The Tree of Life 2011 ★★½

Reviewed Jul 13, 2012

Yes, it's visually stunning. Yes, the filmmaking talent on display here is closer to art. Yes, its acted beautifully. Yes, there are dinosaurs!! But when it comes down to it this is a hard slog to watch. The story of a family in the 50's, and the eldest son's stormy relationship with his father and his trouble as a adult with what happened to his brother. Taking in the creation of the universe and the first sparks of life on earth, a lot of the time you expect David Attenborough to start narrating it. Impressive, yes, but leaves the viewer cold and feeling they are sitting in a modern art gallery

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