No Such Thing
No Such Thing

No Such Thing

2002Movie102 minEnglish

A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users59%
Director: Hal HartleyGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A burned-out, disillusioned journalist travels to Iceland to interview a reclusive professor about his alleged discovery of a mythical creature. What she finds is far stranger and more complex than she could have imagined, involving a hunt for a beast and a surprising connection to her own life.

Critical Reception

No Such Thing received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its unique atmosphere and performances, particularly from Sarah Polley, while others found its eccentricities and narrative structure to be alienating. Audience reception was similarly divided, reflecting the film's unconventional style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surreal and distinctive style.
  • Sarah Polley's performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics found the plot convoluted and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users were divided on 'No Such Thing,' with many appreciating its artistic and unusual approach, while others found it too strange or lacking in conventional narrative satisfaction. Positive reviews often pointed to the film's originality and moody atmosphere.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Iceland, utilizing its stark and otherworldly landscapes to enhance the surreal atmosphere of the story.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**ANNIHILATION of the Wicked!**_ Released in 2001, "No Such Thing" was originally called "Monster," which is the superior title. Why? Because the film's about a literal monster, played by Robert John Burke, who looks like a cross betwee...