Predestination- My take on the movie with spoilers

Predestination is one of those movies that you can’t stop thinking about even after a day you’ve watched the movie. Not that the plot is confusing or that it needs to be over-analyzed to comprehend what the story was all about. It is one of those movies that teaches you and touches your heart and you only find that out the second the end credits roll in.

Predestination cannot be talked about without giving away the ending or a crucial part of the story that leaves you shocked. The only way to even begin writing about this movie is that first and foremost, it’s about a complex character with an unusual backstory. This character is strong yet piteous. The experiences this character faces, breaks your heart and when everything is revealed in a gripping climax, it stuns you and then overwhelms you with emotions.

This movie teaches you an important lesson- at the end of the day, only you can love and depend on yourself- a cruel lesson which is exemplified by the lead character. It was a part of the story that made me think how unforgiving this world can be and how opportunities for betterment is sometimes just ripped away from you in an instant.

The protagonist led a miserable lonely life but there was a silver lining in the beginning- superior intelligence and unmatched strength. But one mistake and that chance is taken away. The protagonist tries to fight for survival and this time finds a chance at love, except that results in abandonment and broken hearts.

The problems for the protagonist don’t end there. Life deals out more blows and the character can do nothing but bow down and accept this harsh fate. It is only as year passes that the protagonist learns that some things are destined and inevitable. Things apparently have to fall in this way for the protagonist to achieve this fate.

The second half of the movie brings in twist after twist before the conclusion which many viewers would already guess…like I did. (I love to gloat).

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear Sci-fi is time travel and a lot of scientific jargon that is hardly crucial to the story. However Predestination steers far from the cliché of sci-fi time travel movies. It incorporates elements of drama and thrills that is extremely engrossing.

Although Ethan Hawke is the “big” name attached to this movie, I would have to applaud actress Sarah Snook for the acting skills she demonstrates in the movie. In fact, she’s the one that moves you and strings you to the story. If it weren’t for her brilliant acting, this movie could have easily faltered and wouldn’t have connected with the viewers.

This movie is definitely a must-watch. So…watch it!!!