This is a melodrama in a grain field.

"Sometimes I'd feel very old, like my whole life is over, like I'm not around no more". 'Days of Heaven' is a mesmerizing film that captures the beauty and calm activities in life, while having this unexplained sadness underneath. At the end, you learn that memories, good or bad, will occasionally haunt your thoughts and emotional state - since the film is about someone reflecting on their memory. My relationship with Terrence Malick can be complicated, but when he scores, it's remarkable. One of the highest forms of art.

Gorgeous cinematography coupled with an engaging score and Malick's signature realism makes for a visual treat. It's more of a living portrait than a simple cohesive narrative. There's also biblical allegory undertones that make the whole thing ripe for dissection.

I am admittedly not a huge fan of Terence Malick. I generally understand what he is trying to do, and I greatly enjoy some of his movies. This one kind of fell in the middle - I enjoyed the first half of the film more than the second half. follow me at https://IHATEBadMovies.com or facebook IHATEBadMovies

Days of Heaven is a visually stunning film filled with breathtaking cinematography and a wonderful score from Ennio Morricone. Unfortunately, it often feels as though that's all the film is interested in. The story is thin, the characters are emotionally distant, and the pacing is slow. Sure is beautiful though.