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One big question I need help with.

posted 10 years ago by Cube_Brick1138
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*Warning: Spoilers*

Loved the movie. Watched it a few times. But one thing I need some confirmation on - is Henry lucid the entire film and know he's in a dream state? Does he know the accident preceded the film's events and he caused death; and that's why he's depressed and suicidal the entire film?

Or is he as wrapped up in the plot as the rest of the characters and trying to figure it out too?

Or a third option - is Henry dropping in and out of lucidity. In some scenes he's lost like the rest of the characters. In others he knows what happened and what is happening?

Any help/opinions/insight is greatly appreciated.

"I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"

[–] Xeokym 10 years ago

It's been awhile since I watched this movie & I'm thinking about watching it now. From what I remember of it, my impression was like your third option - he is sometimes sort of aware it's a dream & other times is all caught up in it & doesn't seem to realize or have the ability to step back a bit and see that. I don't think he is just wrapped up in the plot & blissfully unaware. It seems like he realizes it might be a dream or that something unusual is going on but he's not sure what.

Once I watch it again my opinion might change...I'll post here again if it does.

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