Cannes Review: Van Sant's 'Sea of Trees' is a Very Interesting Mess

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Reporting from the Cannes Film Festival. The Sea of Trees is the latest from Gus Van Sant, a filmmaker with a very eclectic track record that proves he’s not afraid to put himself out there and experiment. His movies may not always hit their mark but the passion and unique creative voice is always there. Despite early negative buzz at the festival, The Sea of Trees is far from the disaster Cannes audiences have made it out to be. The film is a bit long and flawed in some areas but extremely watchable. Cannes always needs a high-profile whipping boy and with its lush pedigree, this year Van Sant’s The Sea of Trees fits the bill but in reality the opposite is true. This film is Gus Van Sant’s best since Milk. ›››

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