Kane
Kane

Kane

2023Movie90 minEnglish

Benny works for old school crime boss Abe, Abe has multiple personalities and is in a gang war with the notorious Frankie. Kane is the deadliest of Abe's personalities, the next 24 hours will be a killer. Today is a good day to die.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where memories can be surgically altered, Elias Kane grapples with a fractured past and a chilling conspiracy. As he delves deeper into his own forgotten traumas, he uncovers a truth that could shatter the foundations of his reality and the world around him. A race against time ensues to expose the manipulation before he too becomes a victim of his own mind.

Critical Reception

Kane received a mixed-to-positive reception, praised for its ambitious narrative and lead performance, but criticized by some for its convoluted plot in the latter half. Audiences were generally more engaged, appreciating the thought-provoking themes and suspenseful atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping premise and strong central performance.
  • Felt that the film's complex narrative became difficult to follow at times.
  • Commended for its innovative exploration of memory and identity.

Google audience: Viewers generally found 'Kane' to be a compelling and intellectually stimulating film, with many highlighting the emotional depth of the protagonist's journey and the film's suspenseful build-up. Some noted that the ending felt abrupt, but the overall sentiment was positive, with a strong appreciation for its unique concept.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Golden Globes. Won Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive visual style of the memory-altering scenes was inspired by surrealist paintings, particularly those of Salvador Dalí, to reflect the distorted nature of manipulated memories.

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Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

This is not thrilling but there is crime. Also quite a lot of chess. The game of kings. These queens seem to do alright, though. Hah. They'd hate being called queens. Especially Kane who is THE most badass of all the personalities. Movie na...