A well performed and aesthetically beautiful film. My concern was with the somewhat implausible plot threads, not being much of a fan of the "if only they'd been there a moment sooner, everything would've become elucidated..." type film. The plot moves too quickly at times, with far too many unlikely coincidences and with unnecessary prolepses at the start of the film, creating a certain amount of expectation that is for the most part pretty much unfulfilled. My overall feeling was that if this film had been made in Hollywood, no one would have been raving about it, and perhaps understandably so, as the excellent acting and the beautiful scenery certainly distinguish it as a cut above Hollywood. To be honest though, I'm not sure where all the rave reviews are coming from. It was enjoyable (if slow at times) and the cinematography was good, but overall I found it quite forgettable.
Review of The Edge of Heaven
