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MoviePojkeAug 28, 2022

It’s a spectacular visual adventure! The cinematography makes the movie, the special effects make the movie become a tale worth seeing.

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TVJerrySep 1, 2022

George Miller is best known for his Mad Max films, so this unusual tale is a big departure from that style. Tilda Swinton plays an academic who attends a literary conference in Istanbul and discovers a magic bottle that contains a genie or aGeorge Miller is best known for his Mad Max films, so this unusual tale is a big departure from that style. Tilda Swinton plays an academic who attends a literary conference in Istanbul and discovers a magic bottle that contains a genie or a Djinn, as they're called in this tale (played by Idris Elba). Thus begins what's basically a two-hander, where he relates tales of his journey thru several thousand years and two relationships. These flashbacks provide breaks from their hotel-room discourse. Her character basically gets to listen, while he spins his stories. Even so, both actors bring their captivating talent to give the characters life and depth. Miller has crafted a somewhat sweet fantasy that's quietly examines storytelling and romance.… Expand

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GemsicleAug 31, 2022

Even as George Miller's first film in 7 years, his peculiar, but honest and focused style of filmmaking is brought to the big screen regardless of how long the film took to make. While a majority of the film is storytelling of one character,Even as George Miller's first film in 7 years, his peculiar, but honest and focused style of filmmaking is brought to the big screen regardless of how long the film took to make. While a majority of the film is storytelling of one character, it is to persuade the feeling of solitude, diligence, and misery.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 10, 2022

The inventiveness of the story that George Miller portrayed in this movie is unlikely to win him new followers.
I mean, I won't say it wasn't made for all audiences, because frankly I'd be lying, but that in no way means it's complicated orThe inventiveness of the story that George Miller portrayed in this movie is unlikely to win him new followers.
I mean, I won't say it wasn't made for all audiences, because frankly I'd be lying, but that in no way means it's complicated or hard to digest, but it certainly doesn't seek to appeal to the masses and that's okay. Well maybe not quite because one way or another this film will be a severe financial failure, but Miller didn't make a bad movie. It may fall short of being spectacular or extraordinary, but it is a complete and enjoyable film.… Expand

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Jenzeh1984Aug 27, 2022

Visually beautiful and entertaining. Great story telling and great chemistry with lead actors.

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bertobellamySep 14, 2022

George Miller combines Tarsem's visual splendor and the romantic intimacy of something like 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' in 'Three Thousand Years of Longing,' an unexpected tale about love. Tilda Swinton, as always, never disappoints, butGeorge Miller combines Tarsem's visual splendor and the romantic intimacy of something like 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' in 'Three Thousand Years of Longing,' an unexpected tale about love. Tilda Swinton, as always, never disappoints, but Idris Elba's Djinn leaves the most striking impression; his characterization is only matched by his peculiar accent and the sadness in his eyes.

Although this was advertised more like an action film, it was nice to encounter something smaller in scale. Miller constructs a cautionary tale that takes a look at the unavoidable solitude that sometimes consumes our every cell. The story becomes a little convoluted at times, and the third act comes a little out of nowhere, but the beautiful ending justifies this direction.

The CGI is good too. All the particles, vapors, and textures look amazing. 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' feels like a stretch exercise before venturing one more time into the infernal madness that 'Furiosa' sure will be.… Expand

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mrc_brnSep 5, 2022

Thoroughly entertaining, if a bit pointlessly meandering modern fairytale. The leads are captivating and the settings and story (and sub-plots) well crafted. Not sure what the point of it all was, when the story ended though. Worth the watchThoroughly entertaining, if a bit pointlessly meandering modern fairytale. The leads are captivating and the settings and story (and sub-plots) well crafted. Not sure what the point of it all was, when the story ended though. Worth the watch if you have a few hours to kill.… Expand

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Voodoo123Sep 16, 2022

Fascinating concept with a solid cast and overall production value. It ticks almost every fantasy film element for me and yet it never quite suprised me beyond the average needle often enough to become a classic. Very good film.

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DubeauSep 17, 2022

This movie was interesting. The story comprise many smalls stories. Each one has something unique to it. If anything, maybe the movie becomes too long around the end. That said the acting is superb in it. Tilda and Idris are justThis movie was interesting. The story comprise many smalls stories. Each one has something unique to it. If anything, maybe the movie becomes too long around the end. That said the acting is superb in it. Tilda and Idris are just magnificient. The movie isn't center around action. Very little of it actually. The FX of the old eras were really good. The designing and visuals were interesting to look at. The music was a part, I didn't feel that much in the movie. I give it 75%. I think that was a good movie but a bit long. You should see it, for the acting and the nice visuals.… Expand

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VicFerrariSep 17, 2022

A love story about stories. Behind the sumptuous visuals and the spellbinding language, the magical storytelling dives deep, resulting in a subtle but stirring emotional finale. I was moved without feeling manipulated. Bravo.

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NickTheCritickNov 22, 2022

The film is the film adaptation of one of the short stories from the 1994 collection The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye written by Antonia Susan Byatt.
A FILM ABOUT THE POWER OF CREATION AND IMAGINATION, WHICH DANCES BETWEEN WALT DISNEY ANDThe film is the film adaptation of one of the short stories from the 1994 collection The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye written by Antonia Susan Byatt.
A FILM ABOUT THE POWER OF CREATION AND IMAGINATION, WHICH DANCES BETWEEN WALT DISNEY AND FELLINI IN THE NOSTALGIA OF A FANTASY THAT LOOKS TO THE PAST.… Expand

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PaddyIrishSep 13, 2022

Just watched this with my partner. Both she and I were well entertained and we would recommend it to friends.

