Anomaly
Anomaly

Anomaly

2014Movie37 minEnglish

Set in the late 60's, broken relationships and an astronomical event intertwine the various narrative threads - an abstract interpretation of the historical Christmas narrative.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Art JonesGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A thief finds himself in a mysterious, repeating nine-minute period of time after a heist gone wrong. As he desperately tries to escape the temporal loop, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a global event that is about to happen. He must then use his newfound understanding of time to prevent the impending catastrophe.

Critical Reception

Anomaly received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its ambitious concept and attempts at originality within the sci-fi genre, many found the execution lacking, citing issues with pacing, plot coherence, and character development. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the mind-bending narrative and others feeling it was too convoluted or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise of a time loop.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
  • Commented on the lead actor's performance, though often overshadowed by narrative flaws.

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Fun Fact

The film was notably one of the early features to heavily utilize a repeating time loop narrative, a concept that has since seen more prominent exploration in other popular science fiction works.

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