Neon
Neon

Movie spotlight

Neon

2015
Movie
83 min
English

A film celebrating the beauty and romance, the art and science of neon: visually stunning, one of the most environmentally friendly forms of lighting ever made, and endangered – LED is slowly but surely taking its place around the globe. Vivid, beautiful and insightful, Neon is the story of this noble element that has so profoundly coloured the modern world.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Lawrence Michael LevineGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman struggles with the demands of her family and personal life, leading her down a path of increasing paranoia and obsession. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront the dark secrets that threaten to consume her.

Critical Reception

Neon received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Elisabeth Moss's intense performance but some finding the film's pacing and narrative disjointed. The film's unsettling atmosphere and exploration of psychological themes were frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Elisabeth Moss's compelling lead performance.

  • Criticized for its slow burn and ambiguous narrative.

  • Noted for its unsettling psychological tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's attempt at a dark, psychological thriller and Elisabeth Moss's performance, though many found the plot confusing or unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, with much of the action taking place in and around the character's apartment, contributing to its claustrophobic feel.

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chrisdx

chrisdx

A beautifully filmed documentary full of motion and colour, a heartfelt look at the rise and fall of the use of neon signs throughout the world. While predominantly looking at its use in the United States, the filmmaker takes us on a journ...