Fearless scrappy perfect imperfection
The definitive Lofi masterpiece of American cinema. Deserves to be mentioned with Citizen Kane and The Godfather, but thank god or L Ron Hubbard it’s not.
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2011
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“If you wanna succeed you can’t be too good”
First time watching it since theaters in 2011. But this time it was the 188 minute extended cut which I suppose I prefer. Maybe I just needed some time. I was too hyped in 2011 and I thought it would be this sleeper hit that would bring the masses to Malick. Those were stupid expectations, but I think the extended cut also enhances the themes and gives it better balance.
However…
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2011
Liked Rewatched
“If you wanna succeed you can’t be too good”
First time watching it since theaters in 2011. But this time it was the 188 minute extended cut which I suppose I prefer. Maybe I just needed some time. I was too hyped in 2011 and I thought it would be this sleeper hit that would bring the masses to Malick. Those were stupid expectations, but I think the extended cut also enhances the themes and gives it better balance.
However…
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1997
Crazy confident directorial debut, some might even say fearless. Kasi asks a lot from her actors, and they all deliver. One of the all time kid performances from Jurnee. Really cinematic for something that on the surface would seem more suited for the stage. Memories, dreams, perspectives rendered compellingly. Should feel way cornier than it does. Doesn’t feel like one I’ll want to revisit but very glad I saw it.
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1997
Crazy confident directorial debut, some might even say fearless. Kasi asks a lot from her actors, and they all deliver. One of the all time kid performances from Jurnee. Really cinematic for something that on the surface would seem more suited for the stage. Memories, dreams, perspectives rendered compellingly. Should feel way cornier than it does. Doesn’t feel like one I’ll want to revisit but very glad I saw it.
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2016
Liked 3
There was no indication that she wept.
Underratedly wild movie. Crazy movie tbh. Feels like a real turning point late in Marty’s career. These last 3 are built different in the way he tells stories now. Not sure I’d recommend this to many people. Undeniably long winded. But what an achievement. It makes sense that it was in development hell for years. Tough sell. The last 30-40 minute stretch is so good.
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2016
Liked 3
There was no indication that she wept.
Underratedly wild movie. Crazy movie tbh. Feels like a real turning point late in Marty’s career. These last 3 are built different in the way he tells stories now. Not sure I’d recommend this to many people. Undeniably long winded. But what an achievement. It makes sense that it was in development hell for years. Tough sell. The last 30-40 minute stretch is so good.
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