Spoiler.. Problem in writing choices

Rating: Null/10 (5 January 2002)

spoiler:The problem in the ending is the surprise is a talk show like dialogue explanation of what we have just viewed. This device can excite some people who will then revel in having or having not been out witted, or fooled as in all mysteries. The problem is that the revelation is explained, not dramatically shown. It is a technique similar to Sherlock Holmes mystery, but written here without viewers having been given the knowledge that there is a mystery. So, the plot has to be explained to the hero and to the audience as the past is suddenly sorted into dream and reality. This device has the advantage, being some level of relative rarity in this genre of Sci-fi, cerebrally, but loses ALL dramatic impact, becomes comedic because of the panel discussion finale! Jumping off a giant building does not show one has conquered his fear of heights, but succumbed to it. Moreover, as our hero knows it's a dream, he knows a plunge will have no fatal consequences. So open your eyes, wake up film makers.