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"Wow, only five comments?!? (They're meaty comments though.) \n\n \n\nIs it just me, or is this on anyone else's \"favorite films\" list? \n\n \n\nI think the different interpretations debated above get at one reason why it's so great - because this film is so complex. \n\n \n\nYes, it's about religion, and a conception of God as manipulative and controlling. \n\n \n\nYes it's about media and how media shapes and controls our desires. \n\n \n\nYes it's about the nature of storytelling. \n\n \n\netc. etc. \n\n \n\nThat's why I love it. It's complex. It's a meta-narrative, but it's operating on a lot of different levels. \n\n \n\nI'm ashamed to say I haven't seen many of Weir's films? Where should I start? \n\n \n\nAlso, I've been watching this with an eye for what exactly Niccol gets right here that he doesn't get right in so many of his other films (Gattaca being the notable exception, although, having watched that a few weeks ago, I'd say it's significantly flawed in a way The Truman Show  \n\n \n\nMaybe because, according to wikipedia, Weir had Niccol write 16 drafts of the script before he filmed it? \n\n \n\nI also think the fact that Niccol is directing all of his own material, and is presumably more 'in charge' of it might be a consideration. I know I'd love to see another film from Niccol as brilliant as this. (Probably not The Host . . . but you never know.) \n"
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