Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life is a difficult film, and not everyone is going to enjoy it. In fact, when we went to see it a few weeks ago, we left the theater wondering whether Malick — who we’ve always loved — didn’t overshoot a bit in his attempt to illustrate the wonders of the universe, and the opposing, evidently Freudian, forces of nature and grace that rule it. Although we appreciated the movie’s artistry and ambition, it’s still entirely possible that there’s something about it we missed. And we’re OK with that. But some moviegoers apparently aren’t. Consumerist reports that a Connecticut theater has posted the sign below, informing Tree of Life ticket holders that the film is “a uniquely visionary and deeply philosophical film from an auteur director” that they should “read up on… before choosing to see,” and no, you can’t have your money back because you didn’t get it. Seriously, people — Green Lantern is the #1 movie in America and y’all are asking for a Tree of Life refund?
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TREE OF LIFE is a visual & spiritual poem. Have that paradigm in mind when you go to view it. It was the most beautiful film I’ve seen in a decade.
I loved the film. However, I did not expect what I saw. I knew it got the coveted Palm D’or and saw the trailer. The trailer is misleading. Refunds aren’t a farfetched idea because of that fact.
Whole thing came across as silly, he overreached big time and what he got was a corny and pretentious mess.
Dear The Avon,
“Uniquely visionary and philosophical film from an auteur director” is not only pretentious, but completely beside the point. You’ve presented a film for people to watch, they watched it, end of transaction. Perhaps I misunderstood; did you provide the advertisement that lured these unsuspecting rubes to watch this non-linear, challenging work of blah-blah-blah? I know, I know, it’s not your fault. But do yourself a favor and ignore these ridiculous complaints, rather than give them legitimacy.
Regards,
Hal Jordan, Green Lantern Corps, Sector 2814
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