Reception Faraway, So Close!

roger ebert discussed casting , appearance of nastassja kinski.

the new york times critic caryn james described film lyrical , profoundly goofy , 1 of more intriguing messes on screen . desson howe wrote in washington post while sequel not totally unsuccessful, narrative journey point has been frustrating , inconsistent, conclusion feels afterthought . time s richard corliss summarized wondrous mess . los angeles times critic kevin thomas more positive, assessing luminous , considerably more complex film wings of desire. roger ebert contemplated casting of nastassja kinski new angel character, writing, few years ago kinski have been cast 1 of humans. face can reflect sadness, experience, wisdom allows angel , explaining argument saying @ age 30, kinski resembled now-dead father klaus in deep-set eyes. hurt in lips. new york responded casting of gorbachev simple go figure .

the film won grand prix du jury @ 1993 cannes film festival, , best cinematography jürgen jürges @ german film awards. song stay nominated golden globe best song.

in 2007 movie guide, leonard maltin gave 2 , half stars, , approved of casting. time out dismissed considerable disappointment . faraway, close! has 55% (rotten) rating on rotten tomatoes, based on 11 reviews.