Babel (2006)
February 24th, 2007
Theatrical Release: 10 November 2006
MPAA Rating: R
DVD Release: 20 February 2007
Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu
Screenplay by: Guillermo Arriaga
This is the kind of film that you’re either going to immediately love, or hate. Well, I saw this when it first came out in the theaters last year and loved it. Though, the themes and stories within are somewhat depressing and randomly interconnected in a tragic way.
So, I finally saw the film again last night on DVD, and it just renewed my love for this movie. The direction is great, in that Alejandro González Iñárritu (21 grams) to me achieves a sense of ominous tension and a fractured randomness that is similar to his previous films, and if you’ve seen “21 grams” you know what I mean. “Memento” is another film that doesn’t follow chronological sequence.
Brad Pitt gives a superb performance, as well as Kate Blanchett, but the truly standout performances are by oscar nominees, Adriana Barraza and Rinko Kikuchi. Both have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
February 25th, 2007 at 1:14 am
I enjoyed “21 grams” & “memento.”
So, I am looking forward to see this movie soon.
February 25th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
oh, cool! yes, 21 grams and memento… excellent movies.