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Fragments, edges and textures. These are what the sub-layers of A.I. look like that make up the 'entity' with the final ability to recognize the image of a cat vs a dog.

The human mind too, has those layers of fragments, existing within some kind of memory-consciousness continuum.

This film is a unique mirror into what the life of a mind-without-consciousness might wander back to; traversing its very structures, and the nodes and moments it believes gave meaning to it; coolly observing the meaning it gave to itself.

This story is presented as: life as a sandcastle of sorts; built upon layers of its own self, varying in form -from the events it encountered, and shaped by the meaning it co-created at those events.

Time, space, geometry, persons and subsequence -except emotion, are trivialities to a mind looking at itself -and all that it was; when at or near its end.

It, and what it experiences are no more scary nor disorienting than mortality itself; norso even the thought of it, or those thoughts which immediately precede its onset.

"I'm thinking of ending things" means many things; and many things and many meanings are the substrate of the mind. One substrate; many paths. This film portrays that statement; as all art must, for the audience to witness, ponder and share: in what 'meaning' remains; previously unseen, previously unknown. Especially about that which is never perfectly graspable, never perfectly known. -Adriel Wool

Score: Brilliant, lush and beautiful Script / Dialog: Both on-the-cuff and off; carrying the story, while giving itself allowances to maneuver SFX / Sound Design: Powerful, interesting Pacing: Not rushed Casting: Unbelievable (might be the first time you'd think "they got it right") VFX: Far beyond expectation in execution and artistry Originality: Meets expectations, exceeds projections Transitions: Synchronous, hypnotic Emotional shifts: Rich, if not slightly exhausting

The scares were exhilarating and did not leave the imagination wanting for any greater payoff than what was abundantly delivered. The scare-reveals far exceeded expectation in their detail, artistry and morbidity. The score was markedly brilliant and matched the theatrical expectation of a cinematic experience. The sound design and voice modulation SFX were crisp, with rich harmonics, overtones and punchy bass. The casting decisions prove: that careful effort will produce amazing results for continuity-in-storytelling and suspension of disbelief; expertly executed here -in multiple ways.

The presentation of victimization by the antagonist is so talent-fully executed, the audience feels split between sadness and satisfaction as characters meet their demise.

One scene, truly emulates what it might be like for a mammal to act like a reptile; and how it might go about doing so -right at the exact moment its prey finds itself entirely inside that predator's kill zone (cheers to the actor, director and editor).

This film genuinely straddled two incompatible worlds fluidly; one of horror, shock, torment and terror; with another of actuality per how humans speak and think, how they make decisions differently from each other, and somehow too; a parallel world where humor remains a legitimate mode of thought even despite any level of absurdity-of-circumstance.

This film can be watched -easily once every year and half or so, with friends or by oneself; and not be bored. Other films like 2001, The Goonies, Caddyshack -all also have this quality.

The theater staff DID float a red helium filled balloon inside the room during the film; causing the words "oh (hell) no, oh (hell) no..." to be audible from folks in the back of the theater LOL!

All in all; very satisfying. Emotionally; this felt like a roller coaster ride with a LOT of highs! Enjoy!

This film blows passed tropes and trigger points with such a high rate, that one feels reminded of timelessness despite trends. Definitions of character re-become truths about life and its stories. With value of life and relationships between the most duty-bound colliding with the whim and will of life's possessors and takers; its arc takes form. Cheers to all participating in this wonderful and challenging reflection of life; what we take, and what gets done to take back what was taken. Reminding us that if we knew better in the first place, we would be without burden of such. Double cheers!! :) :)