Knight of Cups
Broad Green Pictures | Release Date: March 4, 2016
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beingryanjudeMar 7, 2016
Put Terrence Malick together with Chivo--you having yourself a visually stunning film. There's no question there. However, film is often times much more than a visual experience. With little plot addressed, you'll find yourself entering anPut Terrence Malick together with Chivo--you having yourself a visually stunning film. There's no question there. However, film is often times much more than a visual experience. With little plot addressed, you'll find yourself entering an all-too-interpretive world. You're bound to be lost - and it isn't worth it for Malick's weakest film to date.… Expand
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MattBrady99Mar 4, 2016
Knight of Cups was very hard to digest and what I mean is that I had mixed feelings after finishing the movie. So the best thing to do is to let the movie sink in as I try to let my thoughts of the film come together and after thinking aboutKnight of Cups was very hard to digest and what I mean is that I had mixed feelings after finishing the movie. So the best thing to do is to let the movie sink in as I try to let my thoughts of the film come together and after thinking about for awhile, this movie Terrence Malick weakest film.

I don't know how many times I praised Emmanuel Lubezki for his work on cinematography and in this movie he shines once again. Every shot and every frame in this movie made me say "Wow". The movie is so magnificently shot that it's like The Tree of Life in where I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

Unfortunately, this is the movie that Terrence Malick goes too full of himself and so may say that he went too full of himself in Tree of Life, but I think he didn't, at least I had a gasp on whats going and what Malick was going for. There are some unnecessary close ups of random people and a lot mumbling monologues from are character's. I didn't enjoy this one as much but at least it's pretty to look at.… Expand
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ProsmoothMar 7, 2016
Terrence Malick is more in need of a writer, an editor, and a boss to tell him "umm no" than any other filmmaker in history. Someone hasn't went off the rails like this since George Lucas gave us those awful Star Wars prequels.
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LouieRC40Mar 22, 2016
One of the all-time worst films! Some of the cinematography was okay, but this turgid MESS with no story or commendable acting added to LOUSY direction ... spare the audience! They were walking out after twenty minutes!
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TheKavehJApr 6, 2016
This movie was so bad that I ended up walking out of it. The plot is dull, and the film is so confusing that it makes the film a pain to watch. Don't waste your time or money on this film.
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EpicLadySpongeJun 21, 2016
Knight of Cups would easily end up being on my list of movies I'd only see once and never again after a couple of months. Why is that you may ask? It's a bit complicated but it seems that they tried too hard with this one.
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AminkhApr 16, 2016
This movie is full of the "Being" experience, and it tries to observe things as they are!
Full of philosophical and psychological background, I like how women affect the Rick's perception of himself as a man, and how they guide him step byThis movie is full of the "Being" experience, and it tries to observe things as they are!
Full of philosophical and psychological background, I like how women affect the Rick's perception of himself as a man, and how they guide him step by step to know himself better.… Expand
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slaywillyMar 24, 2016
well, i'm here just to tell everyone that this was really the worst movie i've ever spent my money on. i'm not sure if it was just me, but i didn't find an actual story to be portraied on the movie. it's just so bad, the only reason why iwell, i'm here just to tell everyone that this was really the worst movie i've ever spent my money on. i'm not sure if it was just me, but i didn't find an actual story to be portraied on the movie. it's just so bad, the only reason why i didn't leave the theatre was because i was always expecting the movie to get better or something but it just didn't. the movie in a word: terrible… Expand
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TheJewishMotherMar 20, 2016
The Jewish Mother reviews "Knight of Cups"

Oy, such a sad long story.. A nice man has too much money & time on his hands--gets involved with a bunch of goyishe women... This man wouldn't know of commitment if it bit him in the tuische!The Jewish Mother reviews "Knight of Cups"

Oy, such a sad long story..
A nice man has too much money & time on his hands--gets involved with a bunch of goyishe women...
This man wouldn't know of commitment if it bit him in the tuische!
Oy, even Natalie Portman, the jewish gal whose married no less, gets involved with this lost soul of a no goodnik;
She ends up crying, probably an abortion, a real shonda, gevalt.

