There are some who might suggest that writer-director Terrence Malick's latest film, Knight of Cups is anti-narrative, or anti-traditional narrative, but that may not be the most accurate description. It feels more right to say that the film is not "anti-" but rather simply doesn't care one way or the other whether it has a decipherable narrative. That, along with other ambiguities and minor annoyances, will turn it into a frustrating experience for those who try to get through it.
Of course, some people out there will tell you precisely what they think Knight of Cups means. This will involve how Christian Bale's Rick, a Hollywood screenwriter, struggling with the death of one brother, the aging of his father (Brian Dennehy), the issues of his other brother (Wes Bentley), and his inability to form a healthy and long-lasting relationship as he travels through Los Angeles, simply trying to find his way amid a myriad of issues and with a plethora of women (portrayed by the likes of Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, and more).
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Of course, some people out there will tell you precisely what they think Knight of Cups means. This will involve how Christian Bale's Rick, a Hollywood screenwriter, struggling with the death of one brother, the aging of his father (Brian Dennehy), the issues of his other brother (Wes Bentley), and his inability to form a healthy and long-lasting relationship as he travels through Los Angeles, simply trying to find his way amid a myriad of issues and with a plethora of women (portrayed by the likes of Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, and more).
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