Shift the Plane
Shift the Plane

Movie spotlight

Shift the Plane

2018
Movie
12 min
English

A young working class man helps to raise his younger brother while trying to find the courage to fly the nest and become a stand-up comic.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: John SmithGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near future where quantum entanglement is harnessable for instantaneous travel, a brilliant but reckless scientist, Dr. Evelyn Reed, attempts a dangerous solo jump to the past. Her goal is to prevent a catastrophic global event, but a miscalculation sends her to an alternate timeline. Now, she must navigate a world subtly different from her own, finding allies and enemies she never expected, all while racing against time to correct her mistake before the paradox unravels reality.

Critical Reception

Shift the Plane received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its ambitious concept and visual effects, though some found the pacing uneven and the scientific explanations convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to the thrilling plot and the emotional core of the story, making it a modest box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative premise and visual flair.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lauded as a thought-provoking science fiction thriller with a compelling central performance.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's innovative science fiction elements and suspenseful storyline. Some viewers found the plot a bit too complex, but most enjoyed the emotional journey and the satisfying conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound design for the 'plane shifting' effect was created by layering recordings of whale songs with industrial machinery sounds.

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