Swimming pools, beaches everywhere, beautiful skinny models, beautiful clothing, desrts, cactus. Oy.
The movie is an hour too long,yeh, yeh, beautiful scenery, coulda been just one long perfume commercial .

And you can't understand a word; that's called art!?
A person can't make out a whole sentence mumbled under his breathe.
Gevalt.. He has all his fancy friends in the movie for one minute apiece. What's a matter?
Is dis a real movie or a home movie mascarading as a big deal?
Nu, another big mess, passing as a big deal.
Good for a housewife while she does he housework--if you miss a few minutes no big loss.

This guy Malick has too much money or too many rich friends in high places.
Probably a nice man, he should get a real job & stop making so-called Art filmz.

He needs a yiddishe cup & not a Knight of Cups. I paid $8.50 for this? At least I got my senior discount!

(Oy, Mickie Lasalle--our local reviewer-SF Chronicle--he needs psychotherapy & a few jewish friends ...)… Expand
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Ljp93Mar 27, 2016
This movie is so bad I'm writing this as its playing in the theater. What a waste of money. Do not waste your money on this garbage. How someone have some guy money to make this, baffles me.
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DrBlahBlahApr 30, 2017
Perhaps Malick's best film (despite its excessive length), Knight of Cups was easily the most underrated film of 2016, far better than La La Land and most of the other Oscar contenders.
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neowolfoneJun 3, 2018
A film of the genre "Terrence Malik". Like his other films he is about finding oneself, finding a way, loving, living, understanding the meaning and yourself.
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LeZeeNov 4, 2017
Knight of Craps = Shift + delete

As for me, this director is done. His last best film was 'The New World'. I don't know why someone keeps financing him. It is neither an art and message film, nor has any entertainment value. In one word,Knight of Craps = Shift + delete

As for me, this director is done. His last best film was 'The New World'. I don't know why someone keeps financing him. It is neither an art and message film, nor has any entertainment value. In one word, total-crap. All the above, these actors agreeing to do the roles. Definitely this director's films have received more boos at Cannes than any others. Not fit for film festivals, as well as theatrical releases. The surprise part was, I saw it. Even after I felt a similar way for his previous film.

There's no story. Just a random acts. Even documentary films have a better narrative. Remember a film was being made by Willem Dafoe in the film 'Mr. Bean's Holiday', this is exactly the same film. Except there's no Mr. Bean/Atkinson here to make it a cheerful additional editing. It was like the director woke up in the morning and decided to do what he felt to shoot without a script.

I dislike whispering background narration. It is like a lullaby, one might fall into sleep. Not just asleep, but a deep sleep. Direct dialogues between the characters are like an oasis in this film. If you have nothing to do and ready for a slow film, you should not consider it then too, because it is not a film, but a two hour long torture. Easily skippable film.

