user-469-106662
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I love Michelle Yeoh in every performance I have seen -- even this one. And to see stunning Jamie Lee Curtis as this bureaucrat from hell was a special treat. But the premise of the movie (multiple time streams) overwhelmed the point of the movie, which was as fluid and contradictory as the premise. For example, did mom ever love her daughter unconditionally? Or was she critically demanding and therefore demeaning in multiple streams?
It was, at moments, a delightfully chaotic comedy but for me, it did not go beyond that despite the implied promise.
There is a problem with the premise which is that every single moment in the entire universe can start a new stream: An infinity of infinities. Philosophically, this idea conflates possibility with actuality. It is fun to think of meaningful streams slipping into each other, but that simply adds to the complexity (infinity to the power of infinity).
It was, at moments, a delightfully chaotic comedy but for me, it did not go beyond that despite the implied promise.
There is a problem with the premise which is that every single moment in the entire universe can start a new stream: An infinity of infinities. Philosophically, this idea conflates possibility with actuality. It is fun to think of meaningful streams slipping into each other, but that simply adds to the complexity (infinity to the power of infinity).
Even without considering the almost complete lack of a Karon story (dialogue, rich quirky characters) that so many have noted, this movie was shallow, cliched, and void of any passion (except on the part of the cat & dog). Mathison was nice, dutiful, and totally unlike any Episcopal priest I've ever encountered. (As a seminary educated psychotherapist, I've worked with many clergy over the tears.). They are typically very intelligent, love words, range from serious to quirky. The American Episcopal church is high church, lots of form. That sanctuary was too relaxed in appearance, more like a small Baptist or Methodist church. And I've never been enamored by Andie MacDowell. Lots of gorgeous hair & a sophisticate, but so devoid of energy. There was zero chemistry between the two. Hard to believe someone green lighted this film.