The Voices
The Voices

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The Voices

2023
Movie
30 min
Mandarin

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users63%
Director: Marjane SatrapiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

Jerry, a lonely factory worker who suffers from schizophrenia, attempts to reconnect with his mother and pursue a romance with his colleague, Fiona. However, his delusions and talking pets, a cat and a dog, lead him down a dark and violent path as he struggles to distinguish reality from fantasy.

Critical Reception

The Voices received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of dark comedy, psychological thriller, and surrealism, as well as Ryan Reynolds' performance. However, some found the tonal shifts jarring and the narrative at times uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly humorous and surreal premise.

  • Ryan Reynolds' performance as the mentally disturbed protagonist was frequently highlighted.

  • Criticized by some for its tonal inconsistencies and graphic violence.

  • Found to be an unconventional and polarizing film experience.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's originality, dark humor, and bold storytelling, while others found it too disturbing or confusing. Ryan Reynolds' commitment to the role was a common point of appreciation.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was featured on the 2009 Black List, a list of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.

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