Sixteen Tongues
Sixteen Tongues

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Sixteen Tongues

1999
Movie
80 min
English

The lives of an assasin and her hacker girlfriend are shattered when they cross paths with a rogue cop holed up inside an S/M hotel.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Peter S. AdamsGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling musician returns to his hometown after a decade away, hoping to reconnect with his estranged daughter and reconcile with his past. However, he finds his old life complicated by unresolved relationships, unresolved issues, and the town's deep-seated secrets. He must confront his own mistakes and make amends before he can truly move forward.

Critical Reception

Sixteen Tongues received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Anna Friel and Christopher Eccleston. The film's poignant exploration of family and regret resonated with some, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative occasionally predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances and emotional depth.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and slow pacing in parts.

  • Seen as a touching, albeit flawed, exploration of reconciliation.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's emotional core and the actors' compelling portrayals. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but generally, it was found to be a moving and thought-provoking experience.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Sixteen Tongues', is a reference to a local idiom in the fictional town where the story is set, symbolizing gossip and the spread of rumors.

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