Weldon Smith

exactly. the film could've actually been making a statement, but the inclusion of the epilogue-like ending just undermines the entire idea.

Dec 7 - 11:31 PM

Chris Hall

I agree.

Dec 12 - 03:40 PM

Bradley Timm

Actually it has very positive qualities, not the least being the fact that his wife stands by him despite his appearing to be suffering from a mental illness. He overcomes his crushing fears at one point (though whether or not those fears are justified I will not hint at as it would be the ultimate spoiler)

Excellent film. Organically acted, beautifully filmed, and I disagree with the lot of you.

Dec 20 - 07:48 PM

Bram Christiaens

I really loved the film, and you know taste in films is what it is. Looking at the scores stillkrsfromprp gives, I can only conclude that these kinda films is just not your cup of tea, horror definitely is. Maybe you should stick to that. Although I must say (though you do have a good point) I though it strange that you chose Paul Thomas Anderson as your favorite director...hmm riddle me this...

Jan 28 - 07:49 PM

Dom Smith

Thought I might repost this here. SPOILERS: This entire film is complex metaphor. Only when they take shelter from a real storm does the protagonist realize he truly has a problem and it's one that could potentially destroy the lives of the family that have come to stick by him. This is the reason for the scene with the shrink at the end: He has to leave his family. The family has no money. A disabled daughter. They're screwed. The following perfect family setting is then turned upside down. Coincidence? Not only has he realized he can't hide from his problem but the family realize it too. Hence the daughters disability being used to point "the end" out. Actions / Pictures speak louder than words. And what's the picture? Almost the same as his dream but with a tidal wave approaching. Even if they could take shelter, it wouldn't help here. They'd drown. They can't hide. So, perhaps schizophrenia is something that comes to engulf and destroy families and there's no hiding from it? Perhaps it becomes all too real for all those involved? Look out for the signs. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's thunder, there's lightening.

Feb 3 - 12:07 PM

Lisa Snellings

I'm with Bradley T. This movie made plenty of statements and made them well.

Feb 17 - 09:22 AM

Brad Hodgson

You are absolutely, positively, ridiculously and hilariously oblivious. You should be reviewing a Power Rangers tv episode for that matter. See ya.

Feb 17 - 10:19 PM

Isaias Miguel

Can you say: "I blow dicks?"

Feb 25 - 03:48 AM

Sara Barnes

A "complex metaphor" or not, the movie was sooo boring and uneventful. Not the least bit entertaining. I am amazed how many people enjoyed this.

Feb 27 - 10:20 AM

Alec Green

maybe you should see the movie first!! -_-

May 6 - 02:39 AM

J.J. Wang

This film was so great but the ending was so stupid and completely unravels the film's themes of self-acceptance and self-awareness.

See... instead of being a film about a person's gradual self-awareness and redemption, the final five minutes destroys all the work the film does with the shelter sequence... which was so well acted and well shot... But all the character's self-doubt and realization comes completely unraveled with a Shyamalan twist that doesn't need to be there.

This film should have been more about the character than the gimmick. Man what an amazing film this could have been if it didn't undo it's own themes. Sometimes being original for the sake of being original doesn't necessarily pays.

May 28 - 12:08 AM

Ben Colegrove

"Nothing positive to say and superficial pretending to be deep"

Sounds like your review.

Jul 1 - 12:41 PM

JC Martel

Transformers might be more up your alley. There's like action & twitter and yeaaahhh !!!

Jul 9 - 11:11 PM

Tom Dianora

I thought the message conveyed at the end, whereby Curtis can now confront his mental illness and fears because he has the support of his family after finally confiding in them, was very positive.

Aug 6 - 04:32 PM

Blaine Kile

This movie gives viewers an actual glimpse of what it would be like to lose one's mind. The acting is brilliant and so is the movie. If you don't appreciate this piece of art, you should no longer express your opinions; You don't know a masterpiece when you see it.

Aug 30 - 09:14 AM