Strangers
Strangers

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Strangers

2014
Movie
25 min
Slovenian

Maj, the son of a politician, loses his mother and with her the main family bond. The cold relationship with his father escalates into revenge, which leads to Maj's independence.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Rian JohnsonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A troubled young hitman with a photographic memory is tasked with retrieving a briefcase for a mob boss, but gets entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a mysterious woman and a dangerous secret. As he tries to piece together the fragmented clues, his own past and sanity are called into question.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its intricate plotting, stylish direction, and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the narrative convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its complex narrative and stylish execution.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance is a standout element.

  • Some critics found the intricate plot occasionally hard to follow.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful atmosphere and unique storytelling, though some found the plot to be overly complicated. The performances were frequently cited as a strong point.

Fun Fact

The film's narrative structure, which plays with time and memory, was inspired by films like 'Memento' and 'Mulholland Drive'.

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