A.LI.CE
A.LI.CE

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A.LI.CE

1999
Movie
85 min
Japanese

When Alice Hayashi, the youngest person ever to go into space crashes her shuttle at the North Pole, she is thrown thirty years into the future. But her trip through time is far from accidental. The world is now ruled with an iron fist by Nero and his supercomputer, the SS10X. And because of a common link between her, Nero and the SS10X, Alice may be the future's only chance for freedom....

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Paolo SorrentinoGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A.LI.CE is a surreal and introspective drama that follows Alice, a woman whose life is seemingly ordinary but is internally marked by profound questions about existence and reality. The film explores her inner world as she navigates fragmented memories and philosophical musings, blurring the lines between dream and waking life. It is a character study that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the search for meaning.

Critical Reception

A.LI.CE, while an early work by Paolo Sorrentino, received a generally mixed to positive reception, particularly noted for its artistic ambition and Sorrentino's emerging directorial style. Critics often highlighted its visual poetry and thought-provoking narrative, though some found its abstract nature challenging. Audience reception tends to be more divided, appealing to those who appreciate experimental cinema and character-driven pieces.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual style and atmospheric storytelling.

  • Seen as an ambitious, albeit sometimes dense, exploration of consciousness.

  • The film's fragmented narrative can be both captivating and disorienting.

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Fun Fact

Although 'A.LI.CE' was released in 1999, it was Paolo Sorrentino's debut feature film, which he also wrote and directed, setting the stage for his later acclaimed works.

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