Supermarket
Supermarket

Movie spotlight

Supermarket

2023
Movie
75 min
Serbian

The supermarket closes its doors, the hordes of buyers leave the place step by step and the shiny and colourful corridors remain quiet and alone, with no one to seduce. No one? A man is hiding out, appearing when everyone is gone, making this flashy landscape his kingdom. He enjoys the products on offer, samples various flavours and makes himself at home, but…gradually begins to suspect he is being watched.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Vicky JonesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In a desolate, near-future Britain, a timid man named Dave finds solace and purpose working the graveyard shift at a lonely 24-hour supermarket. His mundane existence is disrupted when a mysterious woman named Viv enters the store, bringing with her a sense of danger and an unexpected connection. Together, they navigate the quiet aisles and the existential emptiness of their lives, forging a bond in the most unlikely of places.

Critical Reception

Supermarket received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Crispin Glover. Some found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat bleak, while others appreciated its quirky, character-driven approach to modern anxieties.

What Reviewers Say

  • A darkly comedic and atmospheric exploration of loneliness and connection.

  • Crispin Glover delivers a captivating performance as a man adrift in a sterile world.

  • The film's minimalist style and deliberate pacing may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unconventional storytelling and emotional depth, often highlighting the performances and the distinctive mood. Some viewers found the plot a bit too slow or understated, but many connected with the themes of isolation and finding meaning in ordinary places.

Fun Fact

The film's stark, minimalist aesthetic was intentionally designed to reflect the characters' internal states and the bleakness of the imagined near-future setting.

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