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Reset
In early 2013, it was announced that choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied, known as the man behind the ballet of Black Swan, would take over as director of the Paris Opera Ballet. Reset finds Millepied on the eve of his first gala with the Opera, designing and refining his inaugural choreography for the esteemed institution. As a film, Reset possesses of the same artistic assuredness as its subject as he blocks out the preliminary steps for his choreography. It explores various concepts of space simultaneously: the digital space, the space of the opera house (each scene opens with a declaration of which studio it’s in) and the space of the stage, the distance from stage right to stage left. It’s a portrait of a watershed moment for one of the ballet's oldest institutions and one of its brightest new stars, both on the cusp of great transition.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip discover a mysterious device that allows them to relive the previous day. As they repeatedly rewind time to correct mistakes and avoid a tragic accident, they become trapped in a dangerous loop, facing escalating paranoia and existential dread. Their attempts to escape the temporal anomaly test the bonds of their friendship and their understanding of reality.
Critical Reception
Reset received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often highlighted its intriguing premise and suspenseful atmosphere. However, some reviews noted that the execution of the complex sci-fi concept could be uneven, and the character development sometimes took a backseat to the plot mechanics. Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating the thriller elements and the thought-provoking nature of the story.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive sci-fi concept and suspenseful build-up.
Criticized by some for an occasionally muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters.
Appreciated by audiences for its engaging thriller elements and existential themes.
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Fun Fact
The film's intricate plot involving time manipulation and its psychological impact on the characters often draws comparisons to classic sci-fi narratives that explore the consequences of altering destiny.
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