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Opacity
A modern businessman surrounded by all the trappings of success, picks up a beautiful woman who is hitchhiking along a lonely stretch of road in the south. Quiet, mysterious, the woman is an artist on the way to Meðalland to sketch. Always ready to take advantage of an opportunity, the young man adjusts his itinerary to help the beautiful artist, and with luck, he thinks, help himself add another notch to his sexual belt. But all is not what it seems in this world. The question arises as to whether all the expensive aids of modern affluent society can help him avoid what appear to be forces that transcend time - or is it all imagination, or hallucination, or both?
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Plot Summary
A detective finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation involving a wealthy family and a mysterious woman. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and potential murder. The case becomes intensely personal, testing his resolve and his grip on reality.
Critical Reception
Opacity was a modest release that garnered some attention for its suspenseful plot and performances. While not a major box office success, it found a niche audience appreciating its noir-influenced atmosphere and twists. Critical reviews were mixed, with some praising its tension and others finding its narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and noir-like feel.
Criticized by some for a formulaic plot progression.
Elizabeth Gracen's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Opacity (1994) is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was notably one of the earlier leading roles for Elizabeth Gracen after her reign as Miss America 1992.
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