St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida

Movie spotlight

St. Petersburg, Florida

2022
Movie
30 min
English

The girl comes to St. Petersburg to see friends. One of them calls her to the farewell party of his ex, who emigrates to the USA. The party gradually turns into an odyssey through the ghostly places of memory.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: David E. KelleyGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, haunted by his past failures, takes on a seemingly open-and-shut murder case in St. Petersburg, Florida. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, corruption, and personal demons that blur the lines between justice and revenge. The investigation forces him to confront his own mortality and the true nature of the crime.

Critical Reception

While the series garnered attention for its star-studded cast and atmospheric setting, critical reception was mixed. Reviewers praised the performances, particularly Ben Kingsley's, and the moody cinematography, but often found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, especially from lead actor Ben Kingsley.

  • Critiqued for a confusing and sometimes slow-moving plot.

  • The atmospheric Florida setting was often highlighted as a positive element.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the compelling performances and the intriguing premise, though many found the narrative difficult to follow at times and expressed a desire for a more straightforward resolution.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed on location in and around St. Petersburg, Florida, to capture the distinctive atmosphere of the city.

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