Did you notice...
...that the term "seconds" was never used in the film? They were always called "reborns."
Very strange that they titled it with a term that was not used in the movie.
no second chances? i'll have my seconds? the seconds of a life ticking away?
i don't think it referred to the subjects themselves.
I second your notion that each different meaning of the word "second" allows us an interesting way to look at what's going on in the movie (whether intentional or not). To your list, I'll add the concept of a "second" in a duel. In this construction, life is the duel (if you will), duellists are participants, and seconds are merely witnesses or observers. In short, the Company gives these seconds the opportunity to get in on the action. Alas, for a lot of the clients it is a case of "once a second, always a second."
shareI think the term "seconds" could also apply to the American concept of "going back for seconds" at dinner. If you're well off enough, there's room for taking another full plate. However, in life, as it is at the family picnic, you don't always DESERVE a second helping. Most people only get what's on their plates on the first go 'round.
shareVery good. Also in that, although you may want a second helping, you're not as hungry as you thought you were and can't finish your plate.
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