Super Me

Screenwriters make the movies & the creative process is still a mystery.

Barton Fink comes to mind as another of those process/wierd slice of life about a screen writer movies.

This has a much more fantastical element in it. THe premise about a "dream guardian" is an interesting point. How many times have you awoken holding that treasure from the dream & it just evaporates as full consciousness returns.

I like the imagery of the fish in the bowl & later of the fish all alone in the huge tank by itself. Several themes running through this flic & musing on the ideas with repeated viewings seems worthwhile imo.

Curious about the bad guys saying they are checks to 'correct' your world view & how violence will always shadow existence like breathing needed worth checking out. Be interesting to see Nightmare on elm street see how much this has taken from it in a back to back session.

At first we were intrigued. Then came the musical interlude... oh my god, this is not great. But then we decided to persevere. And we got intrigued. Again. Now sucked in to watching the end, we cluched the sofa in frustration for the nonsensical whimsy that brought us to the end.

Mild acting with good VFX. Unique storyline. Mix of laughs and frustration. Highly recommended.

This was quite an original film, the characters were good and kept you engrossed. The story was unique I haven't seen this dream types of films since inception or Freddie kruger. It was a very fantastical story which I enjoyed. Who wouldn't want to dream of gold and money. But there's always a price.

This movie has a beautiful production (be it locations, designs, sets etc.) and a great execution and development of a story. If you've seen the trailer (reason why you are interested), then you have all you need to know going in. It's a good movie, an entertaining watch, and it is well done!

The script reminded me of the movie Limitless, where there's growth to "power" for a man that sank to his lowest point. I believe the lead started as a writer as well?

Anyway, this movie feels much smoother, and goes different places. Therefore, it is distinct enough for any fan of similar storytelling.

Some movies are JUST about getting from point A to point B. But this photoplay provides a very interesting ending and framing. I'm still wrapping my head around it, reasons that make me think it could be letdown for some (explaining it's lower score). But to me, it adds an additional layer to an already entertaining movie that works as a nice bow to a finely wrapped gift. I'm sure, after that reading more on the concept of Id/Ego/Super Ego, a second watch or an analysis will yield many details incorporated during early scenes that will elevate the story telling even more.

As of writing these last sentences of my review, I still think I quite liked it and would gladly recommend it. I'll ponder on it some more, and maybe I'll like it even more.

It's more than "Give it a shot", somewhere near "Must-see". Plot is attractive and amazing. It's nothing like I have seen before. I can also vouch for special effects. The recent Chinese movies like "Special Me" or "Space Sweepers" are promising for sci-fi or fantasy seekers in the future.

I cannot understand the harsh criticism from people. When there is a limited selection of movies during the COVID-19 pandemic, these are gems. If you are a fantasy/sci-fi enthusiast, you will certainly like it.