Movies have become an integral part of our lives, serving as a source of entertainment and escape. However, beyond the evident storyline, some movies possess a hidden meaning that viewers don’t usually pay attention to. Here are ten mind-blowing movie theories that you never knew.
1. The Prestige (2006)
Many people assume that the final catchphrase of The Prestige, “Are you watching closely?” means that the viewer needs to pay close attention. However, this phrase has a more profound meaning, as it implies that the movie itself is a magic trick being played on the viewer. The constant misdirection and coming of “clones” serve as evidence that the movie is a trick.
2. Fight Club (1999)
Fight Club has several interpretations, but the most stunning one is that the narrator, Tyler Durden, represents the narrator’s split personality. This theory states that Tyler Durden is a figment of the narrator’s imagination and that all the events in the movie are delusions projected by the narrator.
3. The Shining (1980)
The Shining is a horror movie that has left viewers in awe for decades. However, some viewers believe that the movie is hidden with an underlying theme. The theory suggests that Stanley Kubrick’s intention was to use The Shining as a meta-commentary on how to make a horror film, from the use of colour to the music and camera angles.
4. Toy Story (1995)
One theory that has been going around for quite some time is that Andy’s mother gave him Woody and Buzz, but it’s unclear who Andy’s father is. Thus, some viewers have hypothesised that Andy’s father was a known character from Toy Story. Most notably, a post-credit scene in Toy Story 2 showed a claim ticket to a car repair service named Al’s Toy Barn, implying that Andy’s father’s identity is Al himself.
5. The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix was groundbreaking in the field of Visual Effects and its storyline. However, there is a theory that suggests that the entirety of the movie takes place in the future, post-apocalypse. This theory proposes that rather than live in a computer-generated world, the characters are in an underground bunker, controlled with technology to make them believe they are experiencing an idealistic world.
6. The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King is one of the most iconic animated films of all time, and while its message about finding your place in the world is evident, some viewers have a different interpretation. The Scar conspiracy theory suggests that Scar did not kill Mufasa for the throne but rather to restore balance in the Pride Lands. This theory rests on the fact that the reason why the Pride Lands were barren and without food is that Mufasa’s reign made all the animals afraid to hunt. Scar, on the other hand, made the herbivores eat the dead animals and thus restored balance.
7. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
The Dark Knight Rises marked the end of the acclaimed Batman trilogy. However, a theory exists that suggests that if Bane’s mask was removed, he would die instantly. Still, this is inaccurate. The concept behind Bane’s mask is to provide him with a continuous stream of pain medication because he broke his back. Thus, if he were to remove it, he would suffer from severe pain but would not die instantly.
8. Inception (2010)
Inception is a movie that plays with the mind and turns reality on its head. This theory suggests that Leonardo Dicaprio’s character, Cobb, never left the dream world and was still stuck in limbo. The theory is based on the fact that Cobb is wearing his wedding ring throughout the movie, a symbol that he is still trapped in his dream world.
9. Back to the Future (1985)
The Back To The Future trilogy is a classic, but some viewers suggest that there is a plot hole in the original movie. The theory states that in 1955, Marty McFly’s presence in the past should have altered the future long before he had a chance to change things. Thus, instead of his previous timeline changing slowly, it should have been instant, which is not the case in the movie.
10. The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show is a fascinating movie that explores the limits of reality and how our lives are curated for media consumption. However, some viewers suggest that Truman is not the only one in the Truman Show. Rather, the townspeople themselves are also extras in the show, with their every action and behaviour staged for Truman’s entertainment.
In conclusion, movies are a fantastic medium that can entertain and captivate viewers, but they also have hidden meanings that we must pay close attention to. These ten mind-blowing movie theories show us that there is always a deeper meaning behind what we see on the screen.
