Comments on: The Grand Visual Majesty Of Terrence Malick’s ‘To The Wonder’ Is Going VOD On April 12th When It Hits Theaters

By: dfw

dfw — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:21:31 +0000

I'll certainly make an effort to see this in a theater as I have for every Malick film since Thin Red Line but I'm envious that this writer's experience seeing a Malick film "free from any distractions". Whether seeing his films in a multiplex or an art-house, every goddamn experience has been nearly ruined by restless, fidgeting audience members. I saw Tree of Life on opening weekend and there were several people checking their phones or audibly complaining about the film the moment it ended. It will be nice to see it in a theater and then immediately be able to revisit it at home, quiet and free from glowing iPhone screens.

By: Glass

Glass — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:21:31 +0000

Not mad at this… Watching movies like Birth/The American/Eyes Wide Shut on the iPad with Beats headphones is the most intimate viewing experience I've ever had. There are a lot of movies I purposely wait for on video so I can watch it like that.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:21:31 +0000

It's not a big deal. Von Trier's spectacular Melancholia was released by Magnolia the same way, and all of IFC's releases the past few years have been released on VOD day and date with theatrical too. The two can coexist peacefully. Of course anyone who has the opportunity should watch a Malick film on the largest screen possible.

By: yer

yer — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:21:31 +0000

A filmmaker like Malick reduced to VOD? What a joke.

By: anonymouse

anonymouse — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:21:31 +0000

i wonder how this bodes for the next couple of malick films: knight of cups and the film previously known as lawless (fpkal?). apparently, these two were also shot without screenplays and are similar in style with focus not on dialogue but on beautiful cinematography and v/o work. however, the forthcoming pair are more talent heavy and that may result in a larger release.