Review of The Tree of Life (2011) by Raymond — 30 Jun 2011

I had read a lot about this movie, so I approached it with some hesitation. Having seen Malik's New World and been disappointed I wondered if this would be a big letdown. It turned out to be very different to what I expected.

The special effects, while providing a universal backdrop, moved me less than the human moments captured so lovingly. Indeed, I left the cinema deeply stirred emotionally without exactly knowing why. Some parts of the ending I felt were laboured (though not the final few shots, esp.

the flowers), but at the core this film is about love and connection . It left me feeling more connected and touched by a gentle grace.