Its lame because it sucks and would be an unnecessary complication to an otherwise intriguing plot in its own right. The term “too clever by half” comes to mind. Its the precursor in literary fashion to an “origin story” where the writer is out of original ideas and instead becomes intentionally obtuse as a way of insulting the audience. Its the difference between a good mystery novel and bad, good filmmaking and bad, between the amateur and the artist. It just plain sucks.

Maybe after a few more posts I’ll say how I really feel about it.