montanadave
05-26-11, 20:45
Seeing as how philosophical/theological threads which wander off into "the meaning of life" territory always seem to attract a few members, I thought this looked like an interesting film. I'm unsure about the release date and wondered if anyone has seen it yet.
Here's a link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc
And a Wiki synopsis:
"We trace the evolution of an eleven-year-old boy in the Midwest, Jack, one of three brothers. At first all seems marvelous to the child. He sees as his mother does with the eyes of his soul. She represents the way of love and mercy, where the father tries to teach his son the world’s way of putting oneself first. Each parent contends for his allegiance, and Jack must reconcile their claims. The picture darkens as he has his first glimpses of sickness, suffering and death. The world, once a thing of glory, becomes a labyrinth.
Framing this story is that of adult Jack, a lost soul in a modern world, seeking to discover amid the changing scenes of time that which does not change: the eternal scheme of which we are a part. When he sees all that has gone into our world’s preparation, each thing appears a miracle—precious, incomparable. Jack, with his new understanding, is able to forgive his father and take his first steps on the path of life.
The story ends in hope, acknowledging the beauty and joy in all things, in the everyday and above all in the family—our first school—the only place that most of us learn the truth about the world and ourselves, or discover life’s single most important lesson, of unselfish love."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tree_of_Life_(film)
Stars Brad Pitt as the father, Sean Penn as the adult Jack, and Jessica Chastain as the mother. Seems like it might be worth a peek if you're into that sort of thing.
Or a good date movie if you want to impress her as being all deep and sensitive and shit so you can ply her with a few drinks while discussing the film before making your move. :laugh:
Here's a link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc
And a Wiki synopsis:
"We trace the evolution of an eleven-year-old boy in the Midwest, Jack, one of three brothers. At first all seems marvelous to the child. He sees as his mother does with the eyes of his soul. She represents the way of love and mercy, where the father tries to teach his son the world’s way of putting oneself first. Each parent contends for his allegiance, and Jack must reconcile their claims. The picture darkens as he has his first glimpses of sickness, suffering and death. The world, once a thing of glory, becomes a labyrinth.
Framing this story is that of adult Jack, a lost soul in a modern world, seeking to discover amid the changing scenes of time that which does not change: the eternal scheme of which we are a part. When he sees all that has gone into our world’s preparation, each thing appears a miracle—precious, incomparable. Jack, with his new understanding, is able to forgive his father and take his first steps on the path of life.
The story ends in hope, acknowledging the beauty and joy in all things, in the everyday and above all in the family—our first school—the only place that most of us learn the truth about the world and ourselves, or discover life’s single most important lesson, of unselfish love."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tree_of_Life_(film)
Stars Brad Pitt as the father, Sean Penn as the adult Jack, and Jessica Chastain as the mother. Seems like it might be worth a peek if you're into that sort of thing.
Or a good date movie if you want to impress her as being all deep and sensitive and shit so you can ply her with a few drinks while discussing the film before making your move. :laugh: