Pinky, it is sad you think movies are only for entertainment and escape, simply because that is what they are to you.
Movies can and do entertain. Entertainment is indeed a form of escape for many, for relaxation too, and for enjoyment. But movies are like many other art forms in that they are created for a lot more than just entertainment and escape. Movies teach, satirize, move an audience to feel a certain emotional state, tell a story that needs to be told, just to name a few things.
When someone (like the OP) looks at a movie and critiques it, that person is not overthinking, or even thinking overly deeply about the movie. Your message of "Don't overthink!" is right in line with the atmosphere of today, and what it really means is "Don't think! Just be entertained. Just use movies to escape."
Personally I found a lot about this movie to comment on. It was done poorly. The characters were two-dimensional and there were several points of the film that were illogical (why would Caroline lay down to sleep outside by the satellite dish when a killer was out prowling? Why did the gym teacher knock on Barry's door to tell him the killer had died instead of texting or calling? and others.)
The filmmakers dropped the ball on several aspects of the movie, and there were all-too-clear influences of Donnie Darko in the camerawork, as well as Hedwig and the Angry Inch (in the 'flying down the hallway' scene).
Have I thought too much here? It took one or two minutes to think what I just wrote as I typed it. My brain is capable of a lot more thinking. If someone wants to critique a piece of entertainment, that's good exercise for the mind and promotes discussion. That's what message boards are for.
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