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This movie is entertaining, but I think it leaves young male viewers out. There should really be a male version of this movie where Reason shows up to bring all these emotions into line to create an orderly mind that utilizes these emotions as needed for positive ends. Sons watching this movie may be led to believe that emotions rule the mind which is surely true in this context, but would be misleading at best to young male viewers, and potentially damaging to their Patriarchal development. Now if the goal of this movie is to promote a movement to undermine the thousands year old reality of the supremacy of Reason and the process of maturity whereby emotions are subjugated to Reason, it is right on the mark. And where is Faith to keep anxiety in check?

I would not have gone to see this movie had my son not dragged me. I figured there was so much more that I could be doing with 3 1/2 hours of my day. But I was very pleasantly surprised. The younger generation made this movie so much better than I was expecting. It was much more than spectacular visuals with vilified human aggressors. There was convincing character development and plenty of suspense. There were a few predictable parts, which convinced my son that I must have somehow seen it before. But, that is to be expected. Honestly, the best movie I've seen in a while. I really enjoyed the technology aspect, as well as the amazing sea creatures.

I'm not sure why this movie is being rated so low. It must be the same people that rated Everything Everywhere All At Once so high 😒. I was solidly entertained and my boys loved it! Well worth the $60 for admission + $20 for popcorn and a drink + $5 for gas. And Thank God our friends brought ear plugs. Yes, the end is nigh for the big screen. But, this was still good fun mindless entertainment.