I watched this movie last week and was pleasantly surprised that Peter Faulk was in it. I'm a huge fan of the cheesy, 1970s crime drama, "Columbo" where with he became famous. (Most of you know him as the grandfather in "The Princess Bride." Go watch his old show, it's on Netflix).
Something I really thought was interesting was the use of monochrome when the angels were looking at the world. I have some thoughts on what that might suggest. But looking only at their behavior, it's novel to suggest a more cynical view of angels. Often, in the context of religion, people believe the hosts of heaven are happy, winged angels that execute the will of God. There are many other forms of angels, ranging from air-heady, happy-go-lucky types to capricious servants of the devil shown in media. But the angels of this movie were what you might expect self-aware hosts of purgatory to look like. Not exactly evil, not exactly holy– just as much an average human being with carnal desire and a standard range of emotions; but that are forced a platonic interaction with the world which surrounds them. Without a body, they cannot "partake" if you will.
Along those lines, this black and white look given at times during the film are almost ironic, as the angels are again neither holy or evil, but normal. On that token, it might suggest a life absent those pleasures is bland; colorless.
The film actually gave me an idea for a Spotify ad, if you can believe it. More of a one-off, but could be fun.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Monday, March 7, 2016
Wings of Desire Rut - Alex
Just like a lot of us I'm sure, I tried to enjoy this movie but I think a lot of my lack of emotional connection and feeling towards this film came from 1) a lack of connection and 2) being too tired to truly understand and connect with the film. I thought that the imagery of the different streets and city shots were absolutely beautiful. I think the main message that I got from watching the movie was to treat people as if they are going to through a hard time. I read a talk recently with my wife about the same concept, and so I think that was on the back of my mind as I watched the movie. I don't think that I would watch this film again, but the style is intriguing enough to me that I would watch other films that are a little like the Wings of Desire.
Wings of Desire Sam Loveland
Well that was... interesting.
This movie reminded me of a message someone shared at church a couple of weeks ago, to treat others as if they are going through a hard time because they most likely are. It was interesting to imagine going through a room and hearing everyone's voices. If we could hear people's thoughts, what would we learn from them? What trials might we uncover from behind people's smiles?
This movie reminded me of a message someone shared at church a couple of weeks ago, to treat others as if they are going through a hard time because they most likely are. It was interesting to imagine going through a room and hearing everyone's voices. If we could hear people's thoughts, what would we learn from them? What trials might we uncover from behind people's smiles?
Wings of Desire: a two-hour experience that should have been maybe not two hours? Kinda????
Okay, I want to start out by saying I TRIED. I love film, I love art, and I love being more cultured just as much as the next guy. THIS was one of the first films I have ever truly struggled with. I will say, the more I stuck around and understood what was going on, the more I started to enjoy to the film and relate to it. THE FIRST HOUR AND A HALF WERE BEAUTIFULLY SHOT BUT I DIDN'T RELATE AT ALL. It was so confusing! I was trying so hard to understand it, but I just simply couldn't. I wanted to understand it to say that I did but I did not. In the end, I think I got that the one guy fell in love and that's why he got to be a real-life person that can bleed and kiss girls. The Trapeze chick was hardcore, I really liked her hair. It helped me appreciate film in some... way... I think I'm good though in terms of seeing that ever again. It stressed me out just being in the theatre for two hours because I wanted things to happen and they wouldn't. It was as boring as life itself. Like watching another life where in real-time that was so terribly boring. I wish I would have been able to better understand the character development.
Der Himmel über Berlin - Der Anthon Chase Johnson
Oh man, where do I begin.
I loved the imagery and the flow of story. I like the style of these angels visiting and listening to people around town in like little vignettes.
Unfortunately I wasn't in much of an artsy foreign film mood, so I didn't stay for the whole thing. But, while I was there, I did enjoy it.
I loved the imagery and the flow of story. I like the style of these angels visiting and listening to people around town in like little vignettes.
Unfortunately I wasn't in much of an artsy foreign film mood, so I didn't stay for the whole thing. But, while I was there, I did enjoy it.
Wings of Desire
Well Wings of Desire was definitely an interesting movie. Before watching it I made sure to read up on a synopsis, which I think definitely helped with understanding the plot.
