Comments on: 5 Best Mind Bending Movies

By: Skip Pierce

Skip Pierce — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 20:01:20 +0000

Ex Machina is definitely a contender, but I think you should have added or at least considered Coherence. Like Primer, the movie has “already started” way before you begin to watch it.
As an aside, I didn’t like Primer very much. thought it moved too slowly. (IMHO)

By: Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes — Fri, 19 May 2017 21:38:38 +0000

In reply to Ari.

What about this list here? I am trying to pull together a much bigger and better list…

https://taylorholmes.com/2017/02/03/help-me-build-a-new-mind-job-mind-bending-mind-f-movie-list/

By: Ari

Ari — Tue, 16 May 2017 22:47:49 +0000

I found you through Coherence. You haven’t updated this list in this reality! :)

By: Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:24:28 +0000

In reply to Ben. Hey there Ben, Yeah - this post was written back in 2011. I should do a new one and include some newer better ones. Ex Machina would make the list, it would just depend on how long the list got. But yeah, I did a post about Machina over here, here, and again here. Pretty big fan of that flick. And if you liked that, you should check out Uncanny. Same ballgame even better mind-job-ness though. Taylor

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:56:27 +0000

In reply to Ineke Clewer. I sincerely think Ex Machina could get at least an honorable mention. But maybe I am wrong in reading Calebs character in a way he wasnt meant to be read. I dont want to spoil anything, but Caleb in Ex Machina was one of the most amazing mind f*cks for me when I noticed it second time around...

By: Lauren Pace

Lauren Pace — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:36:54 +0000

In reply to Ian Scaife. Agree on Enemy! Also: Coherence and The One That I Love. I've seen them both mentioned in other spots in your site.

By: Shivom

Shivom — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 21:54:01 +0000

In reply to Taylor Holmes.

Hello again, I’m so glad to be having this conversation with you Taylor. Yes indeed, we’re twins lol. I’ve had gone through all your reviews and discussion threads. Must admit, you’ve got another fan. Bookmarked the site as one of my favorites, and yes I would love to share my views with the viewers over all those mind-bending movies.

PS – l forgot to mention a few movies I can’t simply resist to watch over and over.

1. Lucy
One of the greatest philosophical Sci Fies which tells you the capability your powerful brain possesses. From telekinesis to time travel, one can be invincible and do anything you can ever imagine with the help of that all-powerful brain which we barely use upto it’s true potential.

2. Coherence
Much like Primer, the movie was made with the lowest possible expenses. Underrated like Triangle, but the intensity of plot and meaningfulness unravels and as the timeline starts to loop only to develop even more complex parallel realities as a comet passes close to the Earth.

3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
This is a very thought provoking movie with a deep meaning carved within. Life goes backwards for poor Benjamin as he is born old and gets younger all the way back to infancy.

4. Source Code
Here again, you get to see the protagonist relive a time gap of 8 minutes multiple times to spot and identify a bomber who is further planning a nuclear explosion in the city. What follows is totally unexpected and leaves the audience gazing up in amazement and deep thoughts as the credits roll.

That’s it for now, I’m sure my twin might have watched these too.
Thankyou so much for providing us with these wild theories and open-end climaxes. These threads never get old. Well wishes for the future, dear Taylor.
– Shivom

By: Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:51:43 +0000

In reply to Shivom.

Hey there Shivom,
Great list of movies. I believe I have seen them all and can vouch for their brilliance. Kudos. Shivom, I have long reviews and discussions of many of these movies that you should check out and comment on. But regardless it sounds like we are twins separated at birth with a lot of the same interests. Sending you all the appropriate best friend forms presently.

Haha – Taylor

By: Shivom

Shivom — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:12:52 +0000

Hey, been through the whole thread. I found this blog really interesting. I’m a Hollyholic and love Sci Fies / Psychotic Thrillers / Comedy / Dramas AF… Taylor, you’re cool. Primer’s been one of my favorites and it still takes my breath away everytime I think of it. I preferably go through as many details as possible after I watch a movie. I review all the possibilities and theories the plot might suggest to. I’m damn deep into the space fantasies as well. I have a list of a few movies left unmentioned in the thread so far. I would strongly recommend you guys to watch these all time ‘Mindfuck’ Movies.
1. Interstellar
I’m surprised to know that I’m the first one to be coming up with this name here. I bet most of y’all have already watched it. Guess what, its Christopher Nolan.
2. Edge of Tomorrow
Time loops, Alternate realities, Alien invasion and Tom Cruise. A perfect mix of comedy, action, science and thrills.
3. Triangle
This is seriously one of those underrated films which deserve attention and respect. The references in this suspense thriller Sci Fi are so strong and meaningful.
4. Predestination
Simply perfect. Yet another thriller science fiction with time travel which would squeeze your brains out.
5. Looper
You can’t miss this one. The plot it extremely fine and screenplay is as amazing as it could ever be.
6. AI : Artificial Intelligence
A very emotional and heart melting fantasy. Dramatic and scientific at the same time.
7. Pulp Fiction
One of those indie dramas which leave your mouth wide open as the credits roll. Parallel storylines intersect.
8. 2001 : A Space Odyssey
Another name I hoped to see up there but couldn’t find. One of the finest space travel movies. Journey to the Jupiter.
9. Prometheus
Dwelling in the concept of Gods and our existence, this movie raises very valid and excellent questions of the motive and destiny of our lives. And we even get to meet out creators…!
10. Project Almanac
A scholar who just got selected in the MIT discovers an unfinished project of his dead scientist dad which accidentally leads him to be the inventor of a Time Machine. Much like primer. Just not that complicated.
11. The Butterfly Effect
Explains the significance and viability of the Chaos Theory. How one simple flutter of a butterfly’s wing can create a hurricane on the other side of the globe.
12. Identity
As already mentioned several times.
Psychological thriller with suspense so killing you’d rather watch it again and again. The End is just overwhelming and one of the greatest WTFs. Just like Shutter Island, the movie has a well written story and climax.

You can’t miss these movies. Just add them all in your string right away. I bet you won’t regret. Thank me later.
Also, ‘Mr. Nobody’ has been in one of my best movies’ list. I loved ‘Fight Club’ as much as ‘Inception’. ‘Memento’ sure is a masterpiece. I’m so obsessed with ‘Donnie Darko’. ‘Mulholland Drive’ was unexceptionable. ‘The Prestige’, ‘The Fountain’, ‘Se7en’ and ’12 Monkeys’ were great as well.
This thread has all the movies worth watching and I’m really thankful to all you folks for sharing your views.