The Tree of Life (2011)

The Tree of Life (2011)

2011 PG-13 139 Minutes

Drama | Fantasy

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries...

Overall Rating

7 / 10
Verdict: Good

User Review

  • The Tree of Life is like a canvas painted with one stunningly beautiful color. When you ask the painter about the piece, he says “it tells a story.” You stare a while longer, then even longer, finally three hours have passed and you tell the painter, “I don’t get it.” The painter explains his story and you think ‘I suppose I can see that in the painting, it’s convoluted, but it’s beautiful to look at.’