I thought it had some great aspects to it. I liked the whole premise of the movie, of an angel who wants to experience mortality. The use of color in the film was also interesting. I just felt like it was so dang long. It's gets all deep and introspective, but after a while it started to lose me.
In films we're used to action and plots constantly moving forward. Something happens, then something else happens, etc. This movie was definitely marching at its own pace. I wouldn't call it bad. But maybe that's because I've seen The Tree of Life with Brad Pitt, which is the most sluggish, nonsensical plotless two and a half hours I've ever seen. So now I can't really consider any other movie being too slow or artsy.
I loved the concept and I thought the style was interesting, but it just tended to drag. I did some research and found out we have an American version, City of Angels. No doubt they would have made it with a much faster pace, most likely at the expense of the artistry. It also stars Nicholas Cage, which should make for an entertaining movie, for better or worse.
I thought it had some great aspects to it. I liked the whole premise of the movie, of an angel who wants to experience mortality. The use of color in the film was also interesting. I just felt like it was so dang long. It's gets all deep and introspective, but after a while it started to lose me.
In films we're used to action and plots constantly moving forward. Something happens, then something else happens, etc. This movie was definitely marching at its own pace. I wouldn't call it bad. But maybe that's because I've seen The Tree of Life with Brad Pitt, which is the most sluggish, nonsensical plotless two and a half hours I've ever seen. So now I can't really consider any other movie being too slow or artsy.
I loved the concept and I thought the style was interesting, but it just tended to drag. I did some research and found out we have an American version, City of Angels. No doubt they would have made it with a much faster pace, most likely at the expense of the artistry. It also stars Nicholas Cage, which should make for an entertaining movie, for better or worse.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Wings of Desire
I generally tend to enjoy foreign films. I like experiencing new cultures and involving myself in things that are not necessarily my go-to. The same goes for black and white film - it too has grown on me over time. I don't watch old or foreign film very frequently, so when I do I usually like it - it's refreshing. I liked Wings of Desire. I wish I would have watched it when I felt more awake so I could have paid better attention. What's difficult, but also beautiful about foreign film is how much attention you have to pay. You must constantly be reading the subtitles or you may miss a vital piece of information that will make sense to the rest of the film. Both tedious and exciting at the same time; a time when we have to watch what's in front of us and can't afford to take a break to check our phones.
The main difference I notice between foreign and American film (other than the language) is the plot structure. I think, because of our culture, Americans must have their attention grabbed right away in order for them to pay attention. Most movies have a clear plot that hooks you in right away and pulls you along throughout the film. Foreign film often drag, making the watcher unsure of what exactly is going on. I once watched a French film about a family at a ski resort. That was it - they were at the resort. Yes, there were a few times of conflict, but other than that it was just kind of showing what was happening on this family's vacation. Wings of Desire obviously had more to it than just that, but it definitely took me a while to understand exactly what was going on. At first I thought the whole film was going to be communicated only through thought. I wondered if there would be any interaction between humans at all. This misunderstanding could also be because I was reading the subtitles rather than hearing them, and processing things less quickly. Overall, I did like the film and felt that going to see it was the opposite of a waste of time.
The main difference I notice between foreign and American film (other than the language) is the plot structure. I think, because of our culture, Americans must have their attention grabbed right away in order for them to pay attention. Most movies have a clear plot that hooks you in right away and pulls you along throughout the film. Foreign film often drag, making the watcher unsure of what exactly is going on. I once watched a French film about a family at a ski resort. That was it - they were at the resort. Yes, there were a few times of conflict, but other than that it was just kind of showing what was happening on this family's vacation. Wings of Desire obviously had more to it than just that, but it definitely took me a while to understand exactly what was going on. At first I thought the whole film was going to be communicated only through thought. I wondered if there would be any interaction between humans at all. This misunderstanding could also be because I was reading the subtitles rather than hearing them, and processing things less quickly. Overall, I did like the film and felt that going to see it was the opposite of a waste of time.
Wings of Desire - Timmy Bates
This was my first time at the international cinema
but not my first time watching a foreign film. I have seen Wings of Desire
before and enjoyed it just as much, if not more, than when I first saw it.
Understand that I love movies, and I love Hollywood films with explosions and
fighting and big name actors etc. I don't pretend to be someone that loves
everything that is put on film, some films I think are boring and simply not
for me. However, that does not mean that I think they are worthless. I recently
took an Art history class and it was probably the most difficult class I have
taken at BYU. Not only because the professor was insane, but because I am not
that interested in art. I simply don’t understand it. But I recognize that the
artist had a vision, a goal in mind and put forth the work to achieve that
vision. That is not worthless. The same goes for film.
