Trance
Tony works in an auction house, where he is surrounded by many valuable works of art. Enlisting the help of London gangster Brendan and his associates, Tony hatches a plan to steal a priceless Goya painting. Things get complicated when the heist leaves Tony concussed and Brendan with no painting. When Brendan takes Tony to a Harley Street hypnotherapist to try to cure his amnesia and remember what he did with the painting, the hypnotherapist realises she's onto something, and uses her considerable skill to manipulate minds and memories to her own advantage..
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Plot Summary
A psychologist's investigation into a patient's amnesia uncovers a dark conspiracy. As the patient slowly recovers fragments of memory, the psychologist finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and deception. The line between reality and hallucination blurs, and the psychologist must confront her own past to unravel the truth.
Critical Reception
Trance (2001) received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Hanna Schygulla. However, some reviews noted that the plot could be convoluted and that the film's pacing occasionally faltered.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.
- The intricate plot was sometimes criticized for being overly complex.
- Seen as a competent, if somewhat conventional, psychological thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Trance (2001) are generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the film's psychological depth and suspenseful narrative. Common points of praise include the acting and the film's ability to keep viewers guessing. Some viewers found the ending to be somewhat predictable.
Fun Fact
The film was originally a television movie produced for German television before gaining some international distribution.
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