Expecting this docu essay to be reminiscent of such canvases as Koyaanisqatsi, Microcosmos, Powaqqatsi and Baraka, we expect this to not only reveal some of the larger in scope ideas Malick has been toying with for Tree of Life, and we'll be pleasantly surprised if Voyage comes across as more than just a companion piece. Employing several formats (including IMAX) this features the work from renowned natural history photographer Peter Parks and "Planet Earth" cinematographer Paul Atkins. Plus we've taken a liking to Pitt's narration voice in PBS' e² series.
It has been in the works since the last 70's, and was very close to making last year's line-up but producers mention that the film just wasn't quite ready, so the most anticipated film at this year's Cannes has landed...and according to the panel, depending on who you ask, it may or may not be Terrence Malick's greatest achievement. Here's a partial set of grades for The Tree of Life and an equal amount of first reactions to Bonello's L'apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close) appears to have played well to French critics but was pretty much slammed by the international critics.
I'm more excited about this 2 minute trailer than a good portion of the films on this Top 100 list. I'm not alone in being grateful that the year's best film might be coming out mid-year this year, but how could this not be the most anticipated film of the year? For the record: it was in our number 1 spot last year. Stay tuned folks.