Temporal
Temporal

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Temporal

2015
Movie
79 min
English

Traumatised by the sudden death of his girlfriend Jake opens a door to a bizarre and surreal journey that leads him to question reality. (Four nominations).

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Chris StoneGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A woman wakes up with amnesia and discovers she has the ability to relive the same day over and over. As she desperately tries to piece together her past and understand her predicament, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens not only her own existence but also the fabric of reality itself. She must race against time, or rather, through time, to find the truth before she is erased.

Critical Reception

Temporal received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its intriguing premise and the lead performance. Some noted its pacing and narrative complexity as potential drawbacks, but overall, it was seen as a thoughtful and engaging science fiction thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mind-bending time-loop concept and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Jemima Rooper's performance as the amnesiac protagonist was a standout.

  • Some found the plot occasionally convoluted, requiring close attention.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film's cyclical narrative structure mirrors the protagonist's temporal predicament, requiring careful attention to detail from both the character and the audience.

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