the biblical symbols in this film are very striking.  The clouds moving across the evening sky, the lights within the clouds.  Remind the watcher of biblical appearances by god.  The intense desire on the part of the characters to go to the source of these events, also points to biblical situations.  The special effects are dazzling in my opinion, although I don't believe these events could have been kept secret for very long, in view of the number of people involved in them.  The lighter scenes are quite humorous, especially the mash potatoes.  This film in my opinion, was designed to make the viewer feel closer to his creator, and to dispell the idea that we are totally alone in the universe.  A very good film, well worth purchasing.  JRV