The Tree of Life vs Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Violet Evergarden: The Movie has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.7/10 for The Tree of Life). The Tree of Life is the shorter watch at 2h 19m compared with 2h 20m. The Tree of Life is the older of the two (2011 against 2020). Both are drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Tree of Life posterThe Tree of Life2011 VS Violet Evergarden: The Movie posterViolet Evergarden: The Movie2020
The Tree of LifeViolet Evergarden: The Movie
Audience score★ 6.7/10★ 8.3/10
Year20112020
Length2h 19m2h 20m
GenresDrama, FantasyAnimation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country–Japan
DirectorTerrence MalickTaichi Ishidate
Main castFiona Shaw, Jessica Chastain, Jimmy Donaldson, Brad Pitt, Sean PennAya Endo, Koki Uchiyama, Haruka Tomatsu, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Rina Sato

Synopsis

The Tree of Life

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

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