The lack of a thorough examination of all Four Throughlines hinders this film from rising above.
Great concepts and a beautiful soundtrack make this film more than worth checking out. In the end though, it is still just a tale, falling short of being something truly meaningful.
For a more comprehensive analysis of this film, please read the article Untapped Potential.
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