Overall rating: 4.3846154 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Review topics: ["movie","odyssey","film"].
"Esoteric portrayal of the hard time Native American peoples have throughout time, deftly intertwining three timelines/eras makes for an interesting watch. Having Viggo in it is a bonus. Comes with a couple extras and nifty artwork on the slipcover and sleeve."
"A fascinating vision with a unique voice, examining the exploitation and erasure of indigenous cultures of the Americas, but one that is not wholly successful. Structured as a triptych of loosely connected narratives, it's difficult to wrap your head around exactly what director/writer Lisandro Alonso is getting at, except for these brilliantly expressive moments scattered throughout the film. They occur randomly and kind of take your breath away, both poignant and profound. But they are surrounded by a lot of overly pensive scenes that are meant to feel the same but don't work because of actors who don't have the depth to convince or tediously ponderous pacing that takes you out of the moment. It ultimately feels like a wide swing for the fences that doesn't quite connect, but its ambition, messaging and artful moments of clarity make it difficult to dismiss out-of-hand. Definitely worth checking out for its bold originality."
"Glad I picked this up!"
"This floored me. Beautifully shot. It does require some patience, but wow, what a deeply moving film. If you've seen and enjoyed Lisandro Alonso's previous film, Juaja, which also features Viggo Mortensen, you will probably appreciate this one, too. The sleeve art is gorgeous, as is the slipcover. I'm stoked to have been able to add this one to the collection. 10/10"
"A new film by critically acclaimed Argentinian director Lisandro Alonso portrays a transcendental reverie divided into 4 separate pieces that shifts between time and space. A long awaited comeback from the author who had been silent for nearly 10 years since his last aesthetically crafted - Jauja. It starts right off the bat with a middle-aged cowboy who is off to find his stolen daughter. As it usually occurs with Alonso, he is not genuinely bothered about present tense on screen. For the first half an hour, it narrates a standard black and white western story of a main hero (Viggo Mortensen) wandering around a Wild West town seeking his daughter. A sophistically portrayed picture conveys and transcends viewers into the cowboys and Indians old fantasy world where drinking and prostitutes fill up pretty much the whole space. Out of blue story twists and pushes us into a modern life stance where a Latin female lieutenant patrolling night streets of a small U. S. reservation while her niece reunites with her grandfather. With a pelican flap of wings, it slowly but irrevocably flies us into rainforest jungles where locals struggle with life. The action slowly flows through visually aesthetic references to Tarkovsky and silent, almost motionless Bresson shades. It is also worth mentioning how casually Lisandro intertwines the same actors playing different characters and archetypes as the film shifts gears. Overall, Alonso nearly three-hour-long odyssey is arguably the most exciting and soothing ciné experience of the passing season."
"Beginning with a Viggo Mortensen western that sharpens its commentary on cinematic appropriation. Like most anthologies, some segments resonate more than others, yet together they form a striking, imperfect whole. It feels unpretentious, even misshapen, but in a way that is deliberate and quietly beautiful."
"Interesting movie. You need to be in the mood for it and maybe I wasn't quite in that mood when I watched hence the three star rating as opposed to more (or less). Love having Viggo performances in the Vinegar and Partner collection and I like the slipcover artwork."
"This is an excellent flick that benefits greatly from this awesome Blu-ray"
"Great"
"interesting film"
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