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Cerebrum
After waking up from a year-long coma, an insecure young man must fight his controlling father in order to discover what really happened to his seemingly absent mother, as the true consequences of his past actions unravel before him. Richard is stuck in a limbo of denial and lost in the past, thinking that he can essentially reverse it and bring back the dead – with deadly consequences.
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Plot Summary
In a near future where memories can be extracted and experienced, a brilliant neuroscientist discovers a way to revisit his past. However, his quest for closure blurs the lines between reality and simulation, forcing him to confront a dangerous truth about his own mind.
Critical Reception
Cerebrum received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, largely praised for its ambitious concept and visual style, but sometimes criticized for its pacing and underdeveloped plot elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking premise exploring memory and reality.
Visuals and sound design were highlighted as strong points.
Some critics found the narrative convoluted and the character development lacking.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this title.
Fun Fact
The film's unique visual style was achieved through a combination of practical effects and advanced CGI, with the director aiming for a retro-futuristic aesthetic.
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