The Tree of Life Overview
In this highly philosophical film by acclaimed director Terrence Malick, young Jack (Hunter McCracken) is one of three brothers growing up as part of the O'Brien family in small-town Texas. Jack has a contentious relationship with his father (Brad Pitt), but gets along well with his beautiful mother (Jessica Chastain). As an adult, Jack (Sean Penn) struggles with his past and tries to make sense of his childhood, while also grappling with bigger existential issues.
Rating
PG-13 — Some Thematic Material
Official movie site
http://www.twowaysthroughlife.com/
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Production company
Cottonwood Pictures
The Tree of Life cast and crew
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Terrence MalickDirector -
Laramie Eppler‘R.L.’ -
Fiona Shaw‘Grandmother’ -
Brad Pitt‘Mr. O'Brien’ -
Tye Sheridan‘Steve’
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Irene Bedard‘Messenger’ -
Hunter McCracken‘Young Jack’
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Sean Penn‘Jack’ -
Jessica Fuselier‘Guide’
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Jessica Chastain‘Mrs. O'Brien’
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The Tree of Life movie review
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
In 1975 writer-director Terrence Malick told a writer from Sight and Sound magazine: "There's something about growing up in the Midwest. There's no check on you. People imagine it's the kind of place where your behavior is under constant obse... (read more)
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