2B
When a murder is witnessed by millions around the world, society is forced to confront the moral issues raised by the creation of the first post-human.
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Plot Summary
A man obsessed with suicide meets a woman who is also suicidal and they form a unique bond. Their shared journey into the abyss leads them to confront their own mortality and find unexpected reasons to live.
Critical Reception
Superbad and Juno director Jason Reitman's "darkly comic" exploration of suicidal ideation was met with mixed reviews, lauded for its performances but criticized for its potentially bleak subject matter and uneven tone.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the compelling lead performances of Rainn Wilson and Liv Tyler.
- The film's handling of sensitive subject matter was seen as both daring and occasionally uncomfortable.
- Critiques often pointed to a tonal imbalance, struggling to balance its dark themes with moments of levity.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a thought-provoking, albeit heavy, experience. While some appreciated the unique approach to a difficult topic and the chemistry between the leads, others felt the movie was too bleak and lacked sufficient emotional resolution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled "The End of the World" before being changed to "2B".
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