Sunday, February 18, 2007
Babel with Brad Pitt & Cate Blanchett
Overview
Babel
, which stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, is about an American couple that is on vacation in Morocco when tragedy strikes and the wife is accidentally shot. That tragedy sets off a number of events that impacts four families in four different locations. The film examines the power of family, language barriers, and the ability of the media to profoundly impact the lives of those involved.
The Good
Babel is a strong film that's worth watching--particularly in this time where cultural divides seem to be impacting the world as much as ever. Kudos to Alejandro González Iñárritu for doing something that's original.
Interested in learning more? Visit Amazon.com for more reviews and current pricing information.
Babel
, which stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, is about an American couple that is on vacation in Morocco when tragedy strikes and the wife is accidentally shot. That tragedy sets off a number of events that impacts four families in four different locations. The film examines the power of family, language barriers, and the ability of the media to profoundly impact the lives of those involved.The Good
- It's a deep film that illustrates how people so far apart can so easily get linked together due to a series of misunderstandings
- It's a very strong performance by Brad Pitt
- Not much to speak of, which explains the nominations Babel earned
Babel
is a strong film that's worth watching--particularly in this time where cultural divides seem to be impacting the world as much as ever. Kudos to Alejandro González Iñárritu for doing something that's original.Interested in learning more? Visit Amazon.com
for more reviews and current pricing information.Labels: Babel, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett
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