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Max 1

2022
Movie
5 min
Spanish

A movie showing the life of Max Gutierrez, a Chilean filmmaker.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Fede ÁlvarezGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A young woman, abandoned in her apartment by her boyfriend, finds herself trapped with a mysterious and dangerous intruder. As she fights for survival, she uncovers a dark secret about the apartment and its inhabitants. The film escalates into a brutal and relentless battle for life against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Max received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense atmosphere, suspenseful pacing, and strong performances, particularly from Mia Goth. Some critics noted that the film tread familiar ground in the home invasion genre but found its execution to be effective and visceral. Audience reception was also strong, with many commending its straightforward thrills and gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic tension and Mia Goth's compelling performance.

  • Hailed as a brutal and effective home invasion thriller.

  • Noted for its relentless pace and visceral action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's intense suspense and Mia Goth's powerful portrayal of a woman fighting for survival. Many found it to be a gripping and satisfying thriller that delivered on its promise of scares and action, though some wished for more originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on practical sets, enhancing the feeling of claustrophobia and realism for the characters' perilous situation.

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