The Sheltering Sky

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Perezbermuda X Magical setting which appeals to all the senses. Don't listen to the critics and decide for yourself. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A master work based on a master work. A film that will find its true audience probably years from now... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Over the years I've found many of Bertolucci's features uneven. He's simultaneously capable of creating meaningful films such as The Conformist (1970), along with the dreadfully tedious Last Tango in Paris (1972). Since the release of The Sheltering Sky, Bowles has subsequently disowned the adaptation, saying "it should never have been filmed. The ending is idiotic and the rest is pretty bad". Unfortunately, I have to agree. The weakness consists of the excessive length and incredibly slow pace. As Port says in one scene "God! What a bore". Admittedly, the luscious landscapes make some beautiful visuals. However, due to the drawn-out narrative and uneven performances, The Sheltering Sky unravels as Last Tango in Tangier. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review william k Beautifully photographed and well-cast adaptation of Paul Bowles' novel is less about the couple's deteriorating marriage, but more about their inability to realize or understand their surroundings and the culture they are traveling through. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Stunning cinematography & music from Ryuichi Sakamoto. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This long film starts off slow and then gets much slower. About halfway through, it gives up on story-telling almost altogether, and turns into mostly just a beautiful travelogue. Memorable mainly for its cinematography and its score. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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