This should not be labelled a sci-fi, but that doesnt mean its a bad movie.
The review that is currently on the front page is one of the strangest things i've ever read, it gets the basics of the premise right, but calls it a "Quirky and surprising sci-fi satire"
This is not a sci-fi film, and in no way is it a satire, and i mean AT ALL. It is "Quirky" though. I'll do my best to leave out spoilers because while the plot here isn't complex, it really hinges on how well you can appreciate the central trick of the story which is revealed at the end. It doesnt land perfectly but i appreciate movies that go for something different and i like the idea they were going for enough that I'm willing to overlook directing choices i might have made differently
Ultimately, I'll say the movie is hard to pin down, genre wise, I'll call it a quirky suburban family drama with a few structural elements of a Psychological Thriller, without being as dark or tense as that would generally suggest, and with some *very minimal* retro-kitsche sci-fi visuals. The overall vibe is a little somber, and nostalgic, but mostly fun, punctuated with mysterious moments that coalesce into a cathartic release at the end that you wouldn't expect given the relaxed pace of the rest.
Key themes are Nostalgia, Aging, Regret, Coming of age, and miscommunication.
Ultimately not a life-changing movie for me, but a unique one, and definitely worth the hour and 38 minute runtime. For the right person who wants/needs to ruminate on its themes, this could become a really beloved movie. I'm 33 and i feel like this movie would hit harder for someone a decade or 2 older than me.
This is not a sci-fi film, and in no way is it a satire, and i mean AT ALL. It is "Quirky" though. I'll do my best to leave out spoilers because while the plot here isn't complex, it really hinges on how well you can appreciate the central trick of the story which is revealed at the end. It doesnt land perfectly but i appreciate movies that go for something different and i like the idea they were going for enough that I'm willing to overlook directing choices i might have made differently
Ultimately, I'll say the movie is hard to pin down, genre wise, I'll call it a quirky suburban family drama with a few structural elements of a Psychological Thriller, without being as dark or tense as that would generally suggest, and with some *very minimal* retro-kitsche sci-fi visuals. The overall vibe is a little somber, and nostalgic, but mostly fun, punctuated with mysterious moments that coalesce into a cathartic release at the end that you wouldn't expect given the relaxed pace of the rest.
Key themes are Nostalgia, Aging, Regret, Coming of age, and miscommunication.
Ultimately not a life-changing movie for me, but a unique one, and definitely worth the hour and 38 minute runtime. For the right person who wants/needs to ruminate on its themes, this could become a really beloved movie. I'm 33 and i feel like this movie would hit harder for someone a decade or 2 older than me.
- infernoguyrules
- Nov 19, 2024