OK -- so maybe I was generous. But it really hit the spot, intellectually and visually.
Like I said, don't listen to the "not as good as the original". This not only does better than most sequels, but "scores" as a logical and emotional continuation.
I haven't seen "City of Angels" (you know, the American remake), yet, "In weiter Ferne .." seems closer to "Angels" than "Wings".
This is classic Wenders -- slow developing, ponderous, yet emotive. Great cinematography, editing, screen writing.
And yes, Peter Falk is great in his in-and-out appearances.
This review may not be a "10", but like the shrugs you've heard about this film -- don't let it prevent you from a memorable evening.
Like I said, don't listen to the "not as good as the original". This not only does better than most sequels, but "scores" as a logical and emotional continuation.
I haven't seen "City of Angels" (you know, the American remake), yet, "In weiter Ferne .." seems closer to "Angels" than "Wings".
This is classic Wenders -- slow developing, ponderous, yet emotive. Great cinematography, editing, screen writing.
And yes, Peter Falk is great in his in-and-out appearances.
This review may not be a "10", but like the shrugs you've heard about this film -- don't let it prevent you from a memorable evening.