Astonishing movie, but then I'm a confirmed admirer of Malick's work. It's a slow meditation on some rather profound subjects, with dialogue taking the form of voiced over introspection rather than... Read more
conversations between people. Where The Thin Red Line mused over war, courage and self sacrifice amongst other things, The Tree of Life is more concerned with tenderness, forgiveness, and gentleness versus brutality, toughness, and ambition. These antithetical traits are represented by the opposing concepts of "grace" and "nature". It is all beautifully played out in the relationships within a 1950s family. The father represents nature and the mother represents grace. The three sons face the influence of these conflicting archetypes and must choose which one they will ultimately follow.Brad Pitt and Sean Penn star in Terrence Malick's 1950s period drama about a confused man named Jack, who sets off on a journey to understand the true nature of the world. Growing up in the Midwest with two brothers, Jack has always been torn between his mother's guidance to approach everything he encounters with an open heart and his father's advice to look after his own interests. Now, Jack must find a way to regain purpose and perspective.
- Cast:
- Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Fiona Shaw, Pell James, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Sipes, Will Wallace, Crystal Mantecon, Tamara Jolaine, Lisa Marie Newmyer
- Director:
- Terrence Malick
- Genres:
- Drama , Period Pieces
- Format:
- DVD and Blu-ray
- Demand:
- High