Fugue
Fugue

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Fugue

2003
Movie
5 min
English

Five stories of Luke's experiences with love in his life. Each story shows a variation of sexual power and its abuse which become a motif of Luke's life. The film is structured around this motion of a musical fugue.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Paul DeasonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, unsure of who she is or how she got there. As she tries to piece together her past, she uncovers a dark and disturbing secret that may put her life in danger. The film follows her fragmented journey of rediscovery, where trust is scarce and every clue leads to more questions.

Critical Reception

Fugue received mixed to negative reviews, with critics largely unfavorably comparing it to other amnesia thrillers. While some performances were noted, the film's convoluted plot and slow pacing were frequently criticized. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the narrative unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on amnesia tropes.

  • The pacing is too slow, making the mystery drag.

  • Performances are adequate but cannot salvage a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Fugue are sparse, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's predictable plot and lack of suspense. Some viewers found the ending anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California.

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