"Man is a social animal" - a quote that is attributed to Aristotle and a line from the movie, holds an important truth and is probably the core message. We need connections with others for many reasons. Connect reminds us of this and shows us some uncomplicated ways of doing so. As well as some other good points to keep on living and how we can choose to think about things.
It seems dull at moments. But this is it's power. Once the nature of this movie is understood it can be appreciated for what it is.
SPOILER - about the ending:
There is some suspense/mystery/foreboding as an recurring element which was successful in drawing me in and it kept me wondering what certain things meant and how it would all end. First i thought the final scene is only there to shock us and keep us thinking/talking about the movie and it's subject. I wanted a happy positive ending you see.
But the more sinister and logical explanation is that Brian's story ended when he sees a certain hoodie and a rope. What follows is another life that he could never experience. Perhaps that fantasy flashes before his eyes in his last moments and we get to see it. Reminds me of something that some 'jump survivors' have mentioned about what they wanted after they jumped. That they suddenly wished they had not done it but could keep on living and change their life. And some have indeed changed their lives for the better and are now even helping others.
SPOILER - about the ending:
There is some suspense/mystery/foreboding as an recurring element which was successful in drawing me in and it kept me wondering what certain things meant and how it would all end. First i thought the final scene is only there to shock us and keep us thinking/talking about the movie and it's subject. I wanted a happy positive ending you see.
But the more sinister and logical explanation is that Brian's story ended when he sees a certain hoodie and a rope. What follows is another life that he could never experience. Perhaps that fantasy flashes before his eyes in his last moments and we get to see it. Reminds me of something that some 'jump survivors' have mentioned about what they wanted after they jumped. That they suddenly wished they had not done it but could keep on living and change their life. And some have indeed changed their lives for the better and are now even helping others.