HighVoltage Member since Jan 04th 2004 16583 posts
Wed Oct-14-09 12:02 PM
24. "not sure i understand the message/meaning behind the film" In response to In response to 0
spoilers.....
what was the connection with the opening sequence to the rest of the film? I read this: "The inscrutable part is most evident in the opening scene, a parable entirely in Yiddish, about a wife who invites over for dinner a man who may or may not be a ghost. The parable's relation to the main story is tenuous, but nicely introduces a world in which faith can double as myth, and people don't so much take comfort in their faith as fear its wrath." Im not sure i buy this connection though.
also, what was the overall message? life sucks and keep taking it up the arse until it pushes you to the edge and when you finally give in and compromise your morals slightly, you really get fucked? I mean, yes I understand that every action has a consequence, as explained to the Korean kid.. and his action to change the grade caused the consequences at the end of the film. But the entire time we feel bad for the poor guy and dont blame him at all for taking the money under those circumstances- he deserves it... and thats what happens? I'm just unsure what the substance is that Im supposed to walk away with after watching the film.
with that said, i did enjoy it and like the person said above, I personally enjoyed it but not sure i can recommend it to everyone.