This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 192! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey there, friends!
So, I just watched “Predestination” and let me tell you, my mind is, like, officially blown. You know how I dig those mind-bending flicks, right? Well, this movie takes the cake. Directed by the Spierig brothers, Michael and Peter, it’s based on the short story “—All You Zombies—” by Robert A. Heinlein, and oh boy, does it deliver a wild, time-jumping ride. 🚀
Now, this movie is not for the faint of heart. It’s a sci-fi thriller that weaves a story so complex, it’ll tie your brain in knots (in a good way, if you’re into that sort of thing). The plot is like a Russian nesting doll of twists and turns, and trying to explain it all without giving anything away feels downright impossible. But trust me, the ride is worth it.
The plot is deliciously complicated, so buckle up. Ethan Hawke plays this Temporal Agent – basically, a time-traveling detective – who’s on his final mission to stop a bomber. But it’s not your typical cop-chases-bad-guy storyline. This film twists time so much that you’ll need a diagram to keep up!
Let’s talk about Sarah Snook, who plays the mysterious “Unmarried Mother.” She absolutely steals the show with a performance that’s both heartbreaking and intense. Her story is the backbone of the film, starting as a young girl abandoned at an orphanage, growing into a writer with a pseudonym, all while carrying some seriously heavy emotional baggage. 🧳
Now, as our Temporal Agent zips through time, trying to prevent disasters, things get super interesting. There’s this jaw-dropping twist where—get this—the boundaries of identity and time become so tangled that you start questioning everything. Like, who’s who and what’s what!
One of my favorite parts? The whole ‘70s vibe. The costumes, the sets, they nailed it. It felt like stepping into a time machine. And the nerdy side of me loved how they handled the time travel science. It’s not just flashy tech and big words – there’s an emotional depth to it, making every jump back or forward feel heavy with consequence.
Also, shoutout to the film for not just being a sci-fi thriller. It dives deep into themes of identity, fate, and free will. It’s like, are we the sum of our choices or just pawns in a predestined game? Deep stuff, right?
And before I forget, the ending. No spoilers, but it’s a full-circle moment that’ll have you hitting rewind to catch all the clues you missed. Trust me, it’s a movie that keeps on giving, even on the second or third watch.
Alright, so if you’re up for a movie night that’s more like a brain workout, “Predestination” should be next on your list. Grab some popcorn, maybe a notebook (you might need it), and dive in. Let me know what you think, or if you figured out the timeline before the big reveal – no fibbing!
Catch you tomorrow!
Roger
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