Bliss

Harry, a successful advertising executive, finds himself increasingly detached from reality after his wife's sudden death. Plagued by visions and a growing sense of unease, he attempts to piece together the events surrounding her demise. His investigation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between memory, delusion, and truth as he confronts his own inner demons and the secrets of his seemingly perfect life.

Bliss received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its psychological depth and strong performances, particularly from Simon Baker and Toni Collette. Some critics noted its slow pacing and ambiguous nature, but many found its exploration of grief, obsession, and the fragility of the human mind to be compelling and thought-provoking.

• Praised for its atmospheric tension and exploration of psychological themes.

• Simon Baker's performance as the increasingly unstable protagonist was widely commended.

• Some found the narrative's ambiguity to be a weakness, while others appreciated its challenging nature.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intriguing mystery and the strong performances from the lead actors, finding it to be a thought-provoking drama. Some viewers noted that the film requires patience and attention to fully engage with its complex narrative.

Nominated for 9 Australian Film Institute Awards, winning for Best Actor (Simon Baker) and Best Actress (Toni Collette).

The film's director, Ray Lawrence, also directed the critically acclaimed Australian film 'Lantana' (2001), which shares a similar tone and themes of mystery and psychological drama.