This is my favorite movie of all time. I saw it at its time of release and now own it on DVD. It brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. The movie really portrays the complexities of us human beings, so wonderful and yet so frail. Cassiel discovers that life as a human is much harder than he thought, but despite the despair and temptations, there is hope and tenderness... I haven't seen the Wings of Desire -only its very bad Hollywood remake, City of Angels- but I don't think you have to see that other movie, so called prequel, to appreciate this beautiful film. Cassiel becomes a human for his love of all human kind, not one particular person... that's a great definition of unconditional love.
Review of Faraway, So Close!
