Review of Paris, Texas (1984) by Grant S — 26 Jan 2016
A brilliant, searingly emotional examination of relationships and life.
A man stumbles out of the desert in southern Texas. He appears to be mute, and doesn't respond to questions. The hospital he ends up in calls his brother in California, who comes to take him back to LA. His brother hasn't seen him in four years. What caused him to be catatonic and wandering around in the desert?
Directed by Wim Wenders, Paris, Texas is an incredibly emotional journey, with a great deal of mystery attached too. Wenders drip-feeds information, slowly building a picture of the characters and their stories. The dialogue is rich with symbolism and allegories, giving hints to characters' situations...and lessons in life.
The air of mystery and emotion is heightened by hauntingly desolate yet.
Beautiful scenery and cinematography and a superb soundtrack by Ry.
Cooder.
The conclusion is incredibly moving - one of the most emotional passages in any movie I've ever seen, and is a great insight into the pressures on modern relationships.
Might feel slow sometimes but it is never dull, especially if you like character-driven dramas, and the ending is well worth the wait.
This review of Paris, Texas (1984) was written by Grant S on 26 Jan 2016.
Paris, Texas has generally received very positive reviews.
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