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Hits VOD, iTunes, etc. and limited theaters on April 12th.

From director Terrence Malick (Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, The New World and The Tree of Life), the film stars Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem and Olga Kurylenko.

Trailer - 10 Minutes of Behind-the-Scenes - Rotten Tomatoes

Runtime of 113 minutes and official synopsis:

The anticipated new feature from renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick (Tree of Life, The New World), TO THE WONDER boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Midwestern tourist Neil (Ben Affleck) fall madly in love in France and relocate to Oklahoma with Marina’s young daughter to start a life together. As their relationship wanes and her visa nears expiration, Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Javier Bardem) who is struggling with his faith, while Neil renews a relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Jane (Rachel McAdams)

Roger Ebert's final review:

Why must a film explain everything? Why must every motivation be spelled out? Aren't many films fundamentally the same film, with only the specifics changed? Aren't many of them telling the same story? Seeking perfection, we see what our dreams and hopes might look like. We realize they come as a gift through no power of our own, and if we lose them, isn't that almost worse than never having had them in the first place?

There will be many who find "To the Wonder" elusive and too effervescent. They'll be dissatisfied by a film that would rather evoke than supply. I understand that, and I think Terrence Malick does, too. But here he has attempted to reach more deeply than that: to reach beneath the surface, and find the soul in need.

Theatrical roll-out:

4/12/2013
Austin, TX: Alamo Drafthouse Village 4
Austin, TX: Violet Crown Cinemas
Baltimore, MD: Charles Theatre
Bartlesville, OK: Bartlesville Community Center
Berkeley, CA: California 3
Cambridge, MA: Kendall Square Cinema 9
Denver, CO: Esquire Theatre
Minneapolis, MN: Uptown Theatre
Nashville, TN: Belcourt Theatre
New York, NY: Walter Reade Theater
New York, NY: Sunshine Cinema 5
New York, NY: Cinemas 1,2,3
Philadelphia, PA: Ritz East
San Francisco, CA: Embarcadero Center Cinema 5
Seattle, WA: Egyptian Theatre
Washington, DC: E Street Cinema
West Los Angeles, CA: The Landmark 12

4/19/2013
Atlanta, GA: Midtown Art Cinemas 8
Brooklyn, NY: Cobble Hill 5
Brooklyn, NY: Williamsburg Cinemas 7
Campbell, CA: Camera 7
Chicago, IL: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Cleveland Heights, OH: Cedar Lee Theatres
Dallas, TX: Angelika Film Center and Cafe
Danvers, MA: Hollywood Hits
Encino, CA: Town Center 5
Fairfax, VA: Angelika Film Center & Cafe 8
Fort Worth, TX: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Houston, TX: River Oaks Theatre 3
Indianapolis, IN: Keystone Art Cinema 7
Kansas City, MO: Tivoli @ Manor Square
Kew Gardens, NY: Kew Gardens Cinemas 6
Milwaukee, WI: Downer Theatre
North Hollywood, CA: Laemmle NoHo 7
Pasadena, CA: Playhouse 7 Cinemas
Pittsburgh, PA: Harris Theatre
Plano, TX: Angelika Film Center and Cafe
Royal Oak, MI: Main Art Theatre
San Diego, CA: Hillcrest Cinemas
Santa Ana, CA: South Coast Village 3
Santa Cruz, CA: Nickelodeon Theatres
Santa Rosa, CA: Summerfield Cinemas 5
University City, MO: Tivoli Theatre

4/26/2013
Charlotte, NC: Movies @ CrownPoint 12
Honolulu, HI: Kahala Theatres 8
Ithaca, NY: Cinemapolis 5
New Orleans, LA: Prytania Theatre
Palm Desert, CA: Cinemas Palme D'Or 7
Palo Alto, CA: Aquarius 2
Portland, OR: Cinema 21 Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT: Broadway Centre Cinemas
Santa Barbara, CA: Plaza De Oro
Santa Fe, NM: CCA Cinematheque
Scottsdale, AZ: Camelview 5 Theatre
Tucson, AZ: The Loft Cinema
Tulsa, OK: Circle Cinema

