Review of Babel (2008) by Leo O — 16 Jun 2010

Complex, interesting, but somewhat baffling. The trick of having several stories told in a parallel, but nonlinear, fashion, which all begin to converge at some point in unexpected and synergistic ways is no less intriguing than it was in films such as 21 Grams and Traffic.

But, for me, it was beginning to feel almost formulaic this time around. Enjoyable and thought provoking, nonetheless with great performances. Perhaps necessary to watch several times before appreciating to its fullest extent, but for some reason I just wasn't left with a great urge to repeat the experience, even though I enjoyed it.