Mute

In a near-future Berlin, a mute bartender named Leo searches for his missing girlfriend, a cocktail waitress. His investigation leads him into the dark underbelly of the city, where he encounters a pair of eccentric American surgeons with a mysterious past. Leo must navigate this dangerous world, relying on his wits and resourcefulness to find answers and potentially his lost love.

Mute received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, uneven tone, and derivative elements. While some praised its visual style and ambitious world-building, the majority found it to be a disappointing follow-up to Jones' previous works.

• Visually striking but narratively muddled science fiction.
• Struggles to find a consistent tone between its noir and futuristic elements.
• Fails to live up to the promise of its intriguing premise and talented cast.

Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with many appreciating the film's distinctive visual aesthetic and the performance of Alexander Skarsgård. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot confusing, the pacing slow, and the overall experience unsatisfying.

None notable.

Director Duncan Jones, a longtime fan of the original Blade Runner, aimed to capture a similar gritty, lived-in futuristic atmosphere for Mute, even referencing the visual style of the 1982 classic in interviews.