SYNOPSICS
Leaves of the Tree (2016) is a English movie. Ante Novakovic has directed this movie. Eric Roberts,Sean Young,Armand Assante,Federico Castelluccio are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2016. Leaves of the Tree (2016) is considered one of the best Drama,Family,Mystery,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
Patrick Messina, a once powerful patent lawyer marginalized by a life threatening disease is pushed out of his firm. At a meeting with his last client he encounters a doctor from a rural Sicilian village who has discovered a medicinal "cure all" made from the leaves of a centuries old Olive tree. Patrick's journey to identify the source of the tree's healing power uncovers a secret from ancient scripture that brings the past, present and future struggle with belief and faith for all that come into contact with what may be a modern miracle.
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Leaves of the Tree (2016) Reviews
2 stars is generous
No spoilers here I had a chance to see this at the Santa Fe Film Festival, which by the way has generally selected great movies. This however was one the worst films I have seen at a festival, let alone in a theater. The acting was at best mediocre, perhaps better directing, editing and a decent script could have helped what looked to be a pretty decent cast. The fillers involved trite romances which made the movie drag on and formulaic. The basic premise of the movie had potential, but this dramatization spoiled it. Perhaps others will forgive the listed complaints because the spiritual message spoke to them. And I suspect that was the hope of the producers
Intrigue, Love and Redemption in Sicily
A beautiful cinematic achievement, that briskly brings the viewer along an unusual story starting with the apostles, moving through the death of a pope, and then to an ultimate secret of a mystical tree and its wondrously healing powers. The tree brings comfort, hope, salvation and strength, and becomes the focus of a power struggle in remote Sicily. It follows a sick patent lawyer who hopes to find health again, a corporate executive who looks for advancement, and an ancient order of priests thirsting for power. They clash under the limbs of the tree, the tree decides their fate. A moving story and experience.
An independent film in a category of its own
This film moved me. Everything, from the setting to the casting to the story, fits together in a way that I would expect from a Hollywood blockbuster. I felt the characters transform as I saw them on the screen. And how could they not? Sicily proves a hidden gem that brings the characters--and this film--to life in a vibrant, spiritual way. The story moves with excellent pace and plenty of intrigue. I found myself glued to the screen, curious about what would happen next. Veterans like Eric Roberts, Armand Assante, and Sean Young all give brilliant performances, and the lesser-known members of the cast deliver with equal force. The movie promises to be a spiritual tale about transformation, and it fulfills that promise in ways I never expected.
A must see independent movie with an intriguing story and brilliant cast
Leaves of the Tree is a must-see movie. The enticing story touches on themes of spirituality, love, and redemption. The movie is largely character-driven, with each brought to life by the members of the superstar cast who live up to their reputations. The pacing of the movie is perfect, making the audience feel the transformation of the characters--and the world around them--as the story progresses. The cinematography is reason alone to see this film. Beautiful shots of Sicily bring the setting of the film to life in a way that few independent films can. From rolling hills to beautiful ocean, it seems like a perfect setting for a movie with a deeply spiritual theme. I highly recommend this film.