4/28/2013
Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan Theater

5/2/2013
Miami Shores, FL: O Cinema Miami Shores

5/3/2013
Camarillo, CA: Paseo Camarillo Cinemas 3
Charlottesville, VA: Vinegar Hill Theatre
Memphis, TN: Ridgeway 4
Miami Beach, FL: Miami Beach Cinematheque
Omaha, NE: Dundee (Art)
San Antonio, TX: Santikos Bijou Cinema Bistro 6

5/9/2013
Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma City Museum of Art

5/10/2013
Champaign, IL: Art Theatre
Colorado Springs, CO: Twin Peak Cinemas 3
Coral Gables, FL: University of Miami, Bill Cosford Cinema
Des Moines, IA: Varsity Theatre
Duluth, MN: Zinema 2
Hartford, CT: Real Art Ways Cinema
Spokane, WA: Magic Lantern Theatre
Waterville, ME: Railroad Square Cinema 3

5/17/2013
Bend, OR: Tin Pan Theater
Columbus, OH: Gateway Film Center 8

5/21/2013
Baton Rouge, LA: Manship Theatre

5/24/2013
Gloucester, MA: Cape Ann Community Cinema

5/30/2013
Mesilla, NM: Fountain Theatre

6/21/2013
Williamsburg, VA: Kimball Theatre 2

Where can I watch on VOD?

iTunes:
Movies (Search Titles)
Amazon:
Movies, Music, & Games > Video On Demand (Search Titles)
AT&T UVerse:
On Demand > Uverse Movies > Featured/Early Releases
Cablevision:
Movies on Demand > New Releases
Charter:
Channel 1 (On Demand) - Movies > New Releases (Search Titles)
Comcast:
Top Picks > New Movies
HD On Demand > Movies > Just In
HD On Demand > Movies > Indies & Foreign > Magnolia Pictures
Cox:
Early Screening > In Theaters
Google Play: Movies (Search Titles)
Playstation 3:
Video > Playstation Store > Playstation Store > Studios > Magnolia Pictures (Search Titles)
SuddenLink:
Movies & Events > Early Release or In Theaters
Time Warner:
HD Movies > Movies
Verizon FIOS:
Movies > By Genre > All > Indies & Docs > Magnolia
VUDU:
Now Playing > Now Playing > (Search Titles)
Xbox Zune:
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)

Available Same Day as In Theatres
*DirecTV:
Channel 1000 and 1100 (On Demand) > Movies > (Search Titles)
*Dish Network:
DVR Button > All Movies > Search Movies > Search by Film or Actor

 

[Solo]

To the 10 minute tree shots

 

[equippedwithtowel]

Ebert's last review made it sound interesting at least. I loved The Tree of Life so this was a no brainier for me eventually.

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

Is this going to get a full wide release, or will I be stuck with VOD?

To the 10 minute tree shots

Only ten minutes?

 

[Expendable.]

I'm pretty fond of the movie, I don't quite get the hate towards it. If you like Malick, I think you'll be happy. I'd give it a B+, whereas the rest of his films are A or above for me. I'm working on a big piece on it now that I'll share here.

Is this going to get a full wide release, or will I be stuck with VOD?



Only ten minutes?

See the theatrical roll-out above. I doubt it would go wider than that.

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

See the theatrical roll-out above. I doubt it would go wider than that.

Yeah, I looked through it. Was really hoping for something closer though. Oh well.

 

[Colasante]

I'm seeing this tonight. Can't wait. I loved Tree of Life.

 

[Expendable.]

I was quite happy to publish this piece today, taking a look at how all of Terrence Malick's films have influenced his latest work:



Another one dissecting To the Wonder coming tomorrow!

 

[Blader]

Is there a list of the specific VOD platforms this will show up on?

 

[Empty]

i didn't really connect with this one when i saw it. it was still worth it just for the malick + lubezki visuals on the big screen, though, they make southern usa look like paradise.

 

[Expendable.]

Is there a list of the specific VOD platforms this will show up on?

