Babel
Pain is universal... but so is hope. From acclaimed Director Alejandro González Iñárritu (Amores Perros, 21 Grams) comes the third film in his trilogy, Babel, a critically celebrated and emotionally gripping film about the barriers that separate humankind.
A tragic accident in Morocco sets off a chain of events that will link four groups of people who, divided by cultural differences and vast distances, will discover a shared destiny that ultimately connects them. Brad Pitt (Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Oceans 12), Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy) and Gael García Bernal (Y Tu Mamá También, The Motorcycle Diaries) lead an outstanding international ensemble cast in this breakthrough film.
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Babel left me at a loss for words... - Rachy007
Although this film left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable; I enjoyed it.
The ability to communicate is vital to human survival as so brilliantly displayed in this movie. This is also the first time I've seen Brad Pitt in a movie and didn't see "Brad Pitt" I actually found his character believable.Babble - tarzans_girl
Woo, what a ride. Didn't get the title till the end when the japanese girl had a failure to communicate. Its babble, the problems of communicating with each other and what happens when you don't! Woo, children endangered, girl close to a 30' high balcony, woman shot and bleeding ... what a ride. A great film and look forward to renting more of the director/writer's work.Not Perfect, But Close Enough - Filmgal
Babel is a film you will either love or hate. True to director Inarritu's style, the film merges different characters, timelines, and stories into one coherent whole as he does in his previous films Amores Perros and 21 Grams.
This time, we are transported around the globe as stories from Mexico, Morocco, and Japan share similar actions and elements with one another in a cause and effect chain.
What begins with a shooting of an Americna tourist (Blanchett) in Morocco, weaves through this multi-national cast. Each of the different settings have unique stories to compliment them and work as separate mini-films within the large score of Babel. The 3 locations are shot in different styles which further their separation and difference. As the shotting occurs, there are consequences and ripples felt throughout the 3 locations.
It is a hard film to describe without giving too much away. Perforamnces are excellent with Adriana Brazza and Rinko Kikuchi earning Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for their work. Lots of subtitles but don't let that put you off the film which can seem slow-paced at times- there's not a lot of action here but more of a focus on characters and storytelling. It is an emotional, sad film as Inarritu's previous films are.
You should check Babel out to see why it has been nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. If you haven't liked 21 Grams or Amores Perros, you more than likely will not enjoy Babel. If you are a fan of those films, then Babel is a must-see. There is some graphic violence and full frontal nudity so you might want to take caution if there are younger viewers present (although this film won't seem too interesting for them).
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Babel left me at a loss for words... - Rachy007
Although this film left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable; I enjoyed it.
The ability to communicate is vital to human survival as so brilliantly displayed in this movie. This is also the first time I've seen Brad Pitt in a movie and didn't see ...Babble - tarzans_girl
Woo, what a ride. Didn't get the title till the end when the japanese girl had a failure to communicate. Its babble, the problems of communicating with each other and what happens when you don't! Woo, children endangered, girl close to a 30' high balcony, ...Not Perfect, But Close Enough - Filmgal
Babel is a film you will either love or hate. True to director Inarritu's style, the film merges different characters, timelines, and stories into one coherent whole as he does in his previous films Amores Perros and 21 Grams.
This time, we are transported ...