I first rented this when I had netflix, just because it was there and seemed interesting. I was expecting nothing much from it.
I am pretty picky when it comes to TV and movies... not a snob, by any means - it just takes a lot to hold my attention and I HATE the standard corny, crappy, predictable "Hollywood" BS.
Going into it with zero expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly awesome this movie turned out to be!!! And I mean... really, really good!! I NEVER buy movies because I see no reason to watch it again if you've seen it before, unless it just happens to be on TV or something. But, this one I had to have!! I even have the Aeolus (the ship from the movie) as the wallpaper on my tablet and laptop! And I seriously don't ever devote myself to anything entertainment-related that deeply.
I REFUSE to be a "spoiler" so I won't say anything specific, which makes it difficult to express what makes it so cool... Trust me, it is VERY clever, far beyond what you will even think after watching it one time. Every time you watch it you figure it out more and more... it's like a puzzle with so many intricate pieces. I love movies that make you think - and this one really does that! Everyone who I have had watch this since I had it on DVR (and now own on DVD) has loved it!! And was talking about all of the possibilities of it for a long time after watching it. I haven't had one person not love it after watching it.
I'm still not 100% certain on what it is that is happening (which I enjoy), but I have my theories, and so does my husband - and they both differ. It leaves you wondering. There are so many subtleties throughout the movie that you won't even notice until you watch it again... and again (seriously). I'd love to explain, but I don't want to ruin anything for anyone!!
Watch this movie! (watch it more than once). You'll love it too!!
I am pretty picky when it comes to TV and movies... not a snob, by any means - it just takes a lot to hold my attention and I HATE the standard corny, crappy, predictable "Hollywood" BS.
Going into it with zero expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly awesome this movie turned out to be!!! And I mean... really, really good!! I NEVER buy movies because I see no reason to watch it again if you've seen it before, unless it just happens to be on TV or something. But, this one I had to have!! I even have the Aeolus (the ship from the movie) as the wallpaper on my tablet and laptop! And I seriously don't ever devote myself to anything entertainment-related that deeply.
I REFUSE to be a "spoiler" so I won't say anything specific, which makes it difficult to express what makes it so cool... Trust me, it is VERY clever, far beyond what you will even think after watching it one time. Every time you watch it you figure it out more and more... it's like a puzzle with so many intricate pieces. I love movies that make you think - and this one really does that! Everyone who I have had watch this since I had it on DVR (and now own on DVD) has loved it!! And was talking about all of the possibilities of it for a long time after watching it. I haven't had one person not love it after watching it.
I'm still not 100% certain on what it is that is happening (which I enjoy), but I have my theories, and so does my husband - and they both differ. It leaves you wondering. There are so many subtleties throughout the movie that you won't even notice until you watch it again... and again (seriously). I'd love to explain, but I don't want to ruin anything for anyone!!
Watch this movie! (watch it more than once). You'll love it too!!