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Count to 100
A teenage boy and his mother are on the run. The father is violent and has a history of beating up his wife. They manage to get away from him and drive far away, until they arrive in a small town where they settle down. They rent a house from a nice man and soon they forget everything that has happened in the past, until the boy begins to have bad dreams of his father.
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Plot Summary
A successful architect returns to his hometown for his father's funeral, only to find himself entangled in a decades-old mystery involving the disappearance of his childhood friend. As he digs deeper, he uncovers dark secrets about his family and the town's inhabitants, blurring the lines between past and present.
Critical Reception
Count to 100 received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric suspense and solid performances, particularly from Anthony LaPaglia. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the resolution of the mystery was a point of contention for others.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and compelling mystery.
Anthony LaPaglia's performance was a highlight.
Some viewers found the film's conclusion to be less than satisfying.
Google audience: Audience reception for Count to 100 is not widely documented on Google. Those who have reviewed it generally found it to be a decent mystery thriller with a good central performance, though some felt it didn't quite live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the picturesque Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia, lending a distinct visual style to the mystery.
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