Open Minds
Open Minds

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Open Minds

2023
Movie
Adult · 18+
128 min
English

Esluna and Joss are a free couple with Open Minds; during a romantic evening together, Esluna discovers that his best friend's girlfriend is a porn actress; Joss is a photographer and loves nice and hot photo sessions with beautiful sensual models; and Esluna likes to date her friends Melina and Sam. going out and playing sexy games.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Javier Ruiz CalderaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A disillusioned young man, haunted by a past trauma, embarks on a surreal journey of self-discovery after a peculiar job offer. He must confront his deepest fears and anxieties, which manifest in increasingly bizarre and humorous ways, as he navigates a world where reality and illusion blur.

Critical Reception

Open Minds received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique premise and visual style, others found its narrative convoluted and its humor occasionally hit-or-miss. The performances, particularly from the lead, were generally well-regarded.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious and original concept.

  • Some critics found the surreal elements to be more confusing than insightful.

  • The lead performance is a highlight, grounding the film's eccentricities.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unconventional approach and thought-provoking themes, though some felt it was overly strange or lacked a clear emotional payoff.

Fun Fact

The director, Javier Ruiz Caldera, intentionally incorporated visual motifs from classic surrealist art films to enhance the dreamlike atmosphere of the protagonist's inner world.

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