"Adam & Eve" and the Tree of Knowledge

Rating: 5/10 (19 April 2009)

I haven't read all the comments, but someone did mention the "Adam & Eve" imagery at the end of the film. I just want to add that the obvious Edenic Tree they are heading for makes this a return to innocence, where the whole process of become human starts over again. There are probably some forbidden apples, too. You may or may not appreciate the overt religious theme (or, rather, "aliens and religion theme"), but the kids and the tree pretty much cement that interpretation. I must admit to being somewhat startled with the apocalyptic ending; but I liked the fact that the movie had the guts to be true to its nature and not pull any punches. Another film that has an actual "end of the world" with religious bent is the superb, highly recommended Mimi Rogers-starring "The Rapture."