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Peripheral Vision
On the outskirts of a small town sits an abandoned psychiatric hospital. A constant visitor there is Chet, a misunderstood artist whose obsession with the hospital is fueled by the memory of his Mother, who died there years earlier. The isolation of Chet's existence starts to change when he is reunited with his boyhood friend, Ron, who reminds Chet of happier times, despite the fact Ron isn't quite the same guy he was when he originally left town. With renewed vigor, Chet decides to reach out to another misunderstood person, Cindy, an abused woman who is on the road to self-destruction. All of this causes unexpected repercussions making Chet realize that people and life itself are rarely what they seem on the surface.
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Plot Summary
Set in the near future, a man struggles to reconnect with his estranged daughter through the use of advanced virtual reality technology. As he navigates this digital world, he begins to question the nature of reality and his own memories. The film explores themes of family, loss, and the impact of technology on human connection.
Critical Reception
Peripheral Vision received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its ambitious concept and Hanks' performance, while others found its pacing uneven and its thematic explorations somewhat muddled. Audiences were similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking premise and Hanks' nuanced portrayal of a grieving father.
Criticized for its sometimes slow pacing and a narrative that doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.
Visual effects and production design were often highlighted as strengths.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the performances, with many finding it a moving, if occasionally lengthy, experience. Some viewers felt the story became overly complicated in its latter half.
Fun Fact
The film's production was significantly delayed due to extensive motion-capture technology development, which was then groundbreaking for its time.
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