Particularly strong is the melancholy (but optimistic) music played throughout by Sondre Lerche, which enhances the bittersweet mood of the scenes immensely. (qwipster.net)
The colors are both well - saturated and bold, and subdued, as the mood of the scene dictates. (lifewire.com)
Though Malick has a knack for enhancing the mood of each scene with stunning visual effects, it's not enough to boost the film. (rottentomatoes.com)