Panorama
Panorama

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Panorama

2024
Movie
16 min
Spanish

Bruno is Don Juan in a major theatrical production of ‘Trickster of Seville’. His partner, and fellow actor, Rocío has just decided to move to New York and start a new life. Moments before the premiere, the two actors get into an argument, desperately trying to come to terms with each other.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Alex GarlandGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near-future society obsessed with curated experiences, a disillusioned data analyst discovers a conspiracy related to a ubiquitous augmented reality system. As he delves deeper, he finds himself questioning the nature of reality and his own memories. The system, designed to enhance life, begins to unravel, revealing a darker truth about control and perception.

Critical Reception

Panorama has been met with a divided critical reception. While praised for its ambitious concepts and visual style, some critics found the narrative convoluted and the thematic explorations unevenly executed. Audiences have shown a similar split, with some embracing the film's challenging ideas and others finding it too dense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and thought-provoking exploration of technology's impact on humanity.

  • The film's complex narrative can be overwhelming, with some plot threads left underdeveloped.

  • Strong performances from the lead actors elevate the more challenging aspects of the story.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's innovative ideas and the compelling performances, particularly from Jessie Buckley. However, many find the plot to be confusing and lacking clear resolution, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.

Fun Fact

Director Alex Garland reportedly developed the concept for 'Panorama' by observing how social media filters and augmented reality are altering people's perception of themselves and the world.

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