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Suntzie t1_jc5ro3o wrote

I thought the philosophical crux of the movie had more to do with existentialism and nihilism than theory of mind.

Also, all things considered, for an eccentric movie they handled the science and philosophy relatively well imho.

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BraveSirZaphod t1_jc6e7p8 wrote

Yeah, that was my thought exactly. It's an exploration of existentialism, with a focus on absurdism, that simply uses a sci-fi multiverse setting to illustrate its points.

Hell, you can very easily interpret all the multiverse stuff as metaphor that never actually occurred in the primary universe of the movie, and the fundamental plot (re: the existentialist journey and resolution of familial trauma) is still there. To me, it was essentially an absurdist dialogue illustrated through sci-fi, and to that end, I found it to be incredibly clever.

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macawkerts t1_jc7bh8k wrote

I think it is more about Absurdism than existentialism. The film calls for you to rebel against the void and create your own.

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mundodiplomat t1_jc7q0ij wrote

Such a fresh topic in this day and age, am I right or what?! Individualism, create your own unique identity and meaning. True post-modern western values right in your face, not blatantly explicit at all. So fresh!

I am sorry but there is nothing new this movie brings to the table other than an over-stylized chaotic spectacle to overload your senses into thinking you've seen something amazing. Classic tik-tok generation stuff.

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macawkerts t1_jc7yey4 wrote

Hate to break it to you pal, I neither use or am a part of the tiktok generation. But I get it, you are smarter than everyone and it is your unbearable burden to let everyone know just how smart you are. Classic tik-tok generation stuff.

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elbitjusticiero t1_jclo379 wrote

The most cursory reading of Heidegger would show you that rebelling against the void and creating your own is the opposite of going along with the narcissistic herd.

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