My 17 word one-minute précis of Terrence Malick’s THE TREE OF LIFE, Palme d’or winner at this year’s Cannes film festival.
<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/67419554″>MY TREE OF LIFE</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user13063081″>Anne Billson</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
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LMAO off. Don't feel I need to see the film now:)
Not good, then? I didn't see Thin Red Line until recently. Although friends had said it was stunning I was very let down by the portentous monologues – quite unlike what I understand of the human psychology in extreme conditions (or what my father has told me about landing on the D-Day beaches).
It has its moments, and the music is lovely. But (and many will no doubt disagree) it struck me as being a bit like a two hour+ life insurance ad.
I didn't actively dislike it till the ending, which is complete and utter kitsch.
cheeks hurting from laughing.
Just noticed that the way I worded this blog makes it sound as though it was I who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. So please accept my apologies for any confusion there. It was, of course, Terrence Malick's film that won the Palme d'Or, not mine.
Loved it. Thanks for the out-loud laugh.
You're welcome. It's certainly shorter than Malick's version.