One of the main things that I found myself thinking about while watching this movie was the presence of mental illness. Milton's struggles with the early stages of dementia are really difficult to see, and one of the main reasons that those at round him didn't believe that there were actually aliens in his backyard. Yet, as folks around him eventually get introduced to the alien, named Jules, the more I continued to be reminded of Gregor in the metamorphosis. The reasons that Milton and Gregor alike were able to see aliens or become bugs were likely due to mental illness, but this is not only never addressed, but it's also something that isn't just a hallucination caused by one man. Others around them acknowledge the things that they see and or feel, and it's a fascinating concept to see put into film.
All in all a good film. Bit of a tearjerker. Made me think a lot about getting older and my relationship with my parents.
All in all a good film. Bit of a tearjerker. Made me think a lot about getting older and my relationship with my parents.