Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by Bill C — 06 Jul 2013
Eventually we realize Wim Wenders and his group are making it up as they go along - not necessarily an egregious criticism for film-makers of this calibre. His original hypothesis, to use 1987 Berlin as a container, then fill it with a personal, if un-articulated story, works well enough (Wenders' admiration for the great Jean Renoir is in full bloom). However, much of what we see looks like it was created in the editing room.
The guardian / fallen / arch angel axis may or may not fit your taste - but the idea of an emerging "wall-less" Berlin as "star" is compelling. The decision to feature Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds as a vanguard of that idea is truly inspired.
This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by Bill C on 06 Jul 2013.
Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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