Yes, this film does require a few viewings to understand what just might be going on. And the more you understand the story, the more you get pulled into the film's vision.
I have not read the book nor the original screenplay, but Bryce (Rip Torn) may have a lot to do with this whole movie, after all his character is one of the first to be introduced in the film(If you blink you'll miss him) This might explain how Newton (David Bowie) soons carry his similar characteristics. The hunger for Earth's cultural-consumer corporation and idealistic propaganda, as well as odd, sexual behavior.
As for the rest of the movie, it is well-done, not to be taken seriously, yet this is a flick that can plant images and thoughts into your mind about what happens if a cosmopolitan "ALIEN" such as Newton could drop into the earth's atmosphere.
Like I said, re-view the film (Restored version) and decide for yourself.
I have not read the book nor the original screenplay, but Bryce (Rip Torn) may have a lot to do with this whole movie, after all his character is one of the first to be introduced in the film(If you blink you'll miss him) This might explain how Newton (David Bowie) soons carry his similar characteristics. The hunger for Earth's cultural-consumer corporation and idealistic propaganda, as well as odd, sexual behavior.
As for the rest of the movie, it is well-done, not to be taken seriously, yet this is a flick that can plant images and thoughts into your mind about what happens if a cosmopolitan "ALIEN" such as Newton could drop into the earth's atmosphere.
Like I said, re-view the film (Restored version) and decide for yourself.