Lost Room

[LightPhoenix]

I'm pretty sure the intent was that you can't move anything with the Comb. The only real reason I think this is because later on, when Joe has the comb, he makes sure to pick up the shovel before he stops time again. In fact, nothing else ever moves when just the Comb is used. The money was more than likely an error, possibly due to it being written before the idea was solidifed.

 

[Fast Learner]

I'm pretty sure the intent was that you can't move anything with the Comb. The only real reason I think this is because later on, when Joe has the comb, he makes sure to pick up the shovel before he stops time again. In fact, nothing else ever moves when just the Comb is used

How does this not fit with stopping time with the comb, moving over to the register, putting your hands on the cash drawer, pulling it up and out the instant time resumes and immediately stopping time again, pocketing the cash and putting the drawer back? Since Joe was able to use the shovel he was holding when he stopped time, then the drawer would also be unfrozen if the guy was holding it when he again stopped time.

 

[DonTadow]

How does this not fit with stopping time with the comb, moving over to the register, putting your hands on the cash drawer, pulling it up and out the instant time resumes and immediately stopping time again, pocketing the cash and putting the drawer back? Since Joe was able to use the shovel he was holding when he stopped time, then the drawer would also be unfrozen if the guy was holding it when he again stopped time.

you would have seen a lot more images of the guy which would have really dismissed the mystery of that scene . Remember, the guy didn't know what the heck was going on. To use the comb, you need to comb your hair, meaning he'd have to pause at least a second whic his enough time to see someone standing near you.

 

[Fast Learner]

I'd argue, though, that if someone appeared off to the side and behind you for one second, you'd have time to realize that something was weird but nowhere near enough to register that a human suddenly appeared and disappeared, especially if the very next second the wacko in front of you suddenly vanishes.

 

[DonTadow]

I'd argue, though, that if someone appeared off to the side and behind you for one second, you'd have time to realize that something was weird but nowhere near enough to register that a human suddenly appeared and disappeared, especially if the very next second the wacko in front of you suddenly vanishes.

but there were 3 other people in the store and the scene shows the guy disappear once and them appear wierded out seeing him a few seconds later

 

[LightPhoenix]

How does this not fit with stopping time with the comb, moving over to the register, putting your hands on the cash drawer, pulling it up and out the instant time resumes and immediately stopping time again, pocketing the cash and putting the drawer back? Since Joe was able to use the shovel he was holding when he stopped time, then the drawer would also be unfrozen if the guy was holding it when he again stopped time.

I wasn't responding to that point, but to the point of not being able to move the wallet.

Also, though this is picking at little things, we don't see Comb Guy behind the register in that scene. Every other scene but one, we see that the person reappears in a noticeable fashion during that time blink - even Comb Guy, with years of practice. The only other scene is the chase scene in the parking lot - where he could be hiding when he reappears.

 

[Chimera]

I do have one question, not sure if anyone noticed but earlier in the miniseries someone mentioned that there were objects all over the world. But in the third part the guy only had a map of the united states and it appeared all the objects were there.

What a silly man! Every ignorant American knows that the USA *is* the whole world!

I mean, isn't Ethiopia down near Mississipi? And England is next to New England, right?

 

[Fast Learner]

I understand, but I still think it's a very reasonable explanation that works just fine, and his lack of appearing behind the register could just as easily be the flaw as misuse of the item.