Look at Me
Look at Me

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Look at Me

2024
Movie
87 min
English

A fictional autobiography about an insecure, awkward and lonely actor who goes on an unwitting journey of self-love in the midst of an eating disorder relapse.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tarik SalehGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, Elias, who has been in a coma for years, awakens with no memory of his past. As he tries to piece together his identity, he discovers he was involved in a dangerous criminal underworld. With the help of a mysterious woman, he must navigate this treacherous world and confront the people who want him silenced.

Critical Reception

Look at Me received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised the film's tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and predictable, with a pacing that occasionally lagged. The film was generally seen as a competent thriller that didn't quite reach its full potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and solid performances.

  • Criticized for a sometimes muddled narrative and uneven pacing.

  • A respectable, though not groundbreaking, crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's suspenseful nature and the compelling central mystery. Viewers appreciated the acting and the moody cinematography, with many finding it an engaging watch. Some felt the ending could have been stronger or more clearly resolved.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Guldbagge Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Tarik Saleh drew inspiration for the film's gritty underworld elements from his own experiences growing up in Sweden.

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