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A significant portion of the discourse concerns the film’s deeper allegorical messages. The characters—particularly the Jimmy Savo gang and the protagonist’s father—are viewed as symbolic representations of larger societal themes.
The Jimmy Savo gang, characterized by their vibrant clothing and bizarre behavior, appears to serve as an allegory for cultural stagnation, isolation, and the dangers of romanticizing the past. Critics suggest that their antiquated notions and exaggerated loyalty to figures like Jimmy Savile symbolize society’s fixation on outdated values and celebrity culture, especially within the context of a society cut off from the outside world.