A lot of Wings of Desire went far beyond my
understanding, but what I did understand has made me a better person for it.
Life is precious, wonderful, colorful, yet sad and difficult at times. But always
worth it. As cheesy as it may sound, for me Wings of Desire touches on eternal
truths. That we have friends and family surrounding us across the veil aiding
and sustaining us in any way they can. That Christ wants us to become as
children, innocent, enthusiastic, and loyal. That we came to this life to gain experience, because there is no substitute
for experience. I came out of Wings of Desire with a renewed appreciation for
life, but also with a slight headache because there were so many things that I didn’t
understand but want to understand. Like this quote from Homer, the aged poet: “what
is wrong with peace that its inspiration doesn’t endure?” Mind boggling.
Nicole Utley - Foreign Film vs. American Film
My head is still spinning.
I can honestly say that watching Wings of Desire was one of the most bizarre, and yet oddly gratifying movie-watching experiences to date. I decided I could really fall in love with foreign film.
Wings of Desire does a great job at capturing the conversations you have with yourself in your head (like Peter Falk: "What a dear face! Interesting. What a nostril. A dramatic nostril. These people are extras. Extra people. Extras are so patient. They just sit. Extras. These humans are extras. Extra humans.")
It gives a greater value to being alive.
It's definitely more mind-expanding and thought-provoking than your typical Friday night RomCom. In fact, I don't think the two could be more different. (Minus the fact that at the end of the movie, two characters meet and mack without any hesitation or questions like, "You were creeping in my circus camper and became mortal just to meet me?")
For example:
"Let's push the boundaries"
Hollywood: More violence! More sex!
Wings of Desire: What would it be like to experience color for the first time? How about friction? How about coffee? How about just being noticed?
"Cue music"
Hollywood: "Get Miley, we need something inspirational." Miley: "It's the cliiiiiiiiimb"
WOD: Well if this doesn't put them either on edge or on the edge of their seats, nothing will.
(Also, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds....what the...?)
"And the moral of the story is..."
Hollywood: You can lie, cheat, and steal as long as you have a semi-valid reason and a hot car.
WOD: Would you trade an eternity of subpar existence for a brief mortality of ultimate reality?
I left the movie confused, yet delighted. I felt significantly more human and grateful for a mortal existence. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if there really are angels helping out in the library. (I am surprised however, that Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds went on to produce 10 additional albums, but hey, I guess it's art!)
One last good quote:
Damiel: Wait! I want to know everything!
Peter Falk: You need to figure that out for yourself, that's the fun of it!
I can honestly say that watching Wings of Desire was one of the most bizarre, and yet oddly gratifying movie-watching experiences to date. I decided I could really fall in love with foreign film.
Wings of Desire does a great job at capturing the conversations you have with yourself in your head (like Peter Falk: "What a dear face! Interesting. What a nostril. A dramatic nostril. These people are extras. Extra people. Extras are so patient. They just sit. Extras. These humans are extras. Extra humans.")
It gives a greater value to being alive.
It's definitely more mind-expanding and thought-provoking than your typical Friday night RomCom. In fact, I don't think the two could be more different. (Minus the fact that at the end of the movie, two characters meet and mack without any hesitation or questions like, "You were creeping in my circus camper and became mortal just to meet me?")
For example:
"Let's push the boundaries"
Hollywood: More violence! More sex!
Wings of Desire: What would it be like to experience color for the first time? How about friction? How about coffee? How about just being noticed?
"Cue music"
Hollywood: "Get Miley, we need something inspirational." Miley: "It's the cliiiiiiiiimb"
WOD: Well if this doesn't put them either on edge or on the edge of their seats, nothing will.
(Also, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds....what the...?)
"And the moral of the story is..."
Hollywood: You can lie, cheat, and steal as long as you have a semi-valid reason and a hot car.
WOD: Would you trade an eternity of subpar existence for a brief mortality of ultimate reality?
I left the movie confused, yet delighted. I felt significantly more human and grateful for a mortal existence. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if there really are angels helping out in the library. (I am surprised however, that Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds went on to produce 10 additional albums, but hey, I guess it's art!)
