Beautiful Movie

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2006)

When my husband and I went to see this movie, I noticed that there were three different types of movie goers. First, were the people who plain didn't get it. They turned to their friends after the movie and said "Wait a minute, what was the deal with the guy and that tree?" and similarly annoying questions. Second, were the people who walked out. They didn't get either. The difference is that they were impatient, probably thinking something like "Ugh, this is so boring! When are they gonna blow something up?" At least they were nice enough to be quiet as they left. Then, there were the people like my husband and I. We may not have understood the movie perfectly (who can after only one viewing) but we were awestruck by the beauty and intelligence of this film. This is one of my favorite movies now (and believe you me, I am not one of those people who goes to see movies like Shop Girl and Little Miss Sunshine and calls herself enlightened and smarter than everyone else.) I am not going into what the movie is about because I want people who haven't seen this movie yet to be able to read this review and still go, see this film, and not have it ruined for them. Ignore all those people who call this movie "artsy, fartsy crap". They are entitled to their opinions just like everyone else. I think that you should see this film, not because I loved it and think that this movie will move you deeply (if you understand it) but because this movie should be given a fair chance. You will either love this movie, hate it, or just plain don't get it. It' worth it to go just on the chance that you may love it. I can't get this movie out of my head and I watched it a week ago. It's a beautifully made, thought provoking movie and you should see it. Please disregard everything you've heard about this movie (including this review), put your hands over your ears and sing "LA, LA, LA" at the top of your lungs if someone tries to tell you about it, and go watch it.