2:22
2:22

Movie spotlight

2:22

2017
Movie
99 min
English

Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. Suspended from his job, Dylan starts to notice an ominous pattern of sounds and events that repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending precisely at 2:22 p.m. Also drawn into a complex relationship with a woman, Dylan must figure out a way to break the power of the past and take control of time itself.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users43%
Director: Paul CurrieGenres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A commercial airline pilot, Dylan, becomes entangled in a mysterious recurring phenomenon that occurs precisely at 2:22 AM. As he investigates, he discovers a connection to a past tragedy and a woman named Sarah, who seems to be at the center of the temporal anomaly. Dylan must race against time to unravel the mystery and prevent a catastrophic event, all while falling for Sarah.

Critical Reception

2:22 received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the ambitious premise and the chemistry between the leads, many found the execution flawed, citing a convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and a predictable resolution. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the supernatural thriller elements and romantic undertones, while others were disappointed by the lack of clarity and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts an intriguing concept and strong performances from its lead actors.

  • However, the narrative struggles with clarity and often feels overly complicated.

  • Ultimately, '2:22' fails to fully capitalize on its promising premise, resulting in a somewhat unsatisfying mystery.

Google audience: Google users appear to be divided on '2:22'. While some found the movie to be an engaging and suspenseful thriller with a compelling romantic element, a significant portion of viewers expressed disappointment with the plot's convoluted nature and the film's predictability, finding it failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's recurring time of 2:22 AM is a nod to the concept of 'clocks stopping' or being frozen at significant moments, a theme explored in various supernatural and psychological thrillers.

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benny!

benny!

Pretty decent movie. So little to be angry about. The scenes were delightful, the story it's interesting and well delivered. Not a masterpiece but there are so much "great movies" out there for which you get angry about and lose interest th...

Gimly

Gimly

Leaning hard on the number two in the title seems oddly appropriate, 'cause that's how many stars out of five it deserves. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._