Terry himself has words at the beginning of the movie - you may like it, you may hate it, or you may walk away wondering what it was about. He succeeds on many levels. I loved the cinematography, the camera work, the Through the Looking Glass parallels. (With a nod to the rabbit hole.) The acting was great. The soundtrack, to which I think too few people pay attention save when it ruins a movie, was perfect. Jeff Bridges must have had a ball playing his part.
However, in the end, I think I will still have nightmares. It was tragically sad to see make believe games become like reality for a little girl pushed beyond what any child should have to deal. There were moments when I held my breath, fearful that it would go that one step too far into something that would have made me walk out of the theatre. Luckily, it did not, and I remained in my seat until the end of the world.
I got it, Terry. I understand the incredible resilience of your inner little girl, and am certain that she'll grow up to be an amazingly creative animator and film producer after years of normalcy re-mold her mind back to the other side of the fence. But I'll also cry for her, because she never got to do it.
Gents, if you take a girl to the movie, be aware that it may limit your chances after save for a few wild sorts. See it once. If you can watch it over and over, I hope you're not any of my neighbors.
However, in the end, I think I will still have nightmares. It was tragically sad to see make believe games become like reality for a little girl pushed beyond what any child should have to deal. There were moments when I held my breath, fearful that it would go that one step too far into something that would have made me walk out of the theatre. Luckily, it did not, and I remained in my seat until the end of the world.
I got it, Terry. I understand the incredible resilience of your inner little girl, and am certain that she'll grow up to be an amazingly creative animator and film producer after years of normalcy re-mold her mind back to the other side of the fence. But I'll also cry for her, because she never got to do it.
Gents, if you take a girl to the movie, be aware that it may limit your chances after save for a few wild sorts. See it once. If you can watch it over and over, I hope you're not any of my neighbors.