The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life (2011) is an American drama written and directed by Terrence Malick and starring Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, and Jessica Chastain. The film uses experimental elements to chronicle the possible origins and meaning of life as observed through a middle-aged man's childhood memories. Focusing on his family living in 1950s Texas, and peppered with with imagery of the origins of the universe and the inception of life on Earth, Malick endeavors to take a new approach in making this film. Originally slated for a 2009, and then a 2010 release date, The Tree of Life finally premiered and competed at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or. So far, the film has received widespread critical acclaim, but also criticism for Malick's use of technical and artistic imagery, directorial style, and fragmented non-linear narrative.

Cast

 * Brad Pitt -as- Mr. O'Brien
 * Sean Penn -as- Jack
 * Jessica Chastain -as- Mrs. O'Brien
 * Hunter McCracken -as- Young Jack
 * Laramie Eppler -as- R.L.
 * Tye Sheridan -as- Steve
 * Kari Matchett -as- Jack's Ex
 * Joanna Going -as- Jack's Wife
 * Michael Showers -as- Mr. Brown
 * Kimberly Whalen -as- Mrs. Brown
 * Jackson Hurst -as- Uncle Roy
 * Fiona Shaw -as- Grandmother
 * Crystal Mantecon -as- Elisa
 * Tamara Jolaine -as- Mrs. Stone
 * Dustin Allen -as- George Walsh