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A Hidden Life (2019)

2019 • 2h 53m • Drama, History • PG-13
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Reviews — A Hidden Life

Audience write-ups from TMDB

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

9/10
Mar 27, 2020

Those who appreciate Terrence Malick’s style will likely be captivated by "A Hidden Life," considered by some to be his finest work in recent years. As someone who enjoys his films, I found this three-hour piece to be dreamlike and a perfect example of what he does best. However, those who find his movies challenging may simply consider it another tedious offering. The film draws from true events and tells the sto…

Stephen Campbell

9/10
Jan 30, 2020

**_A meditation on morality and faith; a film of unparalleled sublimity; an experience beyond the sensory_** >_Death be not proud, though some have called thee_ >_Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not soe,_ >_For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,_ >_Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill mee._ >_From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,_ >_Much…

Matthew Brady

7/10
Jan 27, 2020

"If God gives us free will, we are responsible for what we do or what we fail to do." Ambitious, yet surprisingly straightforward. It’s a genuine and impactful story presented in a very distinct style reminiscent of Terrance Malick. ‘A Hidden Life,’ based on letters from Austria during the early years of Hitler's rule, portrays a husband and wife who oppose the Nazi party—a decision that unfortunately results i…

SWITCH.

9/10
Jan 26, 2020

Terrence Malick’s films are centered on the spiritual nature of people, and in this film, he set his story during a period where that spirituality was seriously challenged, focusing on individuals who gave up everything to defend it. 'A Hidden Life' is an exceptional and unwavering movie, filled with both sadness and optimism and faith in humanity. Even though it’s based on actual events, Malick still pushes boundari…

Luis_989

8/10
Jan 18, 2020

It’s another visually striking film from Malick, consistent with his previous style, but this one offers a more engaging narrative than *Tree of Life*. However, I feel its own lofty goals and attempts at something grander ultimately work against it because *A Hidden Life* lingers for quite some time. While Malick sticks to the familiar formula in terms of both storytelling and visuals, this particular story feels …