A film that requires much thought

Rating: Null/10 (8 March 1999)

As Rajiv of Sao Paulo says, this is not an easy film to understand. At the end of the film I left the theatre somewhat 'shell shocked'. The plot of the film was not what you would call disjointed, but I think the version edited for cinema is not the film we are meant to see.
Of course the actors were excellent and the cinematography & sound track superb, but I personally was lost in the voice-overs and flash backs. I think I need to see the film again, at least twice, to take in the complete flow and 'depth' of the film.
I would hope that a version on video or a re-release to cinema is produced allowing Mr Malick to edit the film to his vision.
Having read many comments on this film, those people who said the film was boring, too long and flat should stick to Mary Poppins.