Masterpiece!

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2014)

I was completely thrown by this film. I didn't know what to expect and what I got was the furthest from my imagination. By the time I was halfway through the film, I thought it had similarities to Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" which I absolutely hated! This movie, however, had far more dialogue and despite the fractured pieces of reality slicing in and out the clips clicked in my head. It all made sense and by the end I was in awe of what the director put together. It was visually stunning, lyrical and fascinating and humorous. The acting was so good. Leto was great throughout as was Kruger. I will say after a while Polley (whom I normally love) just got on my nerves. Her character was either smiling or crying in the most irritating way. (I just wanted her to slash her wrists already (I know, so cruel)). This film was about choices and exploring each decision to its fullest. It's about the road not taken - taken. And at the end when the old man takes his last breath, I smiled because it all came together in a masterpiece of creativity and emotion. Bravo.