Enormous Line Between Art and Entertainment.

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2002)

There are two sides to cinema. Art and Entertainment. Films for entertainment exist for an audience...(Saving Private Ryan). Films as art exist in themselves. This film is a work of art. It is flawless and ingenious. The photography and music are impeccable - and the direction and story justify both completely.
I have a feeling that the same reason others bash this film for being pretentious and boring, is the same reason Terrence Malick took a 20 year hiatus from film-making. Its a dying art form, but endlessly growing industry. His 2 films in the 70's (Badlands, and Days of Heaven) are equal testiments to a man who could have revolutionized film-making over the last two decades. I'm glad to see that there are a few others throughout these reviews who see this also.
This film will be remembered.