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Mood:
- AtmosphericContemplativeGloomyOffbeatStylizedCaptivatingTouching
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Plot:
- Coming of AgeHuman NatureInnocence LostParents and ChildrenSiblings RelationsKids in TroubleMind and SoulYouth more...
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Genres:
- DramaIndependentExperimentalPeriodSci-Fi
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century50s
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Place:
- TexasUSAOuter SpaceSmall Town
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- Award WinnerCritically AcclaimedOriginalCannes Festival WinnerPrestigious AwardsControversial
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- EpicNonlinearSurreal
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- SeriousSemi FantasticSlow
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- Special Effects
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- Mild Violent Content
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The Tree of Life, 2011
English
USA
Profile of The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life can be described as contemplative, gloomy, and offbeat. The plot revolves around kids in trouble, , and human nature. The main genres are drama, independent, and sci-fi. In terms of style, The Tree of Life is nonlinear, is experimental, and is epic. In approach, it is serious. The storytelling is slow paced. The Tree of Life is set, at least in part, in outer space and in a small town. It is located in Texas. It takes place in the 1950s. Visually, The Tree of Life involves special effects. The movie has received attention for being original, a Cannes festival winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that it involves mild violent content.
Summary of The Tree of Life
The eldest son of a 1950's-era Midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terence Malik. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 27 May 2011 |
| Runtime: | 138 min |
Cast and Crew
as Mr. O'Brien
as Adult Jack
as Jack's Wife
as Grandmother
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Users Reviews
- 16.December.2011
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- by: Crowley
- Crowley rated this movie5/10So-so
- 20.November.2011
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- by: shadowjournal
- shadowjournal rated this movie5/10So-so
