Hush
Hush

Movie spotlight

Hush

2008
Movie
91 min
English

A young couple on a motorway journey are drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a truck driver when they see something disturbing in the back of his vehicle.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users62%
Director: Tarsem SinghGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A paralyzed woman, Helen, becomes the unlikely object of affection for two very different men: her handsome, charming husband, and a charismatic thief. As her husband's erratic behavior escalates and her own reality begins to blur, Helen must navigate a treacherous path between the men in her life and her own perception of what is real.

Critical Reception

Hush received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its visual style and Weisz's performance, but some found the plot convoluted and the tone uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the film's unique aesthetic but often struggling with its narrative complexity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a compelling lead performance.

  • The narrative can be confusing and lacks a consistent tone.

  • An ambitious film that doesn't always succeed in its execution.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique visual approach and Rachel Weisz's performance. However, many found the storyline hard to follow and the overall experience somewhat disorienting, leading to a divided reception.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Tarsem Singh, is known for his visually distinctive music videos and commercials before making this feature film, and this style is evident throughout 'Hush'.

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