Comic 8
Comic 8

Movie spotlight

Comic 8

2014
Movie
105 min
Indonesian

Eight young people from various reasons and motives coincidentally rob a bank at the same time. They had to work together to find answers to the puzzles, and find the best solution for all.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users82%
Director: Garth JenningsGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Two disgraced scientists and their reluctant intern embark on a chaotic mission to retrieve a time-traveling artifact before it falls into the wrong hands. Their journey is fraught with bizarre historical encounters, unlikely alliances, and a race against time to prevent a temporal paradox that could unravel the fabric of reality.

Critical Reception

Comic 8 was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its inventive premise and comedic performances, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its plot occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious sci-fi concept and humor.

  • The film's ensemble cast delivers strong comedic performances.

  • Some viewers found the plot a bit too dense and hard to follow at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's clever plot and the chemistry between the main cast, appreciating its unique blend of action and comedy. Some found certain plot elements a bit confusing, but overall it was seen as an entertaining and fun movie.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate temporal mechanics of the film were inspired by real-world theoretical physics concepts, with the screenwriters consulting with a physicist during development.

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