Movie spotlight
Inversion
Tehran's air pollution has reached maximum levels because of thermal inversion. Unmarried 30-something Niloofar lives with her aged mother, and stays busy with her alterations shop. When doctors insist that her mother must leave smoggy Tehran for her respiratory health, Niloofar’s brother and family elders decide that she must also move away to accompany her mother. Now Niloofar is torn between family loyalty and living her own life. As the youngest she has always obeyed their orders. Can she stand up for herself this time?
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Plot Summary
A mysterious phenomenon causes gravity to reverse for people in China, leaving them stranded on the ceilings of buildings and cars. A physicist must race against time to save his daughter and prevent the disaster from spreading worldwide.
Critical Reception
Inversion received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot, weak character development, and uninspired action sequences. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the visual effects but criticizing the overall execution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious visual concept of reversed gravity.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and lack of emotional depth.
Action sequences were deemed unoriginal and poorly executed.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some finding the premise intriguing but many expressing disappointment with the underdeveloped story and predictable plot points.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a Hollywood production before being shifted to a Chinese-American co-production.
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