Going Sane
Going Sane

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Going Sane

1987
Movie
89 min
English

A business executive leaves his wife and family when he discovers that he only has a short time left to live.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a brilliant but unstable scientist, Dr. Jack Vance, is released from a psychiatric institution, he begins to suspect that his former colleagues are plotting to steal his groundbreaking research. He believes they intend to use his discoveries for nefarious purposes. Vance must race against time to prove his sanity and expose their conspiracy before his work falls into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

Going Sane received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on its pacing and the believability of its central premise. While some praised Robert Loggia's performance and the film's suspenseful elements, others found the plot convoluted and the thriller aspects underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Robert Loggia's intense portrayal of a man fighting for his sanity.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of compelling character development for supporting roles.

  • The film's thriller elements are often considered underdeveloped, failing to deliver consistent suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Going Sane' is largely unavailable in aggregated Google user reviews. Those that exist tend to reflect the mixed critical sentiment, with some viewers appreciating the premise and Loggia's performance, while others found the story lacking in execution.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by legendary sci-fi author Michael Crichton, writing under his pseudonym, John Lange.

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