well to me it looked good at first glance,I usually see a 'preview" on BRD or see a tv commercial letting me know about a movie,then I find it on netflix and the most I usually read on a movie is what's on netflix about it,
this movie looked ok with a pretty good cast.
here is what is on netflix about it,
"The Tree of Life
2011 PG-13138 minutes
Brad Pitt and Sean Penn star in Terrence Malick's 1950s adventure about a confused man named Jack, who sets off on a journey to understand the true nature of the world. Growing up in the Midwest with two brothers, Jack has always been torn between his mother's guidance to approach everything he encounters with an open heart and his father's advice to look after his own interests. Now, Jack must find a way to regain purpose and perspective.
Cast:
Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Fiona Shaw, Joanna Going, Kari Matchett, Kimberly Whalen, Laramie Eppler, Tye Sheridan"
oh well,i can't win them all !