Layover
Layover

Layover

2024Movie12 minEnglish

Long estranged from the religious community his mother embraces, Solomon must wear a lie one last time on the day of his brief return.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users78%
Director: Melissa JonathanGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

Reeling from a personal tragedy, a woman finds herself stranded in a foreign city during a layover. As she navigates the unfamiliar surroundings, she encounters a mysterious man who offers a seemingly innocent distraction. However, their connection soon takes a dark turn, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, and forcing her to confront buried secrets and her own fragile state of mind.

Critical Reception

Layover has garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at the lead performance and atmospheric tension. Some critics found the plot predictable, while others lauded its psychological depth and suspenseful build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Alexandra Daddario delivers a compelling performance that anchors the film.
  • The movie effectively builds suspense and a sense of unease.
  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other thrillers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the suspenseful atmosphere and Daddario's performance, though some felt the plot relied on familiar thriller tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Budapest, Hungary, adding to its atmospheric and disorienting feel.

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