Nearly Never
Nearly Never

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Nearly Never

Movie
15 min
English

After suffering a horrific injury, a young amateur footballer finds himself isolated in a hospital crumbling under mounting pressures.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Jane SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller that follows a man haunted by a past mistake, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As the lines between reality and paranoia blur, he must confront his inner demons before they consume him entirely. The narrative explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the fragility of the human psyche.

Critical Reception

Nearly Never received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its intense atmosphere and lead performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful nature and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling mood and strong central performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly hard to follow.

  • Debated for its ambiguous ending and psychological depth.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Nearly Never' to be a suspenseful and thought-provoking film, appreciating the tension and the actor's portrayal of a troubled character. However, some viewers felt the story was overly complicated and the conclusion lacked clarity.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive, unsettling score was composed by renowned avant-garde musician, David Electron, who had never scored a feature film before.

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