Linkshoch Wonderful Movie

WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Brooklynn There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

epicmozart Cate is amazing. From the little quirks to the crescendos of drama, this film is one that rivals Carol in revealing the true talent this woman has. It's a little complex but you should care more about the overarching relevance on how we censor and control creativity in our culture and appreciate the wonderful acting performed. Look at this more as a Sundance film and less with that "Academy Award" lens because this is way different than her other work. It's best to just pop it in and have a nice night at home and think about art! Great movie!

wellloaded Don't expect a drama with a storyline here, this is another beast. I would see this video projected (with huge success) in a modern art museum of choice. It's even too deep to be fully absorbed at the first view, and you really have to be in the mood to match this. Liking the topic is not good enough.It is visually stunning, literally porn for the eyes. If you're into art do watch this, if you're not into art and looking for e.g. a romantic comedy you'll be disappointed. I can see a scenario where people skip to a random minute just to absorb a specific scene/concept, more or less like opening the bible at a random page.My favourite parts are the TV news and the school but it's of course entirely subjective. This title should be rated either 1 or 10 I don't see how anyone could chose anything in between.

alex-1250 There is more art in this movie than in any of the mainstream movies you will find. It portrays passion for art and ideas humankind used to have in previous centuries. This passion was often expressed in a very radical language, as a result of the struggle between the driven artists and the establishment. All of that has disappeared in recent times, and all art has become derivative and compliant with consumerism.Cate Blanchett's performance in various parts ranges from great to mesmerising. I've never really paid much attention to her work up until now but based on her acting in Manifesto, she's definitely the greatest actress of our time. She's got it all.She could turn anyone into a Dadaist.

serge-33 Amazing cinematic experience guaranteed! Saw Manifesto yesterday as part of the Holland Festival cultural event. This is now a movie. I saw it as an installation of screens with short scenes and words spoken, based almost exclusively on famous and lesser known art scene manifestos. It could have been pretentious, but, director Julian Rosefeldt and the amazing Cate Blanchett turned this work into a flowing movie with connecting dots. In the installation there is some synchronicity in the screens, in that the 12/13 characters sing part of their text simultaneously. You may actually figure out some of the background surrounding the manifestos (such as Dadaism,Dogma). It was joyful and intense experience. One thing is sure, Cate Blanchett is the most prolific,daring, energetic, chameleon, dedicated, fun actor around.