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Expiration Dates

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A woman begins receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire. When a man arrives and defies the pattern, she begins to question her predetermined timeline.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users88%
Director: Michael MannGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near future where individuals are born with a visible countdown timer dictating their lifespan, a brilliant but jaded scientist discovers a way to manipulate these expiration dates. He grapples with the ethical implications of altering fate, especially when his own timer begins to malfunction, leading him on a desperate race against time to understand the true nature of existence and the meaning of life before his predetermined end.

Critical Reception

Critics have praised 'Expiration Dates' for its thought-provoking premise and stunning visuals, though some found the pacing uneven. Audiences have been deeply engaged by the film's emotional core and its exploration of existential themes, making it a polarizing yet highly discussed release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and compelling lead performance.
  • Commended for its philosophical depth and emotional resonance.
  • Criticized by some for its occasionally slow pacing and complex narrative.

Google audience: Google users largely lauded the film's originality and the emotional impact of its story, with many appreciating the philosophical questions it raised about life and mortality. Some viewers found the plot a bit convoluted at times, but the overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Original Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Sound Editing). Won a Golden Globe for Best Actor (Adam Driver).

Fun Fact

The distinctive digital countdown timers seen on each character's arm were created using a combination of practical CGI effects and real-time motion capture during filming to ensure their movements synced perfectly with the actors' actions.

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