One last good quote:
Damiel: Wait! I want to know everything!
Peter Falk: You need to figure that out for yourself, that's the fun of it!
Defending Wings of Desire
After reading a few of the blog posts I felt the need to focus mine on defending this film. I suppose you could call me a super pretentious film goer because I love foreign and independent movies that are the opposite of big budget Hollywood movies due to the fact that they don't rely on explosions or big name actors to distract the viewer from a lack of plot or substance.
Before I start I'll acknowledge that Wings of Desire is definitely not a "popcorn" flick. It's more of your meat and potatoes kind of movie. The kind of film that if you let it can be fulfilling, wholesome, and potentially something that will change your outlook on the world. If you're not used to seeing movies that go at a slow pace, then you're going to have some serious growing pains, especially with Wings of Desire.
This movie is one of my favorite films of all time because of the methodical nature. During the black and white phase we slowly but sure begin to understand that life as an angel is somewhat lacking when compared to life as a human. There is never a long lasting human connection whether it be physically or emotionally. We see angles as our guardians who want not and need not. However, through this unique perspective we see that Damiel is dying to experience something more and finally gets to when he "falls" and becomes human. Only then can he fully experience what he has been looking at since the beginning of time.
For me, this is just a beautiful film, from the cinematography, to the story line, to the writing, to Nick Cave. If this movie doesn't appeal to you, I'd encourage you to go back and watch more foreign and independent films because you might not like it because it's something new and different. It might just take a few experiences for you to begin to appreciate the things that these movies are trying to say. There is substance in any work of art, sometimes you just need to look at it from a different angle in order to understand it.
Before I start I'll acknowledge that Wings of Desire is definitely not a "popcorn" flick. It's more of your meat and potatoes kind of movie. The kind of film that if you let it can be fulfilling, wholesome, and potentially something that will change your outlook on the world. If you're not used to seeing movies that go at a slow pace, then you're going to have some serious growing pains, especially with Wings of Desire.
This movie is one of my favorite films of all time because of the methodical nature. During the black and white phase we slowly but sure begin to understand that life as an angel is somewhat lacking when compared to life as a human. There is never a long lasting human connection whether it be physically or emotionally. We see angles as our guardians who want not and need not. However, through this unique perspective we see that Damiel is dying to experience something more and finally gets to when he "falls" and becomes human. Only then can he fully experience what he has been looking at since the beginning of time.
For me, this is just a beautiful film, from the cinematography, to the story line, to the writing, to Nick Cave. If this movie doesn't appeal to you, I'd encourage you to go back and watch more foreign and independent films because you might not like it because it's something new and different. It might just take a few experiences for you to begin to appreciate the things that these movies are trying to say. There is substance in any work of art, sometimes you just need to look at it from a different angle in order to understand it.
Wings of De...zzzzzz
So let me start by saying that I love films that are different. I love indie flicks that go against the conventional Hollywood formula. I don't even mind that most of those types of movies tend to be pretty slow because usually there is some deeper message that draws me in. This movie, on the other hand, just didn't grip me.
I think the movie was visually appealing. The composition of the shots and the perspective I thought was interesting. It was almost as if he set up a good still shot, but accidentally started taking a video instead. Unfortunately, there wasn't a whole lot going on besides that. This movie was SLOW. It may have been that I got tired of trying to read the movie or that it was tough to figure out any sort of real narrative arc, but I zoned out for a good portion of the movie.
It was an interesting experience, though. I appreciated seeing something that wasn't a Michael Bay movie, but I also can see why the Hollywood formula works. It's cool to be artsy and try something different, but for me, this really didn't do anything. Nothing captivated me and motivated me to want to see what happens next, that is, unless you count the burning desire to get to the end credits.
I think the movie was visually appealing. The composition of the shots and the perspective I thought was interesting. It was almost as if he set up a good still shot, but accidentally started taking a video instead. Unfortunately, there wasn't a whole lot going on besides that. This movie was SLOW. It may have been that I got tired of trying to read the movie or that it was tough to figure out any sort of real narrative arc, but I zoned out for a good portion of the movie.
It was an interesting experience, though. I appreciated seeing something that wasn't a Michael Bay movie, but I also can see why the Hollywood formula works. It's cool to be artsy and try something different, but for me, this really didn't do anything. Nothing captivated me and motivated me to want to see what happens next, that is, unless you count the burning desire to get to the end credits.
