Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by Tim K — 31 Jan 2014
One of the best films I have had the pleasure of viewing. Possibly the only secular Angel movie to never mention even the existence of God. The film is absolutely brilliantly poetic and so beautiful to look at and marvel at.
Quite honestly after just the first viewing back in November this is one of my all time favorite films. Bruno Ganz is his usual self in it; sublime. I strongly believe that he is one of the greatest actors on the planet.
I cannot begin to describe the beauty and poeticism of the premise of an Angel wanting to lose his wings just so he can live a normal life and know what it is like to come home and feed the cat, have his fingers turn black from the newspaper, say "ah" "oh" and "ouch" instead of "yes" and "amen," to lie through one's teeth, and to love another person and have them know you actually exist.
It's perfect. The use of black and white for the Angel's perspective and color for human perspective is absolutely genius. Seriously if you have even the chance to see this film do NOT hesitate; just see it and marvel at it's wonder.
I love this film. 5 stars.
This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by Tim K on 31 Jan 2014.
Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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