I remember first watching this one in a modern film class. I was not exactly excited to get into it, and I didn't expect anything good. If you simply described this type of movie to me, I'd avoid it. "Angels wander around the city watching people live." Wow, I'm so on the edge of my seat...

Then it started up and I was quickly drawn fully in. Somehow the Germans really know how to make an abstract film that I enjoy. The little bits of info we get on people's train of thought is balance well. We move from an old man remembering a life and focused on one goal. Then you hear a young person in their 20s all over the place with the multitude of interests/concerns.

The use of color is a great way to easily distinguish between a human's view and an angel's view. The black and white is so much calmer, separated without a multitude of options. But when you're a human you get so many more aspects to life. This simple change literally helps you naturally switch sides as the viewer.

Oh, and Peter Falk is in this. PETER FALK is in this. He is so great in everything. This is a guy that would be awesome to hang out with at any time. Is he even acting? I think he's just naturally that cool.