Yep:

iTunes:
Movies (Search Titles)
Amazon:
Movies, Music, & Games > Video On Demand (Search Titles)
AT&T UVerse:
On Demand > Uverse Movies > Featured/Early Releases
Cablevision:
Movies on Demand > New Releases
Charter:
Channel 1 (On Demand) - Movies > New Releases (Search Titles)
Comcast:
Top Picks > New Movies
HD On Demand > Movies > Just In
HD On Demand > Movies > Indies & Foreign > Magnolia Pictures
Cox:
Early Screening > In Theaters
Google Play: Movies (Search Titles)
Playstation 3:
Video > Playstation Store > Playstation Store > Studios > Magnolia Pictures (Search Titles)
SuddenLink:
Movies & Events > Early Release or In Theaters
Time Warner:
HD Movies > Movies
Verizon FIOS:
Movies > By Genre > All > Indies & Docs > Magnolia
VUDU:
Now Playing > Now Playing > (Search Titles)
Xbox Zune:
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)
Video Market Place > Zune > Featured (Search Titles)

Available Same Day as In Theatres
*DirecTV:
Channel 1000 and 1100 (On Demand) > Movies > (Search Titles)
*Dish Network:
DVR Button > All Movies > Search Movies > Search by Film or Actor

 

[Colasante]

Finally saw it. I was underwhelmed. It was absolutely beautiful, but it didn't land with me the way Tree of Life did. I think it may have simply been that the wordless scenes of adolescence evoked more out of my past than the desolation of marriage since I've never experienced that.

I think it was a critical mistake not to have Ben Affleck speak or really, present any sort of characterization whatsoever. It was an interesting choice and I understand why Malick might have done it, but I think it hurt the pathos of the film.

It's not really fair to say that it's his worst film, because it still evokes feelings from images that most directors could never even dream of, but I still felt like it was his least effective film. Malick's films are sort of like getting on a emotional narrative wave and going where it takes you, but I was less interested and connected to the story than in any of his earlier films.

 

[Expendable.]

Here is that second piece, diving in-depth into the film:

Discussing ‘To The Wonder’: A Misunderstood Masterpiece or Terrence Malick’s First Flop?

 

[Perfect Blue]

Interested in seeing what people think of this. It was the worst film I saw at TIFF last year and I can't bring myself to watch it ever again. Then again I'd never consider myself a Malick fan but for those that are I think they will enjoy it.

 

[Expendable.]

Finally saw it. I was underwhelmed. It was absolutely beautiful, but it didn't land with me the way Tree of Life did. I think it may have simply been that the wordless scenes of adolescence evoked more out of my past than the desolation of marriage since I've never experienced that.

I think it was a critical mistake not to have Ben Affleck speak or really, present any sort of characterization whatsoever. It was an interesting choice and I understand why Malick might have done it, but I think it hurt the pathos of the film.

It's not really fair to say that it's his worst film, because it still evokes feelings from images that most directors could never even dream of, but I still felt like it was his least effective film. Malick's films are sort of like getting on a emotional narrative wave and going where it takes you, but I was less interested and connected to the story than in any of his earlier films.

I think Tree of Life set some mighty high expectations though. I agree that the emotional highs of ToL aren't there, and this is most certainly a weaker film, but it's better than 99% of the stuff out there. How many directors can complety hold your attention with only 10 lines of dialogue?

 

[Maninthemirror]

Rt score is really low. Wasnt this supposed to ge an early awards contender ?

 

[Expendable.]

Rt score is really low. Wasnt this supposed to ge an early awards contender ?

Not in the least, it was a miracle The Tree of Life even got nominated for anything.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Tomorrow

 

[Expendable.]

Whoa, I totally forgot today was Thursday. This is hitting VOD in mere hours. I am excite, can't wait to rewatch.

 

[-Mikey-]

Whoa, I totally forgot today was Thursday. This is hitting VOD in mere hours. I am excite, can't wait to rewatch.

I would really like to see a Malick film in theaters, but VOD is the next best thing for those of us living in the middle of nowhere.

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

VOD sucks in Aus. This shit better be playing at Sydney Film Festival.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Whoa, I totally forgot today was Thursday. This is hitting VOD in mere hours. I am excite, can't wait to rewatch.

Yeah I didn't realize what day it was until my friend reminded me. So I bought tickets this morning.

 

[Expendable.]

On iTunes (and everywhere else)! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/to-the-wonder/id627403292?ls=1

$6.99 to rent in HD, not bad.

 

[StuBurns]

Hey, anyone know if any of these things are available in the UK?

