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Knight of Cups Movie Review

Name: Knight of Cups Movie Review
Item: Knight of Cups
Rating: 2
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " Knight of Cups"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 1 Hour 58 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 04-03-2016

Genre: Drama, Romance

Similar To: Música, Wendy, International Incident, White Boy Rick

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CAST & CREW

Cate Blanchett

Freida Pinto

Imogen Poots

Isabel Lucas

Natalie Portman

Teresa Palmer

Antonio Banderas

Ben Kingsley

Brian Dennehy

Christian Bale

Jason Clarke

Joe Manganiello

Joel Kinnaman

Kevin Corrigan

Nick Kroll

Nick Offerman

Shea Whigham

Thomas Lennon

Wes Bentley

Ken Kao

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Producer:

Nicolas Gonda

Ken Kao

Elizabeth Lodge

Director:

Terrence Malick

Movie Actor:

Michael Wincott

Christian Bale

Jason Clarke

Joe Manganiello

Nick Kroll

Jelly Howie

Katia Winter

Kevin Corrigan

Thomas Lennon

Jamie Harris

Joe Lo Truglio

Tara Beaulieu

Antonio Banderas

Wes Bentley

Brian Dennehy

Joel Kinnaman

Nick Offerman

Cherry Jones

Jocelin Donahue

Nicky Whelan

Ben Kingsley

Shea Whigham

Movie Actress:

Freida Pinto

Cate Blanchett

Imogen Poots

Natalie Portman

Isabel Lucas

Teresa Palmer

First Assistant Director:

Batan Silva

Second Assistant Director:

Giselle Gurza

Co-Producer:

Hans Graffunder

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Knight of cups is a tarot card which means that you are in search of something essential to you. Knight of cups is directed by Terrence Malick, who is known for having an experimental way of narrating his story.

Plot

The story knight of cups is of Rick ( Christian Bale He’s known to be one of the most talented and most >> Read More... ) who is a writer and is in search of his self. He shares a complicated relationship with his father ( Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy is a prominent American film, televi >> Read More... ) and brother (Wes Bently). In order to find his true self, and the meaning of his existence Rick meets six enchanting ladies; his ex-wife Nancy ( Cate Blanchett She was considered one of the most imperious, insp >> Read More... ), fierce Della ( Imogen Poots British actress, Imogen Poots, had first appeared >> Read More... ), a beautiful model Helen ( Freida Pinto Freida Pinto is a popular cinema and TV star who w >> Read More... ); a woman from his past ( Natalie Portman She was considered to be a gifted actress of Holly >> Read More... ); a fun loving stripper Karen ( Teresa Palmer Teresa Palmer is an American actress-cum-model who >> Read More... ); and Isabel ( Isabel Lucas An Australia born actress, Isabel Lucas is more k >> Read More... ) who leads him to his destination.

Analysis

Knight of cups is the 7th film directed by Terrence Malick after The Tree Of Life and To The Wonder, he has strange stories and strange narrative (it’s something we have established). The story isn’t that enticing or interesting that you would watch. There are many scenes and plot points that are left incomplete and for us to decipher. What is good about the movie though, is the cinematography, Emmanuel Lubezki Born in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 21, 1964, Emm >> Read More... , who won an Oscar for Reverent and has also given movies like Gravity. The emotions of all characters are delivered beautifully. The characters are neatly knitted. Though the lack of good storyline and narrative is a negative point about the movie.

Star Performances

Knight of Cup stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Frieda Pinto, Teresa Palmer, Isabel Lucas, and more. The actors have played well, and it’s the magic of the cinematographer that the scenes are so strong to portray their emotions. You actually feel bad for Nancy(Rick's ex-wife) and you understand Rick's need to find the meaning in his life.

What’s there?

A different story, though not narrated in the best way. The movie’s cinematography is quite enticing and makes it bearable.

What’s not there?

There are a lot of plot points and scenes left incomplete for us to make sense of it, though for some it might have poetic relevance, and if you don't belong in that category you might consider giving this miss.

Verdict

Overall, Knight of cups is not that great a film. The entire movie is a string of incomplete scenes merged together using voice-overs and music. The need to fetch meaning for one's self could be done in many other ways than sleeping around, living with privilege in places like Los Angeles and Las Vegas Serial Story Coming Soon... >> Read More... . You need nothing more than a good story to capture the audience's attention, and hearts.