Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Well its not funny, its not scary, exciting, or sad. Its not a movie for the average cinema goer. Its just a very simple story of one mans death, with fantasy thrown in. In a strange kind of way I liked it. The characters were very real, even though they are living a much slower pace of life to most of us in the west, and the pace of the movie reflects that. It made me want to live a more simple lifestyle, and reminded me of how important loved ones are. It also reveals a connection to nature which is all but lost in the west, and its something I miss about my own upbringing, and a spiritual aspect to the culture of Thailand that is so different from ours. It explores the meaning of life and death in a very unique way. If you like to think about what you have seen, and don't mind a slow paced movie that never threatens to entertain, then this is a good movie for you. If you want belly laughs and situation comedy, forget it.

Was really looking forward to seeing this film but unfortunately was very dissapointed. Shame. Could have been so much better.

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Such a wonderful well made film.