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To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

So it appears Malick's follow up to Tree Of Life is actually finished(according to IMDB and MPAA) and has been titled "To The Wonder".

Now lets hope it at least sees a 2012 theatrical release.


Terrence Malick helms this romantic drama starring Ben Affleck as a man rekindling an old love affair with an ex (Rachel McAdams) after his marriage to a European woman (Olga Kurylenko) dissolves. Javier Bardem co-stars. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Originally Posted by Chadm
So it appears Malick's follow up to Tree Of Life is actually finished(according to IMDB and MPAA) and has been titled "To The Wonder".

Now lets hope it at least sees a 2012 theatrical release.

Can't wait to see this. Didn't know Bardem was in it either...awesome.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Bardem..under the visual eye of Malick? oh, fuck yes.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Disappointed that Affleck is in this, but it's a Malick film so his greatness could overcome that aspect of the film.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Affleck's a good actor, even better as a director. He's matured up now.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

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Affleck's a good actor, even better as a director. He's matured up now.
He just seems to be playing the character the same way every role. Because of that I have a hard to believing him as the character he's playing.
While he might not be a terrible actor, I'm not sure I would consider him a good one either.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Is this also the project with Natalie Portman and Rooney Mara? Malick seems to be making a lot of movies as of late.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

He's got 4 films on the go right now.

Voyage of Time
To The Wonder
Lawless
Knight of Cups.

I think Portman is in both of the latter 2.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Lawless was given to The Wettest County. That 7th film is literally untitled so far I think.

Hillcoat asked for the title, Malick digs Hillcoat so he gave him the title.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

As expected "To The Wonder" has landed with mixed reviews. Comparisions to The Tree Of Life don't excite me. But I'm still hoping for the best. Malick still has 4 films in the can, so I'm not complaining. No one really liked The New World either, but I'd argue its Malicks best film. oh well. I just hope I can see it before the year ends.

http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/...in-venice.html
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Originally Posted by Chadm
No one really liked The New World either, but I'd argue its Malicks best film.
I think I agree. I guess I get why some people don't like it, but I love it. One of the most visually poetic films I've ever seen.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

I've liked everything he has done so far, but Badlands and The New World are by far my two favorites and both would rank highly on a list of personal favorites.

Not surprised by the mixed reviews, but I'm still really excited to see it.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

If there aren't mixed reviews for a Malick film, it's not a Malick film.

I'll definitely see this if/when I get a chance.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Originally Posted by Chadm
As expected "To The Wonder" has landed with mixed reviews. Comparisions to The Tree Of Life don't excite me. But I'm still hoping for the best. Malick still has 4 films in the can, so I'm not complaining. No one really liked The New World either, but I'd argue its Malicks best film. oh well. I just hope I can see it before the year ends.

http://www.goldderby.com/films/news/...in-venice.html
Looks like your wrong about The New World. I love it as well.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Trailer:

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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

This is currently Malick's lowest rated movie in terms of reviews.

50% To the Wonder
84% Tree of Life
61% New World
78% Thin Red Line
93% Days of Heaven
98% Badlands
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

The trailer looks great, although it feels like a separate set of stories in the world of Tree of Life.

I'm in.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

This is the best movie of the year, and anybody who disagrees just didn't "get it".
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

looks good
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Looks like pretentious crap to me.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Originally Posted by RichC2
This is currently Malick's lowest rated movie in terms of reviews.

50% To the Wonder
84% Tree of Life
61% New World
78% Thin Red Line
93% Days of Heaven
98% Badlands
who's reviews?
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Probably Rotten Tomatoes.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/rev...lick-arobi.php

TIFF 2012 Review: ‘To The Wonder’ Is a More Focused Film from Terrence Malick
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

I don't think I am going to bother with this one. I "get" all of his other films. I get that they are pretentious drivel. Well, Badlands is a classic.
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Re: To The Wonder (2012) D: Terrence Malick Starring:Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

I wish the "get it" "don't get it" thing would just go away. People like what they like, and it's very rarely based on having any special understanding of the film in question. Some things just connect with some people and not with others.

This isn't really aimed at you, stvn, you just happened to remind me how much I hate the "if you don't like [x film], then you don't get it" argument.

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