Solid story, good script and soundtrack, clever visuals and use of CGI, with a balanced running time of 1hr 48min. Tilda SwintonJust watched this with my partner. Both she and I were well entertained and we would recommend it to friends.

Solid story, good script and soundtrack, clever visuals and use of CGI, with a balanced running time of 1hr 48min.

Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba carry their roles with gravitas and the chemistry between them is obvious. They are both, after all, good actors. The supporting actors do a good job of supporting the story as it progresses through the chapters - which is exactly what they're supposed to do.

I wouldn't call it a chick flick because I'm really not into them yet I liked this.

A great way of escaping for a couple of hours.… Expand

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Badgerryan27Sep 17, 2022

Pretty good. An Aladin for adults. Ultimately not really what I expected but fun non the less.

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GinaKAug 30, 2022

An absolutely fantastic film about love and longing. Idris Elba could really show his emotional range and sensitivity to language and situation, and Tilda Swinton was perfect, never setting a foot or uttering a word wrong. It was also nice toAn absolutely fantastic film about love and longing. Idris Elba could really show his emotional range and sensitivity to language and situation, and Tilda Swinton was perfect, never setting a foot or uttering a word wrong. It was also nice to sit in an audience that was riveted and utterly silent.… Expand

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DazzlinDebAug 27, 2022

Beautiful artistic storytelling makes for a visual feast. I really liked this movie and the soundtrack is beautiful. This is not an action movie, it’s more something to be savored, and ponder the life themes that are brought up. There’sBeautiful artistic storytelling makes for a visual feast. I really liked this movie and the soundtrack is beautiful. This is not an action movie, it’s more something to be savored, and ponder the life themes that are brought up. There’s romance, drama, and fantasy. Keep an open mind and enjoy the stories based in some historical figures.… Expand

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HealingToolboxSep 1, 2022

This is a multi-dimension love story. Two of my favorite actors. It won't appeal to everyone. For me 10/10 for multiple reasons. It will appeal most, to those with an interest in the subtle truths of love, love as a subtle mystery. IThis is a multi-dimension love story. Two of my favorite actors. It won't appeal to everyone. For me 10/10 for multiple reasons. It will appeal most, to those with an interest in the subtle truths of love, love as a subtle mystery. I think the entry point into this tale for many people is the old advice, "If you own a bird locked inside a cage; and, want to know if you have established a bond of love and trust with it, set it free and see if it returns to you--or not"

Exceptional directing (in films, stories inside larger stories notoriously challenge directors to make them feel substantial)

The New Yourker's Anthony Lane complains, "The movie, though a frantic treat for the retina, is also oddly inactive." Anthony, were you expecting the third act to be Miller's Fury Road? As a script it has two aims. One is it has to find a new, satisfying conclusion to a very tired narrative cliche, usually resolved by a trick ironic ending. Second, the script wants both characters to thrive, prosper and learn more about the Inner Game of Love. It's a tall order. Most writers fail at such challenges. James Bond only ever learns about the Outer Game of Love. Nor is this Harry Potter and the Djinn. Those are much easier to write.

"The craft Miller brought to Fury Road’s relentless chases is now channeled into wondrous stillness, a canvas meant to capture the sheer yearning at the heart of a story" Joshua at Polygon… Expand

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royalguy07Aug 26, 2022

I really enjoyed the score, some fun visuals. The movie is never really boring but it is never interesting. A very weird letdown 3rd act.

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moviecritic68Aug 31, 2022

Really don't know where to begin. I dozed off a couple of times but the wife liked it. Thus I'll keep it in the mid range scoring. Honestly I dub it a "chick flick" guys.

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Compi24Sep 6, 2022

An intriguing concept is nearly unraveled by scattershot thematics and a finale that ultimately fails to deliver upon the promises set up in the first and second acts. "Three Thousand Years Of Longing" finds Idris Elba and Tilda SwintonAn intriguing concept is nearly unraveled by scattershot thematics and a finale that ultimately fails to deliver upon the promises set up in the first and second acts. "Three Thousand Years Of Longing" finds Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton giving things their all in a story that feels a lot more inconsequential than it should. The esoteric and abnormal structure is to be admired, as I quite liked the vignettes littered throughout. I just don't think any of it felt like it amounted to much in the end. There are also a few effects here and there that evoke laughter, when I don't think that was necessarily the intended result. You have to love a movie taking a crack at a fairly low-concept, but execution is key. In this case, I don't think this is the best version this could have been.… Expand

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meatwad0Dec 4, 2022

Tell don't show the movie. George Miller mainlining ayahuasca. I need one more sentence.

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CiriofRiviaSep 14, 2022

I really like the conversation and the cinematography in this film! Super glad to watch a movie that's not penetrated by woke ****

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ChicagoLoopSep 10, 2022

The movie had no character development or plot. Two great actors were not enough to save this stinker. No even worth watching on video. Inexplicable ending.

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imthenoobMay 24, 2023

The two leads try to navigate through a terrible story that offers no character development for either of them. It's all flash and no substance, don't waste your time on it.