Wings of Desire - Chris Osmond
-What was your experience like watching a foreign film?
I actually love watching foreign films. One of my favorites is Cinema Paradiso. Though this film is very different from Wings of Desire, I still find them quite enjoyable because of subtitles. Many people don't like subtitles, but I find that I concentrate more intently when I can hear the dialog and read it as well. It taps into activating another sense. Sight, sound, and ...reading.
It's also interesting to see different cultures and how they approach subjects. It's a really good way to see what kind of similarities we as Americans have with other cultures. It brings the world together.
-What were some interesting aspects of the film that were different than the typical American movies you watch?
The film was definitely slower. It didn't have the classic structure as an American film would have. I think that's why a lot of people were frustrated while watching this film. I didn't particularly get frustrated, but I understood that it was much slower. I think some of the scenes could have been taken out, but the director Wim Wenders probably wanted to really show the audience what it would be like to not have a body. Sure it was slow, but after a while you really wanted to know how it was going to end. Is he going to get a body? What are his experiences going to be like when he can actually feel things, taste things, interact with things. If that transformation happened too fast, we wouldn't have had an emotional connection with Damiel (the main character).
To conclude, I think Americans are always wanting a quick answer to questions. We're used to the typical action movie, the typical chick-flick. But I think we need to understand that sometimes things that are "drawn out" are done intentionally. We just have to better understand the story that is being told.
I actually love watching foreign films. One of my favorites is Cinema Paradiso. Though this film is very different from Wings of Desire, I still find them quite enjoyable because of subtitles. Many people don't like subtitles, but I find that I concentrate more intently when I can hear the dialog and read it as well. It taps into activating another sense. Sight, sound, and ...reading.
It's also interesting to see different cultures and how they approach subjects. It's a really good way to see what kind of similarities we as Americans have with other cultures. It brings the world together.
-What were some interesting aspects of the film that were different than the typical American movies you watch?
The film was definitely slower. It didn't have the classic structure as an American film would have. I think that's why a lot of people were frustrated while watching this film. I didn't particularly get frustrated, but I understood that it was much slower. I think some of the scenes could have been taken out, but the director Wim Wenders probably wanted to really show the audience what it would be like to not have a body. Sure it was slow, but after a while you really wanted to know how it was going to end. Is he going to get a body? What are his experiences going to be like when he can actually feel things, taste things, interact with things. If that transformation happened too fast, we wouldn't have had an emotional connection with Damiel (the main character).
To conclude, I think Americans are always wanting a quick answer to questions. We're used to the typical action movie, the typical chick-flick. But I think we need to understand that sometimes things that are "drawn out" are done intentionally. We just have to better understand the story that is being told.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Emma Reece: Wings of Desire: an existential crisis.
I decided to see this film on a Saturday so campus was completely deserted. I walked into the SWKT and was immediately lost. I have only been in this building once and it was for a focus group on 10th floor. After wondering around the second floor for 10 minutes I eventually found someone to guide me to the theater.
I went to the 3:45 showing so to say that was not packed was an understatement. There were 10 people there total. A person then went up to the front, said the title of the film, told us it would be 2 hours, and that it would be in German with english subtitles The lights dimmed, all 10 of us silenced our phones and the very low quality trailers began.
The film began much like a James Bond movie in the sense that for the first 30 minutes I literally had no idea what was going on. We seemed to wander around from the perspective of a guy and just listened to people's existential thoughts about life, death, and loneliness. Finally after 18 minutes we realize he is some kind of angel but we don't really know what his purpose is.
The key differences between this and American film would be the plot. Usually in American films we find out some kind of mission, problem, or romance within the first couple of minutes but this film seemed to drag on with no apparent plot. Also most notably, American film is usually all in english. the subtitles made it hard to concentrate on what was being shown and more on what was being said.
