Explores questions of consciousness interacting with high tech advancements, the film is also laced with a drastic dive into interpersonal/family/marital dynamics. A sort of meditation on the worst case scenarios, possibilities of the unknown territory of technological advancements and its interaction with human dynamics. The film maker seems to have couched various layers of meaning into the fibers of the film, and it does take a bit of interpretive finesse to see how the larger questions fit into the smaller choices of the film's elements. Some layers are more hidden than others, but on first glance may seem "basic". For example, the specific family holiday in question carries over many themes of birth/rebirth and redemption, which most viewers may not be cognizant of. It's an entertaining watch in any case and contains a lot of food for thought hidden in some very broad stroke silhouettes that paint out most of the film's progression. Thought provoking for those who might think twice about hidden meanings, and or engaging thriller for those who just want to dive into psychologically murky waters. The soil runs deep when the water isn't clean, a dose of reflection for those willing to look beyond the surface of the shallow pools of water, or silver, sometimes reflecting, or projecting, on the screen. 7 stars can surpass 8 or 9 stars for those who know their #s. And symbols. For those who know their references and allusions, a dive worth taking. Cosmic references of sorts, but even if you watch with blind eyes, you will probably still, enjoy your ride, ie probably still, enjoy, your view.
