Three Thousand Years of Longing

United Artists Releasing | Release Date: August 26, 2022

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 99 Ratings

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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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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