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1. Elizabeth Gain 02.25.16 / 1am

   Great comment about the psychedelic drugs. Maybe that’s what the director had in mind! Other than that, I didn’t think the cinematography was especially interesting except for a few scenes. A lot of the cinematography seemed to be incidental as the camera person responded to the improvisation that appeared to be happening. It certainly didn’t carry the movie.
2. Kelseybrooks 03.11.16 / 1pm

   This film sounds very intriguing, although it does also sound a little strange I would want to watch this film to be able to see the beautiful cinematography that you speak of, I would also love to know why the chose to create the movie in this way. I plan on watching this film to see for myself what it is all about!
3. Logan Kovarick 03.11.16 / 8pm

   Interesting review. I wonder if Malick, one of the most iconic directors in modern cinema gave out water bottles with molly mixed in. Fascinating academic thought there.. However, your review has intrigued me in watching the film. You did a good job in presenting two polarizing views displaying what some people would enjoy and others not. I’d like to watch it and see the cinematography that you talked about as well as the “tripy” experience the film was in its entirety. I wonder if audiences will feel pulled enough to go see such a strange film enough for to be successful.
4. Annie McMahon 03.15.16 / 1pm

   I have never heard of this film, Kinght of Cups, but after reading this review I definetly want to see it. I typically tend to only watch movies that have a lot going on or have a very intriguing plot but I think that it would be really interesting to watch a film that doesn’t. I think when films like this are produced the filmmaker and director want the viewers to use their immagination to decide what is going on in the film especially since the cinematography, editing, sounds and music used brought it together perfectly. I really like the fact that you talked about the two different perspectives the viewers had on the film. Also, I wonder why the filmmaker chose to create a film this way? Maybe there is a deeper meaning to the Knight of Cups.
5. connorstanley2 03.24.16 / 1pm

   This review is strange, but I like it. I enjoy how you didn’t try to make sense of an ambiguous plot and just spoke it like it is. I personally enjoy movies where I am sort of lost in the storyline, it keeps me on my toes. The fact that you spoke highly of the cinematography skills makes me want to see this film because I enjoy this type of plot and mysterious storyline.
6. Matthew Goldsholl 08.04.16 / 11pm

   I saw Knight of Cups as something of a 2 hour vine. I love the film. It is not a traditional narrative, and I think that its existential nature puts off some people who think that quality makes the film pretentious. Knight of Cups is an exploration of a man’s grief, and how it affects his family and his own outlook on life. Many of the scenes feel empty because that is what Rick is experiencing. I think that the film’s style is groundbreaking, visually articulating the act of remembering, and that Knight of Cups will influence filmmakers and their films for years to come.

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