Review of Days of Heaven (1978) by Donovan M — 23 Jun 2009
At the end of the day, I'm not sure whether there's any substance to Malick's films -- though there are plenty of hints at it; his movies have a ruminative, meditative quality that encourages seeking something deeper behind the apparent plotless simplicity of his stories.
But this film's staggering, overpowering, jaw-dropping, and deeply poetic beauty overcomes any reservations I have had about his other films. There may not be anything behind the Malick curtain, but it's hard to care with this one.
Astonishing.
This review of Days of Heaven (1978) was written by Donovan M on 23 Jun 2009.
Days of Heaven has generally received very positive reviews.
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