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Citizens of Cosmopolis
An in-depth documentary about the making of David Cronenberg's feature film, Cosmopolis (2012), an adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel of the same name.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future city known as Cosmopolis, a surveillance state tightly controls its citizens' lives. A disillusioned former programmer, who helped build the system, becomes entangled with a mysterious woman who offers him a chance to escape. Together, they navigate the dangerous metropolis, pursued by relentless agents determined to maintain the oppressive order.
Critical Reception
Citizens of Cosmopolis received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its ambitious themes and visual potential but criticizing its execution, pacing, and underdeveloped plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually striking dystopian setting and intriguing premise.
Criticized for a convoluted and slow-moving narrative.
Commented on as having underdeveloped characters and thematic inconsistencies.
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Fun Fact
The film was primarily filmed in Moscow, with extensive use of CGI to create the futuristic cityscape of Cosmopolis.
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