This film has been on my wish list for some time, but Amazon Prima hid it behind a sub-subscription or something. Now suddenly it was available for rent.
Malick makes interesting arthouse films. Just as “Tree Of Life”, “Knight Of Cups” is not an easy film. It is perhaps a bit less dramatic and less ‘artsy’.
Based on the legend of the pearl and layered with Tarot-symbolism, we follow Rick (Christian Bale) who forgot his heavenly descent and quest. He tries to make his stay on earth worthwile by falling in love. Six women give him temporary happiness.
The film is somewhat spiritual, dreamy and quite slow. Malick created beautiful shots and managed to attract an interesting line of actors.
