Days of Heaven

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Jason G Saw this on Criterion channel and didn't like it at all. The script is inert and Malick can't handle actors (how many times a day does the Richard Gere character shave?). The massive editing (cutting) prevents the rhythms of nature from coming through, and the clumsy close-ups of the characters look like insets, along with the nature creatures. The music is great (it must be borrowed by Harry Potter) and the cinematography/lighting is well-respected. I suppose it looks better on a big screen, and the blend of noise and silence might be artistic (the locust noises are cool) but I'm glad Malick doesn't make many movies. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Luca D One of the most beautiful films you'll see. The fire in the fields scene was amazing. Definitely holds up well, considering it's age. The only part I wasn't to happy about was the lackluster ending. Kind of ended on a weird note. Other than that the sets, costumes, music, and acting were all 10/10. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Hao Ian L While the premise of the love triangle story is rather simple, the poetic and meditative approach is what sets it apart. <i>Days of Heaven</i> is not a film driven by plot, it avoids traditional narrative structures and opts instead for a dreamlike quality that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the world on screen with visual poetry that is unparalleled. Malick captures the vastness and beauty of the Texas Panhandle with breathtaking imagery, the golden fields of wheat, fiery sunsets, and imposing thunderstorms create a visual symphony that complements the film's emotional depth, it's an experience much more magical than a synopsis would ever allow. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review David C I saw it last night at Music Box theater. It is a beautiful film to look at with a solid cast but the story is just lacking and the ending was so bad that I heard people laugh out loud. Good but not best ever film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Nathan T Another great and classic film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review Tim O My "memory" of having initially seen this decades ago, was a much stronger film than I see now. Beautiful cinematography, and some really impressive scenes of period mass-harvesting in the giant kerosene tracters era (heh, big hit for the small community of fans of old tractors and machinery [grin]). But the characters haven't aged well, and I now find pretty shallow and unengaging. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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