The Tree of Life (2011)

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4 star rating THE Screened Review by Matt Rorie

A beguiling and challenging look at adolescence. And everything else.

Terrence Malick director previously directed The New World

When Jack (Sean Penn) has a crisis of conscience, he reflects on his childhood as he tries to reconnect with his spirituality and come to terms with his challenging upbringing. What follows is a sprawling meditation on the dualities of mankind and his relation to God.

Quote: Mrs. O'Brien

There are two ways through life: the way of nature, and the way of Grace. You have to choose which one you'll follow.

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Cast
Brad Pitt Mr. O'Brien
Sean Penn Jack
Jessica Chastain Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken Young Jack
Laramie Eppler R.L.
Tye Sheridan Steve
Fiona Shaw Grandmother
Joanna Going Jack's Wife
Kari Matchett Jack's ex
Jennifer Sipes Sixth Woman
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Tree of Life Trailer

Here is the gorgeous-looking trailer for Terrence Malick's latest film, which depicts the life of a young boy born in the '50s and how he is affected by his stern father and over-protective mother.

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42 votes, 3.7 avg.

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Name The Tree of Life
US Release May 27, 2011
UK Release July 8, 2011
AUS Release June 30, 2011
Runtime 138
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Rating PG-13
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $13,303,319
    Foreign +41,000,000
  • = total worldwide gross $54,303,319
  • - a reported budget of $32,000,000
  • = a 69.7% net profit of $22,303,319
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