Review of The Tree (2010) by Philip P — 13 Aug 2013

A film about death that never really comes to life.

This review of The Tree (2010) was written by Philip P on 13 Aug 2013.

The Tree has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Suzanne K (21) on 31 Aug 2011

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By Amelie B (34) on 29 Sep 2011

Un film magnifique tout en douceur et tres profond sans tomber dans le pathos…

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By Cameron M (686) on 31 Aug 2012

Nothing in this movie feels heartfelt and genuine. Instead, everything feels wooden and artificial…

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By Alistair Harkness (1,042) for Scotsman (1,471) on 14 Aug 2011

The destructive nature of the family's inability to move on from the past starts being heavily telegraphed by characters having heart-to-hearts…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 03 Aug 2011

The imagery is almost unendurably self-conscious, and Gainsbourg, with her low, musical, murmuring voice, gives the kind of performance you…

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By Stephen H (1,156) on 03 Sep 2011

This film is a really beautiful gem, and should not be missed by any serious viewer of cinema who wants to avoid commercial soppy trite…

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By Danielle G (218) on 21 Sep 2013

Great cinematography that lead to really good imaging that showed the emotions of the characters. Recommend…

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By Nicholas G (252) on 22 Jan 2016

Not a well made film, but the ideas are intriguing and Morgana Davies is marvellous as 8 year old Simone…

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By Marc L (980) on 14 Aug 2011

L'arbre est le principal personnage du film du mÃªme nom, oeuvre franÃ§aise tournee en Australie qui baigne dans une atmosphÃ¨re doucement…

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By Abigail K (54) on 02 Aug 2011

A time-is-a-healer movie, studying a process of growth and renewal, and while the result isn't entirely without truths, it makes for slow viewing…

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