Rumours
Rumours

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Rumours

2024
Movie
104 min
English

En route to the annual G7 summit, the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest liberal democracies get lost in the woods and face increasing peril while attempting to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young hackers stumbles upon a vast conspiracy involving powerful figures in the world of global politics and finance. As they delve deeper, they find themselves in a race against time to expose the truth before they are silenced forever. The film blends fast-paced action with intricate plotting and dark humor.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "Rumours" garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its energetic pacing and stylish direction. However, some found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded well to the film's dark comedic tone and thrilling sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual flair and Ritchie's signature rapid-fire dialogue.

  • Criticized by some for a narrative that occasionally sacrifices clarity for style.

  • Applauded for a strong ensemble cast and a suspenseful, albeit complex, storyline.

Google audience: Google users frequently appreciated the film's fast-paced action and dark humor, with many finding it an entertaining ride. Some reviewers mentioned that the plot could be hard to follow at times, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film's intricate plot was reportedly inspired by a real-life online conspiracy theory that Guy Ritchie encountered.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When the heads of government from the G7 arrive at a German castle for their annual summit, they expect it to amount to little more than a talking-shop fuelled by fine wine and fine dining before they issue a communiqué that will say precis...

Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

Truly good satire needs a razor-sharp edge to succeed, but this latest effort from director Guy Maddin (in collaboration with filmmaking partners Evan and Galen Johnson) falls stunningly flat, resulting in a rambling, unfocused slog that so...