Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by Ben J — 02 Aug 2012
"Wings of Desire" is one of the most human (despite being about angels), lyrical, and poetic films and is among my most beloved. Its slow pace is meditative, The angels are fantastically acted with a knowing stoicness that is believable, the addition of Peter Falk playing himself during his colombo days is a masterstroke, has there ever been a more believable angel turned human? need there be one? More sensitive viewers will be brought to tears at different scenes, not because they are sad or manipulative, but simply because they are so life affirming. How often can someone say that about a movie?
"why are you crying?".
"well, it's just so damn beautiful.".
This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by Ben J on 02 Aug 2012.
Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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