The Color of Pomegranates (rewatch)
Posted by martinteller on January 1, 2012
This might have been a bad day to revisit this film. I’ve been feeling restless ever since I woke up. I managed to get through Tokyo Sonata easily enough, but everything else I’ve tried to do has made me antsy. I watched 20 minutes of Brewster McCloud and was so irritated (which I blame on the movie more than my state of mind, it stinks) I couldn’t finish. So tackling a film this dense with symbolism, even for the second time, probably requires a more contemplative mood. And not just dense with symbolism, but symbolism that is extremely culturally specific. Even on a good day I’d have trouble making heads or tails of it without some sort of reference guide. I do still think it’s an incredibly unique, fascinating and beautiful film. But I’m certain I’m not getting nearly everything out of it that I should be. I’m more of a Shadows of Our Forgotten Ancestors guy. Rating: Good
