Unfortunate that there is not consistent enjoyment from story to story. Maybe if the theme was not as tied together, it would be easier to forgive. As is, I felt I was meant to pay attention to each to find what the director wanted to say.
I did love the beginning though and an expanded upon end could have been interesting. The stuff in the middle felt weaker and I honestly struggled to recognize where some of the deeper meanings may have been intended, if they were there.