Paris, Texas (1984)

[zorbonaut]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Reactions to Vim Venders films are perplexing to me.

There are people here who think Paris, Texas is one of the greatest films ever made, but The Road Trilogy does nothing for them and vice versa.

Personally I'm in the second camp.

Paris didn't do much for me, but I fell in love with all three films of the trilogy.

Except for a shockingly graphic and repugnant scene in King of The Road.

...I had trouble eating for several days after that one.

I haven't seen the Road Trilogy yet and have been putting it off for some reason. I'm worried that I will be disappointed after my love for Paris, Texas and Wings of Desire. I also really like The American Friend.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by zorbonaut

I haven't seen the Road Trilogy yet and have been putting it off for some reason. I'm worried that I will be disappointed after my love for Paris, Texas and Wings of Desire. I also really like The American Friend.

Unfortunately that appears to be a legitimate possibility.

Loving those two films does not guarantee you will love The Road Trilogy.

...but it does justify a blind buy imo.