Watching a movie is like taking a trip into the mind of another person. Fiction stories are concocted by people 
based on their life experiences and imagination. When the stories are put onto film, audience members are allowed insight into the imagination and personal thoughts of the writer.
Some writers find it easy to share their ideas with other people. Their messages come out strong and clear so that no other interpretation can be assumed. However, there are a few directors who have such com
plex mind processes that they have difficulty sharing it with others in a linear, easy to understand manner.
Darren Aronofsky, David Lynch and Ingmar Bergman are examples of writers/directors that have this personal challenge. They do not always think in a formulaic, Hollywood manner and this can lead to complex story lines, odd dialogue and questionable plot lines.
However, just because a movie is confusing does not make it bad. Most of the films listed below are considered masterpieces- far beyond their time and steaming with profound thought. However, the full message cannot be understood in one viewing. An audience member may have to research the film and watch it over and over again before it starts making sense.
In order to help with the process of understanding, we have linked to the scripts to some of these great, but confusing, films. Reading the script may help give insight that simply watching the film would not. We hope that with time, you may be able to discover deeper meaning from these films and many other confusing masterpieces.
- (1957) The Seventh Seal Script
- (1977) Eraserhead [Transcript]
- (1995) Dead Man [Transcript]
- (1998) Pi Script
- (1999) Fight Club Script
- (2000) Memento Script
- (2001) Donnie Darko Script
- (2001) Mulholland Drive Script
- (2001) The Matrix Script
- (2003) The Matrix Reloaded Script
- (2003) The Matrix Revolutions Script
- (2004) Primer Script
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