Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by Christopher B — 06 Dec 2012
Criterion Collection. Best Director Cannes Film Festival. Shot without a working script! If that's not enough... well, the city of Berlin is another of the characters: nearly silent but not threatening, just kind of clandestine.
Like a grandfather clock ticking from the next room. Though the pace is measured, it won't seem slow - unless you have an extremely short attention span. Casting (but not writing in) Peter Falk was a stroke of genius! Cinematography is incredible.
Excellent music. City landmarks are riveting to see, partly because some are no longer there: Berlin's scars of occupation have since been mostly healed by modern construction. A time capsule of a city in transition.
Watch the DVD extra of cast & crew interviews before watching the movie. Save the film commentary to watch at least a week later though - too much of a good thing can ruin the pleasure.
This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by Christopher B on 06 Dec 2012.
Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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