The movie leaves a lot for the audience to figure out, though, and if I have to go find external resources to have that question answered, or have some stranger on the internet lecture me for not understanding it, then I consider that the filmmakers’ failure for not being able to communicate their intention to the audience clearly.
Honestly, this has been my major problem with the film from the jump. As soon as I kept seeing questions this movie raised being answered by things like a reference book or an amusement park ride instead of in the film proper, I knew that this film was a complete failure in my eyes.
I think it’s also indicative of how Disney’s going to start treating films, tv shows, and other media as pieces of content rather than individual things that will stand up on its own. But, that’s a whole other can of worms to open…