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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
The Message or the Movie?
Hmmm, let's first say i see this movie more for it's visualization of a message to humanity. Just like the original did. Humanity is thus twice cued to 'wake up', but it seems that until a real GORT arrives it may just remain a 'surreal movie'! Something 'out there' to be 'judged'....anyone see the irony in this?
So - as far as the movie goes - it's not too bad. Sure, aficionado's of the original WILL have lots to pick holes in. But as a movie in it's own right it does not fail as utterly as some seem to think. But that is always subjective. I liked it. And if i had to pick a singular distracting point to the movie it would be the 'new' character of the little boy....a very irksome little critter he portrays. And I did not fall asleep, the plot was 'relatively' well done and if only they had used the mega bot GORT more it could had quite a punch! (pun intended).
But to me the real part here is the message that is rather well delivered. Clear, Cleese and concise! A message that is SO relevant right now. So for for me that outweighs any 'normal' critiquing. Ultimately i think the messenger did quite well in delivering a clear and relevant message.
What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
Mind YOUR Evolution [...and the reverse 'of' this title]
To balance the meager comments on this excellent view into the mostly unknown world of quantum physics - so here is my take.
This movie is about using your mind, and how it works - but also MORE so how we are affected by things - whether we understand them or NOT!
I suggest that most viewers "should" watch the 1st movie, "What the Bleep", FIRST. Else watching this part II alone (w)could be "confusing"...(lol)
This movie is for all people who have started 'thinking' about more than what is proffered in the mainstream media. Being an avid reader or comfortable exploring 'new' ideas would greatly help in understanding the 'story' that's told in 'snippets of interviews.
Perhaps it helps thinking about the fact that an 'observer' doing an experiment affects that experiments outcome in some manner - and that an 'experiment' could be simply your life and your choices.
Not a movie for all - sure! But if evolution is humanity's theme this movie could be a helpful tool in shedding some light on "us" and how we use our minds. Watch both movies! Watch each a few times at least.
Even if you are already well versed in Quantum, Quarks and Esoterics - this movie is still an excellent stage for yourself or friends to ponder on!
Unknown is simply a state of mind and "lack of action"! The unknown overwhelmingly engenders fear and confusion. But we have the Internet and vast repositories of knowledge - so what's our excuse for not using these resources? ...AND enjoying the ride! ...Enjoying the trip into the "Rabbit Hole" which each new 'unknown' presents us with!
If you DO like this movie then at least you know the 'beginning' has already started for yourself!