19 movies that are hard to understand on the first watch

Published Jan 30, 2025 16:27 ET

On the set of The Shining - Source: Getty

15) The Island

"The Island" London Premiere - Source: Getty

The Island is a complex narrative. The viewers are deceived into believing the movie to be a straightforward survival story however the slow unfolding can be difficult to understand for the first-time watchers according to the viewers. The movie deals with complex ethical issues through stunning visuals which can be confusing.