Heaven

Peu d'espace pour s'identifier aux personnages principaux et donc un argument faible contre l'esthétique morale discutable du film : peu importe si vous êtes un meurtrier - si vous êtes capable d'aimer, vous irez au paradis de toute façon. Tom Tykwer ne renie pas sa signature. Certaines scènes telles que le dialogue à l'église, la caméra tournant autour de l'arbre ou la conclusion elle-même sont incroyables. Mais pour que le film dans son ensemble soit également incroyable, il aurait dû être plus long, plus détaillé et plus développé dans la première moitié. Une occasion manquée pour un film exceptionnel selon un sujet exceptionnel. (16/01/2003)

The masterful psychological character study, for which Tykwer is known, delves into the deepest corners of the human soul, but this time it is somewhat hindered by the lack of a more substantial plot and a somewhat ambiguous moral resolution. The simple and often-told story of crime and punishment unfortunately becomes a rather detached affair in the second half, as the theme of guilt is completely sidelined and Tykwer focuses solely on the relationship between two very different individuals. It's masterful, but why hide the morality behind a beautiful camera and fantastic casting? That’s unfortunate. (23/12/2005)

The fact that Tom Tykwer is one of the most interesting (not only German) directors of this era is proven over and over in every scene of this movie. The long shots look better the higher they’ve been filmed from. The issue is that though Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi have good roles, it won’t save a movie that’s boring apart from the visuals and that drags on forever. And don’t even get me started on the ending. It complements the entire movie – in that it is empty and falls completely flat. (07/08/2018)

Tykwer on a dangerous path towards full-Malick. The romance here is at the same time improbable and unintentionally academically frosty, leaving only Tykwer's love of seemingly inconsequential details, his funny use of genre tropes (a hard-boiled Bullitt during the interrogation), and of course Griebe's reliable work behind the camera, which often makes the whole story seem bigger than it actually is. (14/11/2020)

Tom Tykwer has a knack for capturing intriguing human destinies, particularly from a human perspective. This film isn't an overly exaggerated action drama, although it could have been if produced in America. But it’s emphasis on the human experience makes it more engaging and emotionally resonant. (04/04/2017)