Der Himmel Uber Berlin (Wing of Desire)

This, on the other hand, is not a masterpiece. We loved Wim Wenders 'Alice In The Cities', but this film, though with some great visuals characteristic of his earlier work, is largely a ponderous bore.
The characters cross the line from enigmatic to nothings. Wenders likes to have dialogue that has layers of meaning, uncovered over durations of viewing. In this cae, it doesn't work; it basically comes across as self-indulgent and directionless. The plot is uncertain, there is nothing wrong with a slow pace but this lacks a direction to even not go along.
The visuals are fine, some beautiful black and white framing, with simple costume and sharp silver services that are appreciated.
However, this is an ideas film, and the ideas simply aren't very good. It opens up clearings of meaning, but has nothing to insert in the place. Their is simply not enough to stop us getting impatient with the poetry.
Lauded by those who believe it has deep meaning, but we don't buy it.