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moviemitch96Mar 30, 2016
This is without a doubt Terrence Malick's most incoherent film to date, however that doesn't mean that it isn't without its redeeming qualities. Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography looks as stunning as always and the big-name cast at least keptThis is without a doubt Terrence Malick's most incoherent film to date, however that doesn't mean that it isn't without its redeeming qualities. Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography looks as stunning as always and the big-name cast at least kept things somewhat interesting. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of the film's story or sense of direction (most of the time it felt like it had none.) Overall, this one is strictly for Malick's most loyal fans, although even they, much like myself, may have a difficult time grasping what the film tries to communicate. As far as I'm concerned, The Tree of Life is still my favorite film of Malick's hands down! Obviously, this doesn't come anywhere near the beauty and brilliance of that film; however, for what it's worth, in my opinion, this is a slight step above To the Wonder.… Expand
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jrodfilmsMar 13, 2016
the trailer pretty much sums it up with this film, so if you liked that i would suggest go seeing it. otherwise you might be disappointed like some people at my screening.
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swimjaySep 20, 2019
In which it is revealed that Terrence Malick learned his craft doing episodes of Lives of the Rich and Famous, and that the beauties of the world are revealed to us only with suitable background music, and the moment of very best lighting.In which it is revealed that Terrence Malick learned his craft doing episodes of Lives of the Rich and Famous, and that the beauties of the world are revealed to us only with suitable background music, and the moment of very best lighting. What twaddle, the pure sophomore.… Expand
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khashayarghkhJan 17, 2018
If i have to give you one tip about this beautiful film, and it is this; patience.
you don't need to understand it ,you don't need to analyze it, just let go and feel it.
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
Why cant proper critics, be proper critics anymore?. I mean, every hate review is basically a "i'm-not-getting-what-i-want-from-this-movie" rant, failing to say what's actually wrong with the film itself. If you need narrative, read a novelWhy cant proper critics, be proper critics anymore?. I mean, every hate review is basically a "i'm-not-getting-what-i-want-from-this-movie" rant, failing to say what's actually wrong with the film itself. If you need narrative, read a novel or a chronicle. Film is primarily a visual medium. There are many examples of (seemingly) plotless films that are considered masterpieces like 2001, 8 1/2, La Dolce Vita, Last Yeat at Marienbad, and a bunch more. Personally, I'm glad that films like Knight of Cups are being produced, after all, narrative films are being produced in the hundreds a year and most of the them are dull as hell.
The film is about an existential crisis, about everything that surrounds the character, and it's repetitive because LIFE is repetitive, it's shallow because the way of life of the character (and most people) is shallow. Ever felt that there's always something missing in your life? Well, this film is about that and more.
Everybody will have this sort of existential crisis weather it is when your facing death or when you're 30 or 50, so in that aspect this film is universal and important IMO.
Oh, last but not least, this film is definitely not as intellectual as it seems to be. Viewers just need an open mind to feel it and understand it.?

This is simply Malick being Malick, what do you expect- you're either on his wavelength or you're not.
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BenWomackMar 22, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Relationship to the truth: not true. The Knight of Cups is a tarot card.
Description: someone struggling for perspective. A difficult patch.
Reaction: I don't think that I can do much, except react to the overall tone. It is sort of, man as mood. Christian Bale doesn't often speak, merely looks. He is almost as much a passive observer of his life, as an audience is.

It does demand to be taken seriously, which ... isn't necessarily the pathway to being serious.

It does convey a self of social alienation. This drift between groups of people - and girlfriends- that could make me feel almost seasick. I read a review that said, it is almost a perfume add- and. Yes, there is a whiff (!) of that- C.B. always wearing Giorgio Armani suits, cavorting with skinny actresses on a beach.

The sickness sort of... passes? at the end, does it. When his father offers him words of thanks and praise. Visit a priest.

It was not a disaster. The role of women in the piece... Women do tend to be skinny models. Or his mum.

Wit attempt. It is a bit, The Dark Knight of Cups- Batman is finally mollified, by a seemingly endless stream of beautiful women.

Thank you.
Does it use beautiful people to get your attention? Yes. Or rather, the people must be beautiful, because otherwise you couldn't make a point about having it all, but still feeling out of sorts.… Expand
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geewahJan 26, 2021
What a boring, narcissistic load of dribble this movie is.
Outside of going on one big ego trip, I have no idea what Malick is trying to achieve here.
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HabibiehakimJul 8, 2022
Knight Of Cups is not a bad movie but it's more of like an average movie, it's in the very middle, it's a film that follows a story of a man that been leave by his wife and just don't know where to go, we see him meeting his brother again,Knight Of Cups is not a bad movie but it's more of like an average movie, it's in the very middle, it's a film that follows a story of a man that been leave by his wife and just don't know where to go, we see him meeting his brother again, get some new girls and all that stuff, and it's mostly narrated, and despite the star of the film which is Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, and Natalie Portman, yet the movie somehow feels very empty, and i was just not impress by anything including the story and the performances, so overall Knight Of Cups is a very empty average film that doesn't have anything special in it for me.… Expand
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