The movie is way too unrealistic. No one plugs in a USB cable on the first try.
I fell asleep during this movie and then realized I needed to wake up two more times to sync with reality
I can see it over and over again! One of the best movies I ever seen.
I liked the film but there are times where things are bit disjointed. Kind of a parallel spin on some of the concepts seen in the Matrix, but without the heft and the fullness of that story.
For a full and emersive experience of the story, I recommend this movie to be seen with little to no prior knowledge. The movie is an underated masterpiece.
Reasons Why:
The cinematography is one of the best qualities of this picture, from close ups to 360 degree wide angles, the director really shows off a skill of visual story telling
The plot will keep you on your feet.
The dialogue feels robust and poetic for the entire movie
The acting was superb.
The way scenes are cut together, gives it the feel of a slow burn, but picks up after the pivotal moment.
The little things.
Majestic, the movie has a special flow, quite slow but that increases the beauty and the way that light is treated in open spaces. Mike Cahill will become a filmmaker to follow.
Faith / Science? What would you do if something scientific disproved your religious beliefs? / What would you do if something spiritual disproved your scientific beliefs? This is what I like about SciFi movies (and especially productions in which Mike Cahill and Brit Marling partner), they explore questions we might not ask ourselves if not prompted by good art. I think good art always addresses the lens through which we perceive life. This is that kind of a movie. Not that I think it will sway someone from one polar position to another, but, maybe, it is just enough to prompt a person to ask themself the question, "What would I do if something ... disproved my ... beliefs?" This isn't just a thinking movie it also entertains and has romance. Great cast (I'll watch any movie with either Brit Marling or Archie Panjabi but to have them both in the same movie? Gold. And, I was introduced to a new actor, Astrid Berger-Frisbey, whom I will now be following). Good script. I give this a 7 (good) out of 10. [SciFi Drama]
Like a haunting melody where the ghosts in the notes might be real.
A scientist who studies eyes believes he's discovered concrete proof there is no God, until it seems he's proven the contrary.
This mix of romance and metaphysics isn't usually my style, but approaching it from a scientist's point of view gave me a solid base from which to stand and watch the film.
