What's Wrong with Ruth?
What's Wrong with Ruth?

Movie spotlight

What's Wrong with Ruth?

2007
Movie
10 min
English

The troublesome goat, Ruth wants to fly when Cheryl can too. So she gets advocated by her older brother Beep Boop to use a kite.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: David S. GoyerGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Ruth is plagued by disturbing visions and an inability to distinguish reality from hallucination. As her mental state deteriorates, she begins to suspect that a dark secret from her past is responsible for her torment. She must unravel the truth before she loses herself completely.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the potential of its themes, most felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film unsettling but ultimately unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend psychological thriller elements with a mystery, but struggles to maintain a consistent tone.

  • Lead performances are often overshadowed by a confusing and underdeveloped plot.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution ultimately leaves viewers feeling disconnected and unsatisfied.

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Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a feature film but was later re-edited and released as a direct-to-video movie.

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