This movie was 2 hours long and by the 1:30 mark I was done emotionally. In my opinion they did not develop a plot by that point and I was not interested in seeing the ending. I don't want this to ruin my foreign film experience but it definitely was not a good start.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Wings of Desire - David Shum
This wasn't my first time attending a movie at the international cinema, but definitely my first one that was (at least partially) in black and white, and also German, with licks of French and English. That experience in itself was new. It was interesting to see a movie that had significant portions in different languages. Unlike most movies where characters speaking a foreign language play a minor role and often hardly speak. What made Wings of Desire significantly different than most movies is the emphasis on the script. Going through the movie, a lot of the focus is in what is said. There is not a whole lot happening visually. Usually, the audio complements the visual, for example, the explosion in an action seen is more focused on the visuals rather than the audio. However, Wings of Desire is just filled with voices (in our case, subtitles), and a lot of times, the actors' mouths were not even moving. Another interesting aspect of this movie was that it brings to attention a perspective of human life from another intelligent being. The film draws on aspects of this life that perhaps we take for granted. In one scene, the two angels are talking about some things they would like to experience, one was as simple as taking off your shoes under the table just to wiggle your toes. To us, yes, we may enjoy that feeling of wiggling our shoeless toes, but it's not something we notice and desire. That was just one of many examples of things that was brought into light, that we may not take any notice to each day.
Rut 3 foreign(dont know how to spell that lol) film
So Honestly I had mixed feelings on this because one side I felt like it was very interesting but on the other hand I felt like it was a film that left me with more questions as the film went on. They weren't like Inception style questions, like "wait was it a dream?" or soemthing like that. It was like " the eff did I just watch? were they angels? why did he get to turn into a man? why was peter falk playing himself,( but he wasn't really play himself because he obviously really an angel spirit thing) What were they trying to say? The format of the film was honestly mesmerizing and I honestly wanted to leave before it finished. The only thing that kept me was that I had to know how a movie like this would end. The last half hour while not really clearing up anything, but atleast had some kind of semblance of a plot. I honestly couldn't tell you whether or not it was a good film because it was so different that anything I have ever expirienced its hard to really tell because have the time I didn't even know how to react.
Wings of Desire - Rut #3
What was your experience like watching a foreign film?
Wow! It was TOTALLY different from any movie I’ve seen before. I didn't expect it to be in another language! I’ve never actually watched an entire film only through sub titles. At first it was a little tiring, but after a while I didn't really notice. It was definitely more artsy, so I think that having the subtitles helped me understand what was going on - maybe even better than if the movie had been in english. The subtitles forced me to be alert the whole movie and to internalize what was happening.
What were some interesting aspects of the film that were different than the typical American movies you watch?
Wings of Desire was definitely not your typical film. The biggest difference, I would say, was that this movie had a completely different feel than normal movies. Typical movies are straight to the point and the storyline is very obvious. This movie definitely had an underlying concept than you were trying to uncover throughout the movie. It was more slow-paced. To be honest, some of the scenes were completely unnecessary in my opinion. It was also mostly black and white, except for at the end of the movie. It was really hard for me to understand and connect with the characters of the movie - they seemed so distance and not very well developed. It was an interesting experience to see a foreign film, and although this film wasn’t my favorite, I’d be interested to see a different foreign film in the future.
"Wings of Desire"- Tess Berrett
Soooo I'm not sure how I felt about the movie..
Here's what I liked:
Here's what I liked:
- The style of the filming
- It made me think harder/more actively than many American films do
- It had some good messages- love makes life worth living, we need to enjoy the small things that make us happy, there are angels among us who watch over us, etc.
- It had a happy ending
What I didn't like as much:
- It was quite creepy
- I was super confused for the first 20 minutes about what was happening
- The punk concert scenes were a bit too creepy/Satanic for my taste
- It was slow and way too long
I doubt I'll be seeing another German film anytime soon, but I will say that it was cool to watch something that was so radically different from most of the movies I've seen.
I'd give it 2.5 stars out of 5.
Rut #3 (International Cinema) Jared Smith
My experience with watching “Wings of Desire” was a terrible
one. The reasons for such a terrible experience are threefold. First, the movie
resurfaced all the depressing and gross memories from my mission. Second, I
felt lost for the three-fourths of the movie. Third, that movie could have been
at least 30 minutes shorter – and should have been at least 45 minutes shorter.
Despite my disapproving nature of the movie I thought some
parts were interesting. The movie had a very slow pace, that pace juxtaposed to
the fast pace American films was fresh. I’m not sure if this is characteristic
of all German films but “Wings of Desire” had a lot less dialogue than American
films. Also, I thought the perspective of the nature of angels was very
unorthodox and compelling.
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