’t seen it, but based on this warning – I think I might.
Roger Ebert gushes about how much he likes this film. His reasons seem valid to me. It attempts to use the experience of growing up in the 50s as a metaphor for something profound. He compares it to 2001: A Space Odyssey. I will go see it on the strength of that. I have never disliked a film that I saw that Mr. Ebert gave 4 stars to.
I’ve never heard of this movie or seen it, but now I want to.