Memoria
Memoria

Memoria

2016Movie70 minEnglish

Ivan Cohen is a young boy living in Palo Alto, California. Unsatisfied by his slacker group of friends, his love for a girl who doesn't know he exists and a dysfunctional family life, he is struggling to find his place in the world. Based on the book Palo Alto by James Franco.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users65%
Director: Nahnatchka KhanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful television producer, Sarah, faces a crisis of confidence as she navigates her career and personal life. She grapples with the feeling that she's lost her spark and questions her past achievements. The film follows her journey of self-discovery as she confronts her anxieties and tries to find renewed purpose and inspiration.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Kirsten Dunst's performance and the film's relatable exploration of career anxieties and mid-life crises. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative a bit underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's professional and personal struggles.
  • Kirsten Dunst delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.
  • Some viewers found the story to be a bit too meandering and lacking a strong narrative drive.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect a positive sentiment, with many appreciating the film's honest depiction of the challenges faced by women in demanding careers and the relatable themes of self-doubt and the search for meaning. Some noted that while the film starts slow, it builds to a satisfying emotional payoff.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a limited series before being reworked into a feature film.

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