Picking Nits
Rushed trials; Kevin’s marriage; his mother’s secrecy; “Dad”; Larry’s hygiene; the ending
In the discussion (5)
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- Trials move too quickly, recesses are casually granted, and surprise evidence is admitted without adequate review; Kevin is also a poor husband.
- The mother’s knowledge of Milton, lack of warning and recognition after decades raise questions; Kevin suddenly calling Milton Dad feels odd.
- The dreamlike reset ending is challenged, while Satan’s continual testing is offered as an explanation.
- Larry does not wash his hands in either version of the bathroom scene.
- One interpretation sees a time loop: rejecting the bargain sends Kevin back for another test, while accepting would let events continue.