Scenery shots are beautiful with nice music. Everytime they start talking again, the story is boring and slow. Barely worth watching. Ending is anti-climactic.
Beautifully shot and the music is great, it's a lot more quaint than his next few films but it showcases a lot of what Malick is known for. He hasn't perfected his style at this point though. I do like this movie but I think it's missing something; the use of multiple narrations from different characters as seen in other Malick films would have elevated the material drastically I feel.
Just a little while ago, I got about 25-30 minutes into this film, and I was suddenly overcome with an eerie, overwhelming sense of déjà vu. As it turns out, I had already viewed this film and checked it on 01/02/17. This is in no way a negative appraisal of the film or its merits, but needless to say, it obviously didn't leave a huge impression upon me on my first viewing. What does this mean? I haven't a single clue. My memory is actually quite sound, and I've never experienced this with ANY other film. Maybe it just wasn't my cup of tea? I just thought it interesting to share. Cheers, everyone!
An exceptional movie. As visually stunning and poetic as Malick's later works, but considerably more grounded and less taken with ponderous philosophy.
Really? This is so highly regarded? I thought the basic premise was ill conceived and the dialog was lacking. Sure, it was pretty to look at, but man, was this ever boring.
Looks and sounds astonishingly beautiful, but I found the story unsatisfying and uninteresting. Bill should have
just turned himself in: clear-cut case of self-defence against somebody who people saw attack him the night before. Then he runs and shoots at the cops while surrounded. He basically comitted suicide.
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Scenery shots are beautiful with nice music. Everytime they start talking again, the story is boring and slow. Barely worth watching. Ending is anti-climactic.dajmasta94
Beautifully shot and the music is great, it's a lot more quaint than his next few films but it showcases a lot of what Malick is known for. He hasn't perfected his style at this point though. I do like this movie but I think it's missing something; the use of multiple narrations from different characters as seen in other Malick films would have elevated the material drastically I feel.jhhayes
Just a little while ago, I got about 25-30 minutes into this film, and I was suddenly overcome with an eerie, overwhelming sense of déjà vu. As it turns out, I had already viewed this film and checked it on 01/02/17. This is in no way a negative appraisal of the film or its merits, but needless to say, it obviously didn't leave a huge impression upon me on my first viewing. What does this mean? I haven't a single clue. My memory is actually quite sound, and I've never experienced this with ANY other film. Maybe it just wasn't my cup of tea? I just thought it interesting to share. Cheers, everyone!Rene Narciso
An exceptional movie. As visually stunning and poetic as Malick's later works, but considerably more grounded and less taken with ponderous philosophy.Dan Bull
This film gave me hayfever.Clintmwells
Masterpiece. Probably the most beautiful film I have ever seen.ClassicLady
Really? This is so highly regarded? I thought the basic premise was ill conceived and the dialog was lacking. Sure, it was pretty to look at, but man, was this ever boring.KaramAkerfeldt
Dull and uninteresting.juanelo17
It's amazing that a film made in 1978 can look so good.ChrisReynolds
Looks and sounds astonishingly beautiful, but I found the story unsatisfying and uninteresting. Bill should haveDieguito
Astonishing audiovisual experience! If it wasn't enough, also a great story!screwball27
Very impressive!serranouaille
Delightful, not a perfect film, but pretty close.Fortitudine
Easy on the eyes.... Acting was good. But I just don't know.... That x factor was just missing for me.Angmark
Nice film, beautiful cinematography and music. Too bad Netflix version doesn't have the greatest quality.Showing items 1 – 15 of 26