Bis ans Ende der Welt is an original and fascinating adventure with a little bit of everything: road movie, action, thriller, mystery, romance, sci-fi, even a touch of comedy. It creates a hypnotising, slightly surreal, Lynchian feel, where nothing quite makes sense but still draws the viewer in, who can't resist asking for more. Some parts are stronger than others, but it's hard to criticise anything about it, it's better to enjoy the ride alongside a parade of colourful characters. The cinematography is breathtaking, making the most of filming locations (Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Russia, Japan, USA and Australia among others). The last part changes gears and takes a more philosophical direction, a study on various subjects such as human nature, society, technology, loss, addiction, etc.
On a final note, please do yourself a favour and watch the 287-minute director's cut.
On a final note, please do yourself a favour and watch the 287-minute director's cut.