Blurry Days
Blurry Days

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Blurry Days

2022
Movie
88 min
Spanish

In the solitude following the pandemic, Emilia considers becoming a mother. Meanwhile, her neighbor Felipe, a widower in his eighties, doesn't want to keep on living. By chance, their paths branch out in to a brand new bond. Through the global chaos, they will seek together to achieve their core beliefs and deepest desires.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Samantha RileyGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the quiet, seemingly idyllic town of Havenwood, a series of unsettling events begins to unravel the lives of its residents. Amelia, a young artist haunted by fragmented memories, finds herself drawn into a local mystery that mirrors her own past traumas. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark secrets that the town has long tried to bury, forcing her to confront the blurred lines between reality and illusion.

Critical Reception

Blurry Days received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while some noted pacing issues in the latter half. Audiences were generally engaged by the mystery but divided on the ambiguous conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Eliza Bennett's compelling portrayal of a troubled protagonist.

  • Critiqued for a somewhat convoluted plot that occasionally undermines its emotional impact.

  • The film's visual style and moody cinematography were frequently highlighted as strengths.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intriguing mystery and the emotional depth of the lead character, with many finding the suspenseful narrative captivating. However, some viewers felt the plot became overly complicated towards the end, and a few expressed disappointment with the lack of a clear resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Indie Spirit Awards (Eliza Bennett).

Fun Fact

The isolated setting of Havenwood was filmed in a real, remote coastal town in Oregon, with much of the cast and crew staying in local inns to fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere.

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