Days of Heaven

Days of Heaven (1978) is an absolutely perfect film on an aesthetic level. Makes sense, perhaps, given that it was shot by perfectionist, art lover and philosophy professor, Terrence Malick. The plot, as is Malick's wont, is relatively simple. In 1916 a couple, Bill and Abby, along with his little sister go to work as seasonal laborers on a large wheat estate. The couple, to avoid gossip, say they are all siblings,…

Film productions that go smoothly, within budget, according to schedule and with cast and crew having a good time on a set are usually those that end up as a disappointment on screen. Consequently, when the production is burdened with constant delays, financial, technical and logistical problems or quarrels between people involved, it is more likely to result in a film that many would call “great”. The second film i…