The Last Mimzy (version A)

The Last Mimzy. Viewed on 3-26-09 at Karesotes Showplace 14 in New Lenox, IL

There is something about a movie that taps into the rich mythological heritage of humanity that I really respond to. The movie need not be about actual myths, like Clash of the Titans, but needs to use the symbolism in it's own fashion.

"There's a fundamental image in the old babylonian mythology of the god Marduk, the great sun god, the shaper and creator of the world. What does he create the world out of? His grandmother, Tiamat, who comes as a monster and he carves her up." Quoted from A Joseph Campbell Companion, page 34.

The future is saved from the tears of a little girl. A little girl feeling all cut up and torn by grief because her friend Mimzy is dying.

"That's the way the animus is: It is a projection of something the female could do but allows the male to do for her. Though not half so vital a presence, he is a machine with a body that's specialized, so he can do these things..." Quoted from A Joseph Campbell Companion, page 35.

The little girl needs her brother to help send Mimzy home and save the future. He is "the Engineer", creator of the generator for the time machine. He is able to see the lines of force moving through out the world. He, at her request, speaks to the insects to have them help hide their escape from the research lab.

Oh and how it continues. Oh and how I loved it.
-Jason
www.littleenandbigen.com