Movie spotlight
Monolith
Samir is part of a sociable circle of acquaintances. One evening his friend Basil suddenly leaves the group and does not return. Shortly thereafter, Samir's night shift begins, he gets into a taxi, we follow him for 24 hours: It starts with a road trip through Berlin at night, one eye always on the smartphone that shows the way. The next day, while looking for Basil, Samir meets people who make him realize his dwindling existence more and more. When he realizes he can't go it alone, the mysterious Henry shows up and offers him a solution that requires sacrifice.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced journalist is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when she investigates a mysterious broadcast that has caused widespread panic. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a potentially alien intelligence that manipulates and controls humanity through technology. The journalist must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes another victim of the monolithic entity.
Critical Reception
Monolith received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, intriguing sci-fi premise, and Eliza Scanlen's compelling performance. Some critics found the pacing deliberate, but most agreed it was a thought-provoking and suspenseful film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and intellectual sci-fi concepts.
Eliza Scanlen delivers a standout performance that anchors the film.
Some found the narrative a bit too slow-burn, but overall it's a compelling mystery.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's ambitious storytelling and the central performance, finding it to be a unique and engaging science fiction experience. Minor criticisms sometimes noted the slow build-up to the climax.
Fun Fact
The entire film is shot from the perspective of a security camera feed within a single apartment, enhancing the feeling of isolation and surveillance.
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