I'm not that shocked that this movie made it to my top 5 favorite films of all time and it's on number 5 after Come and see, eternal sunshine, pulp fiction and taxi driver. I used to give it a high 9/10 but then I regretted giving it such a low score like 9 so it's a 10 now.
This movie is mesmerizing (that's the word I describe it). The ending is very emotional but at first I didn't understand it so I had to see the ending again, especially the last 30 minutes which was something cannot be missed but that leads me to the only issue of the film is that it's hard to understand that conversation (not really an issue though) but then it's my favorite scene of the film so I'll say no more.
The film is masterfully shot. It's notable for the images of the landscape and climate of Texas which the movie had some of the best production designs I've seen thought that's not the film's greatest aspect. What made it truly special is its gorgeous and stunning cinematography done by Roger Muller who did for tons of movies I haven't watch so maybe I'll put all of them in my watchlist and learn more from this cinematographer (apparently not now cuz I'm learning Roger Deakins). The Tex-Mex guitar sound by Ry Cooder is effective and simple but haunting to the film's pace. The direction from Wim Wenders is just brilliant!
Harry Dean Stanton sold this movie. He is this guy Travis (not Bickle) who has abandoned civilization and decided to rome the desert for 4 years and his return to SOCIETY, as well as a broken family he left behind blah blah blah...you get the idea! Without him, this movie wouldn't be this good. The other cast are also good, especially Natassa Kinski (can't spell!) who plays this wife abandoned by Harry Dean Stanton.
The pacing of the film is tireless and steady. The film reminds me how incredible it is to enter a movie without knowing much of it. The color pallete is just...c'mon. There's a point it has to be red or blue or green or...
"On screen, the colors of red, white, and blue are a common scheme, representing the colors of America, society, unity, ......."
It's a moving picture which captures the real drama of amnesia and its effects on family, friends and the person suffering from it. It has an impeccable atmosphere. It has a mood and feeling that is consistent throughout. Despite its 2 and a half hours runtime, this is a very rewatchable movie which only feels like about 2 hours or less. I enjoyed every single part of it and I want to see it again! I'm comfortable to call it a masterpiece (and classic). I could say it's not a film for everyone cuz people have different tastes. It's an experience I'll never forget!
Now will you excuse me, I'm gonna rewatch CHiPS and give it 10/10!
This movie is mesmerizing (that's the word I describe it). The ending is very emotional but at first I didn't understand it so I had to see the ending again, especially the last 30 minutes which was something cannot be missed but that leads me to the only issue of the film is that it's hard to understand that conversation (not really an issue though) but then it's my favorite scene of the film so I'll say no more.
The film is masterfully shot. It's notable for the images of the landscape and climate of Texas which the movie had some of the best production designs I've seen thought that's not the film's greatest aspect. What made it truly special is its gorgeous and stunning cinematography done by Roger Muller who did for tons of movies I haven't watch so maybe I'll put all of them in my watchlist and learn more from this cinematographer (apparently not now cuz I'm learning Roger Deakins). The Tex-Mex guitar sound by Ry Cooder is effective and simple but haunting to the film's pace. The direction from Wim Wenders is just brilliant!
Harry Dean Stanton sold this movie. He is this guy Travis (not Bickle) who has abandoned civilization and decided to rome the desert for 4 years and his return to SOCIETY, as well as a broken family he left behind blah blah blah...you get the idea! Without him, this movie wouldn't be this good. The other cast are also good, especially Natassa Kinski (can't spell!) who plays this wife abandoned by Harry Dean Stanton.
The pacing of the film is tireless and steady. The film reminds me how incredible it is to enter a movie without knowing much of it. The color pallete is just...c'mon. There's a point it has to be red or blue or green or...
"On screen, the colors of red, white, and blue are a common scheme, representing the colors of America, society, unity, ......."
It's a moving picture which captures the real drama of amnesia and its effects on family, friends and the person suffering from it. It has an impeccable atmosphere. It has a mood and feeling that is consistent throughout. Despite its 2 and a half hours runtime, this is a very rewatchable movie which only feels like about 2 hours or less. I enjoyed every single part of it and I want to see it again! I'm comfortable to call it a masterpiece (and classic). I could say it's not a film for everyone cuz people have different tastes. It's an experience I'll never forget!
Now will you excuse me, I'm gonna rewatch CHiPS and give it 10/10!
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