Terrence Malick’s To The Wonder is probably my most anticipated film of the year. I chose Malick’s The Tree of Life as the best film of 2011, and have been eagerly awaiting his next film for a while now. I was initially worried Malick may have made the film too quickly (he is known for taking long times working on movies) but I feel To The Wonder will be as great as The Tree of Life.
You know what to expect from a Malick film if you’ve seen any and this has all of his trademarks (the emphasis on nature, the harmonic music, etc.). The movie stars Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Javier Bardem (who, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated actors working today). I’m very excited to see this film and can’t wait to watch it.
I love Mallick’s work and this just looks incredible…I got goosebumps.
By: filmhipster on March 11, 2013
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Yeah, I can’t wait to see this film.
By: ckckred on March 12, 2013
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This is getting mixed expectations from a lot of people. But I know I really excited to see the film. Can’t wait.
By: keith7198 on March 11, 2013
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I’m really excited for this as well. Malick is a great director.
By: ckckred on March 12, 2013
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By: ckckred on March 12, 2013
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By: MikesFilmTalk on March 12, 2013
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Nice post. I’m really looking forward to this one !:)
By: georginaguthrie on March 11, 2013
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I as well. I’m a huge Terrence Malick fan and I can’t wait to see it.
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By: ckckred on March 12, 2013
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Apparently Terrence Malick finally made the film that his detractors have accused him of making all along. I’m keeping an open mind but the critics have savaged this. Worst reviews of his career actually.
By: Mark Hobin on March 12, 2013
at 7:04 pm
I’ve only read two reviews, one from Richard Corliss (of Time Magazine) and one from Todd McCarthy (of The Hollywood Reporter). Both were pretty much polar opposites of each other with Corliss praising the movie and McCarthy criticizing it. I’m still looking forward to this and I kind of expected this to happen as Malick’s films tend to be very polarizing. Thanks for commenting.
By: ckckred on March 12, 2013
at 9:48 pm
You’re right. I just read Richard Corliss’ review and it’s VERY positive. Some of the most well known critics have actually given this a recommendation. Linda Holmes who writes and edits NPR’s entertainment and pop-culture blog, was quite negative however: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2012/09/12/160992240/tiff-12-to-the-wonder-a-pretty-film-in-which-a-woman-dances-with-a-rooster
By: Mark Hobin on March 13, 2013
at 9:49 am
Interesting review. I’m a big Terrence Malick fan but by the early reviews it sounds to be more decisive than The Tree of Life. I’m really excited in seeing it.
By: ckckred on March 13, 2013
at 9:54 pm
This one reminds me a lot of Tree of Life, and that’s not a bad thing. I’m very intrigued by it, though I never thought of Olga as a very strong actress.
By: ruth on March 12, 2013
at 11:40 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever been huge on her before as well, but I thought she was good in the trailer. TTOL was my favorite movie of 2011, so I’m really looking forward to this. Thanks for commenting.
By: ckckred on March 13, 2013
at 9:56 pm
Haven’t seen Tree of Life and only found out about this in the past week and I am psyched to see this one – it looks so amazing!
By: mistylayne on March 13, 2013
at 12:54 am
I’m psyched as well. The Tree of Life is an amazing movie I think you’d really like.
By: ckckred on March 13, 2013
at 9:56 pm
I’ll definitely add it to my list then.
By: mistylayne on March 13, 2013
at 10:10 pm
I like your blog! The Tree of LIfe was fascinating, and I look forward to watching To the Wonder.
By: cindybruchman on March 21, 2013
at 8:52 pm
Thanks! It is a great movie and I can’t wait to see it.
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