Review of Paris, Texas (1984) by Tom D — 25 Nov 2007
A film of staggering poignancy and truth, "Paris, Texas" is a journey of discovery. Harry Dean Stanton, that performer with such a distinguished face, who can either give you the bewildered glare of an old coot or the sunken eyes of a lost soul here plays the latter.
What first looks like a road movie set in the dusty routes of Texas then takes to LA for some family drama and then back on the road for a story of a man finding himself again. Wim Wenders directs with a reverential eye towards specific American backdrops.
This is all shot in a highly saturated style, accentuating deep blue skies, vast green pastures, orange canyons and crimson red stoplights. What is learned could have been presented in any typical romance movie fashion with a huge reconciliation.
But this is not a romance movie. Most romances in movies are always guilt free.
This review of Paris, Texas (1984) was written by Tom D on 25 Nov 2007.
Paris, Texas has generally received very positive reviews.
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