 

[mxgt]

Just tried to buy it off US iTunes but it just won't let me :|

Hope this is up on UK iTunes in the next few days

 

[StuBurns]

This is the worst. I hate when this happens.

It's going to happen with Upstream Color too. I'll be able to buy it digitally before the bluray, and I'm not going to want to wait, so I'm going to buy it twice and never use the digital one again.

These services are crap, they need to be more progressive. I should be able to pay once for the bluray, and have instant access to the digital one the second it's available anywhere.

 

[Emarv]

Bought my tickets to see it in Austin tomorrow night. So pumped.

 

[Tpthrlldragster]

To The Sonic

Just finished watching this. Not really a fan of Malick in general, though I like The Thin Red Line a lot. Didn't like this at all. Some decent moments but the whole thing felt really hollow.

 

[Speevy]

And now we conclude that he shouldn't be making films so frequently.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Watched it and loved it. Going to bed now. One question though. Anyone else notice it had the same beats that are more commonly found in ballet? The soundtrack was where I first noticed it but the more the movie went on I realized I might be right.

 

[StuBurns]

I'm bumping this, demanding someone tell me how to buy this in the UK. The bluray isn't out for two months here, that is some bullshit.

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

I was quite happy to publish this piece today, taking a look at how all of Terrence Malick's films have influenced his latest work:



Another one dissecting To the Wonder coming tomorrow!

What the hell is that structure in the background? Is it a rock formation or some kind of awesome building?

 

[Robot 492]

What the hell is that structure in the background? Is it a rock formation or some kind of awesome building?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Michel

It's pretty stunning.

 

[StuBurns]

Looks like Saint Michel's castle.

EDIT: Beaten

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Michel

It's pretty stunning.

Looks like Saint Michel's castle.

EDIT: Beaten

Very cool looking, and with that location? Holy shit. Definitely going on my list of places to experience. Thanks.

 

[Router]

Yep, It's a Malick film all right.

 

[jett]

42% on RT. Malicktastic.

 

[Blader]

42% on RT. Malicktastic.

3% higher than Speed Racer.

 

[Daft_Cat]

Saw it last summer. Unless it's been recut since then, it's a really weird movie. I didn't really think it was worth my time, personally, and I have a lot of love for Malick.

 

[3N16MA]

I will stay away.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I love The Thin Red Line, but I've never liked his other works(though I didn't see Tree of Life, New World was awful).

The premise sounds neat though.

 

[mxgt]

I love The Thin Red Line, but I've never liked his other works(though I didn't see Tree of Life, New World was awful).

The premise sounds neat though.

I do not like this opinion one bit.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Saw it last summer. Unless it's been recut since then, it's a really weird movie. I didn't really think it was worth my time, personally, and I have a lot of love for Malick.

How is it weird?

 

[Daft_Cat]

How is it weird?

Good question. I was going to say 'insufferably pretentious', but I wanted to give Malick the benefit of the doubt. I'll just concede that it wasn't really for me. It's a pretty movie, though..wish it wasn't so directorially self-indulgent.

 

[mxgt]

edit: nvm

 

[UrbanRats]

Watched it and loved it. Going to bed now. One question though. Anyone else notice it had the same beats that are more commonly found in ballet? The soundtrack was where I first noticed it but the more the movie went on I realized I might be right.

Good, now i'm waiting for StuBurns' opinion, then i'll probably bite.

 

[bud]

42% on RT. Malicktastic.

oh, come on, jett. fuck the critics.

 

[Yes Boss!]

I'm waiting to buy on blu. Tree of Life left a very bad taste in my mouth and this looks like more of the same.

 

[Cagey]

Good question. I was going to say 'insufferably pretentious', but I wanted to give Malick the benefit of the doubt. I'll just concede that it wasn't really for me. It's a pretty movie, though..wish it wasn't so directorially self-indulgent.

I didn't know it was a new release, fiance was watching it yesterday via TWC On Demand. "Insufferably pretentious" is a spot-on description of the movie.

Also, the primary question by the end of the movie is "why was I supposed to care about every character (besides Javier Bardem) in this movie?"

 

[Colasante]

oh, come on, jett. fuck the critics.

Not that I disagree with you, but Malick's previous low was 61% with The New World. The Tree of Life had 84%. A prestige drama that neither critics nor audiences enjoy, that's a rarity.