Reminiscence
Reminiscence

Movie spotlight

Reminiscence

2025
Movie
3 min
English

When fate brings two friends anxiously awaiting the uncertain future together, a life-altering conversation will change how they remember the past.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users35%
Director: Lisa JoyGenres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

In a near-future Miami where sea levels have risen dramatically, a private investigator named Nick Bannister uses a technology called 'Reminiscence' to help people relive their memories. When a mysterious client named Mae disappears, Nick becomes obsessed with finding her by exploring her memories, leading him down a dangerous path into the city's criminal underworld and the nature of truth and reality.

Critical Reception

Reminiscence received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many praising its ambitious visual design and intriguing premise but criticizing its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and uneven pacing. Audiences also had a divisive reaction, with some appreciating the unique concept and atmospheric world-building, while others found it disappointing or forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking world-building and innovative concept.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and predictable plot.

  • Commented on a lack of emotional depth and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed, with many finding the plot confusing and the characters unengaging. While some appreciated the futuristic setting and unique premise, a significant portion felt the film was a missed opportunity and failed to live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's setting of a waterlogged Miami was achieved through a combination of practical effects, extensive set design, and digital enhancements, aiming to create a believable yet dystopian future.

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