The Tree of Life

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IT'S HUGE.

by Optimism

" TREE OF LIFE dares to offer a divine perspective on tragedy. " writes Dr. Film (Craig Detwieler). Agree. When you see this hugely ambitious movie, you will experience wonder and brain-stretching...

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GREAT CONCEPT - BAD EXECUTION

by LDaven

The concept of the movie - the evolution of mankind (nature) versus the spiritual evolution of man -understanding and forgiveness (grace)- is a very complex theme. But it is a difficult concept to...

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The Tree of Life

by David19631963

I love to watch movies, I watch them all, foreign, independent, as well as good old american films. Now, The Tree of Life should be renamed to the Tree of Crap! This is the WORST MOVIE EVER!!!! Do...

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Critic Reviews

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

At times trying and perplexing, but it also contains some of the most psychologically insightful and ecstatic filmmaking imaginable. Read full review

100
Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

Still, somehow, The Tree of Life - impressionistic, revelatory, elliptical - works. Read full review

100
USA Today
| Claudia Puig

A shape-shifting film, it resembles a poem. At other moments, it is closer to a symphony. Most often, it approximates a fervent prayer. Read full review

90
The Hollywood Reporter
| Todd McCarthy

Brandishing an ambition it's likely no film, including this one, could entirely fulfill, The Tree of Life is nonetheless a singular work, an impressionistic metaphysical inquiry into mankind's place in the grand scheme of things that releases waves of insights amid its narrative imprecisions. Read full review

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Brad Pitt in "The Tree of Life"