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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Should have won Best Picture in its Day! - farquh
Pain is universal.
This is the message of Babel. Three stories from around the globe. Each of feature characters facing their own torment, yet they are all unknowingly tied together though a series of events that cause more heartache and suffering.
Beautifully directed,Bable features amazing location shooting in exotic foreign countries that is seldom seen in Hollywood produced films.
Rent this one - it'll make you think, and the potential for discussion is endless!Fantastic - Heavy
When a Japanese man gives his gun to his Moroccan guide, who passes the gun on to some goat shepherds, an American woman gets accidentally shot. Because the authorities suspect this to be a terrorist act, this travels like a shock around the globe. This is the story of Babel. Babel, produced in 2006 by Alejandro González Iñárritu, was awarded the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and the Prize of the Mise en Scène in the Cannes Film Festival. Iñárritu brought in some famous actors, like Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt. The overall performance was very convincing.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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Should have won Best Picture in its Day! - farquh
Pain is universal.
This is the message of Babel. Three stories from around the globe. Each of feature characters facing their own torment, yet they are all unknowingly tied together though a series of events that cause more heartache and suffering. ...Fantastic - Heavy
When a Japanese man gives his gun to his Moroccan guide, who passes the gun on to some goat shepherds, an American woman gets accidentally shot. Because the authorities suspect this to be a terrorist act, this travels like a shock around the globe. This is ...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 ...