Réminiscence
Réminiscence

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Réminiscence

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French

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users38%
Director: Lisa JoyGenres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

In a future where climate change has made much of Miami uninhabitable, Nick Bannister, a private investigator, uses a technology that allows people to relive their memories. He falls into a passionate affair with Mae, a mysterious woman who frequently uses his services, but their relationship is threatened when she disappears, forcing Nick to delve into the dark underworld of the city to find her.

Critical Reception

Reminiscence received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, pacing, and underdeveloped themes, although some praised its visual style and Hugh Jackman's performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from an overly complicated and derivative plot that fails to live up to its intriguing premise.

  • While visually ambitious, the pacing is sluggish and the narrative often feels muddled.

  • Performances, particularly from Hugh Jackman, are a highlight but cannot salvage the film's shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the concept interesting but the execution disappointing. Common complaints include a confusing storyline and a lack of emotional depth, though some viewers appreciated the unique world-building and atmospheric visuals.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Lisa Joy, is also the co-creator of the HBO series 'Westworld', which shares thematic similarities regarding memory, consciousness, and artificial intelligence.

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