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Crisis
In a dystopian future, Lucía, a young philosophy student, secludes herself in her grandparents' summer house. Her solitude is only hindered by the ‘Sistema Único de Salud’, which summons her for a new compulsory vaccination that she does not want to comply with, and she has only five days to solve the problem. Time moves forward between memories and encounters that Lucía has with her partner, her best friend and an unexpected visitor. In a poetic key, the film proposes a reflection on individual freedom and freedom of thought as the last trench in the face of a coercive system.
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Plot Summary
A drug company executive navigates the complex and deadly world of the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, a fentanyl dealer whose operation is connected to the crisis faces a reckoning. A former professor, now working for the DEA, uncovers the dark truth behind the pharmaceutical industry's motivations.
Critical Reception
Critical reception for 'Crisis' was mixed to positive. Reviewers praised the film's ambitious scope and the performances of its ensemble cast, particularly Gary Oldman. However, some critics found the narrative occasionally convoluted and the subject matter, while important, handled with varying degrees of success.
What Reviewers Say
Strong performances anchor a timely, if somewhat sprawling, examination of the opioid crisis.
The film effectively conveys the systemic nature of the epidemic but struggles with narrative coherence at times.
While not without its flaws, 'Crisis' serves as a stark and important warning about corporate greed.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a thought-provoking and important story, with many appreciating the performances. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit too complex, and a few expressed a desire for a more direct or emotionally resonant approach.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Montreal, Canada, and also features a notable performance by Michelle Rodriguez, who plays a DEA agent investigating the crisis.
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