I just watched "Primer," a unique, low budget indy film about 4 young scientist types who work together in a garage at night to create what seems to be computer stuff. Then 2 of them break off to work together and create...god knows what.
I wanted to like this movie. I was intrigued by it, but so confused as to who was who and what sort of time travel were they involved in and what they hell had they DONE, anyway.
At any rate, despite confusion so massive that I'm not even sure what I saw in terms of story, I would recommend this film to any fledgling filmmakers. It's got a well constructed look and just 'cuz I didn't follow it doesn't mean it's not good.
On the other hand, ordinarily I'm no slouch when it comes to figuring out plots, twists, and general themes. So maybe it's not such a good thing that I've no idea what I saw.
This has got to be one of the more confusing posts I've ever written. Testament to the film....
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd