On the surface, Bubble Boy is a silly comedy with cartoonish characters, sometimes sophomoric jokes, and slapstick gags. Even just on that level, though, it's near the top of its genre.
However, the film also has many deeper levels of meaning and commentary. To what extent is each of us a "boy in a bubble," or a freak of some other description? To what extent do we hold ourselves back from living life to the fullest? To what extent do we allow others to hold us back? Can we not live more fully by embracing our own freakishness?
Watch this movie, watch the bubble boy explore the world, and think about how you can escape your own bubble. You have nothing to lose but 84 minutes and a couple of bucks for the video rental. You won't regret it!
However, the film also has many deeper levels of meaning and commentary. To what extent is each of us a "boy in a bubble," or a freak of some other description? To what extent do we hold ourselves back from living life to the fullest? To what extent do we allow others to hold us back? Can we not live more fully by embracing our own freakishness?
Watch this movie, watch the bubble boy explore the world, and think about how you can escape your own bubble. You have nothing to lose but 84 minutes and a couple of bucks for the video rental. You won't regret it!