Stunning photography is what one experiences with this Terrence Malick film. Made way before this or this - brings alive the brown wheat fields of Texas Panhandle (apparently its the Canadian prairies in reality) and the life of 3 migrant labourers. Richard Gere plays a young, hot-blooded worker who conspires with his girlfriend to entrap the owner of the field. Despite the "innocence" behind their intentions, it is apparent that tragedy is the most likely outcome. A classically plain plot that is ore underwhelming. But it cant take away the fact that it is indeed one hell of a beautifully shot film.
Rating: * *
Hoping to see another masterpiece from the maker of this brilliant film, I 'Amazon'ed 'The New World' DVD. Turned out a complete disappointment. The ingredients for a classic were all there: new settlers dealing with the natives, a love story with a twist where the young native girl eventually marries an Englishman. i.e. the story of the 'little wanton' Pocahontas. Terrence Malick attempts hard to create the surreal feel that made 'The Thin Red Line' what it was. Somehow I didn't get it and the whole film (especially the performances) seemed contrived. The sole redeeming feature was the intensity that Christian Bale brought in his little role.
Rating: * *
Stunning photography is what one experiences with this Terrence Malick film. Made way before this or this - brings alive the brown wheat fields of Texas Panhandle (apparently its the Canadian prairies in reality) and the life of 3 migrant labourers. Richard Gere plays a young, hot-blooded worker who conspires with his girlfriend to entrap the owner of the field. Despite the "innocence" behind their intentions, it is apparent that tragedy is the most likely outcome. A classically plain plot that is ore underwhelming. But it cant take away the fact that it is indeed one hell of a beautifully shot film.
