Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by Hannah M — 29 Sep 2008
What an incredibly beautiful movie. It succeeded in every way City of Angels failed (i.e. a LOT). It's not your typical love story -- it's not even what CoA made it, a typical love story "but, like, with angels! Get it?" It's a moving exploration of what it means to be human, what it means to be alive.
In scene after scene, the angels follow the humans around, looking at them and yearning to understand what drives them. Stunning use of color and sound, and a thoroughly satisfying ending. This is, I'm sure, one of the most beautiful movies I have seen in my entire life.
This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by Hannah M on 29 Sep 2008.
Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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