My friend and I had a long discussion on the ride home after watching it
My fren agrees viewers may see religious implications in the movie, with its messianic mermaid and chlorinated holy water
The Residents --- Faith comes to us through Christ to make us pure in the eyes of God. Faith is difficult to understand and isnÂ’t always clear. Faith becomes stronger when others believe
He depicts an ethnically diverse group of characters setting aside their differences to protect the pool girl from a dog-like predator. = followers
The Narf--- represents faith and purity and Christ
The Dog -- - Satan, needless to say.
Rain --- rain during the death of Christ, the pure and holy cleansing coming down from heaven
The Eagle --- represents God taking us home to Heaven. The Eagle was shown stuffed and mounted because that is how God sees us now. Through ChristÂ’s sacrifice and our submission we are made pure.
The movie for once force you to try, for a moment, to become self aware of your own sense of purpose as well as your own imagination and self-image, then this movie was beautifully done.Shyamalan remains a crafty storyteller and spinner of fantastic mystery, and . There is emotion and feeling and yes, heart, to this tale.
