Movie spotlight
Blackout
93 million miles from Earth, geomagnetic storms are projected from the sun's surface. When they hit Earth, they have little effect on living things, but can knock out the entire power grid. Today is just another day on Earth. But in two hours, a total blackout deprives 200 million European people of power. All hospitals, airports, emergency services and communication networks fail. Europe descends into an apocalyptic Dark Age. In the midst of this unprecedented disaster, two missing kids, an escaped convict, a very pregnant woman and several others struggle to survive. They say we can survive three minutes without air, three days without water. How long can we live without power?
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Plot Summary
A reclusive and eccentric billionaire, Marcus (Kevin Spacey), orchestrates a elaborate scheme to frame a disgraced lawyer, Matt (John Travolta), for murder. Matt wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of the previous night and concrete evidence pointing to him as the killer. With the help of a mysterious woman, Sylvie (Emmanuelle Vaugier), he must piece together the events of the blackout and clear his name before he is caught.
Critical Reception
Blackout received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and predictable twists. While some found the premise intriguing, the execution was widely panned. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and uninspired direction.
Performances are uneven, failing to elevate the weak material.
A predictable and unoriginal thriller that wastes its talented cast.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a predictable and slow-paced thriller with a confusing plot. Many felt the film didn't live up to the potential of its cast and that the ending was unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Big White' and was intended to be a dark comedy before being re-imagined as a thriller.
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