Remainder
Remainder

Movie spotlight

Remainder

2015
Movie
97 min
English

A London man who loses his memory when he's struck by a falling object develops a way to reconstruct his past.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users45%
Director: Omar NaimGenres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man wakes up from a coma to find he has inherited a vast fortune from a family he never knew. Haunted by fragmented memories of an unexplained event, he becomes obsessed with recreating the past. He hires actors and meticulously reconstructs the crime scene, attempting to relive the moments leading up to his accident in a desperate search for answers and closure.

Critical Reception

Remainder received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its unique premise and Tom Sturridge's performance, many found the film's execution slow, ponderous, and ultimately unsatisfying, criticizing its lack of emotional depth and narrative coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing concept and central performance.

  • Criticized for being slow-paced and emotionally detached.

  • Often described as a film that promises more than it delivers.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate a divided opinion, with many finding the film too slow and confusing. Some appreciated the psychological elements and Sturridge's commitment, but a significant portion felt it lacked a compelling narrative and a satisfying resolution.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Tom McCarthy.

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