I was stating that the unrealistic part of the film, as Benjamin mentioned, was how easy it is to break into the room that controls the surrogates.

I would expect us to get closer to real virtual bodies in the future. So to answer the question, we are not that far away from it. Thank you for the comment!

“Is this the Krusty Krab?”

“NO!!! THIS IS PATRICK!!!”

I really like your unique viewpoint! It’s hard to compare life to a train, because life is much more shaky and uncertain than the path of the train. But I agree with your analysis. I can only imagine that surviving a suicide attempt would leave you with a lot of questions. And if you can find the right answers, you can turn your life around.

Alex,

You’re welcome for the insights! I think the movie deals with many themes of loss in life. Literally and figuratively. When they incorrectly performed the feather ritual, they were all disconnected. But in the end, they became reconnected. I absolutely agree! The movie is so complex, but it contains a few simple messages. Leave behind your emotional baggage. Give up your past, because it is blocking your ability to live and love.

And I loved the song “Champs Elysées” at the end. It’s an absolutely classic, and it went so well with the credits!

Aqeel,

Thanks! You should watch the movie; it’s not for everyone, but if you’re on this website, I’m sure you will love it!

When the train gets lost I recall Francis repeating what Brendan says; “We can’t locate ourselves right now” or something on those lines. The train’s journey is a spiritual one for the three brothers, and that quote shows how lost they are after the their father’s death a year ago, and their mother’s abandonment.

I’m still not sure about the feathers. But I agree that it’s telling that each brother does something different. I view this as showing how they are not on the same wavelength. We are told by Francis that they used to be so close when they were younger, this scene could represent how they’ve grown apart. And later in the film they perform the blessing together, correctly, showing their renewed togetherness, looking to the future with optimism.

I interpreted the brothers dropping their luggage as they run for the Bengali Lancer as leaving all their baggage behind, metaphorically aswell as literally. I just love the simplicity of that image.

I really enjoyed the Darjeeling Limited, not just on an entertainment level, but also the deeper meaning and timelessness of the symbols it presented. Also, a fantastically apt soundtrack.

Alex