Flatliners

Five ambitious medical students, obsessed with the mystery of what lies beyond the point of death, begin a daring experiment. They briefly induce cardiac arrest, stopping their hearts for short periods, hoping to gain a glimpse of the afterlife. As their experiments become more dangerous, they realize that they are bringing back more than just pleasant memories, as their actions have unintended and terrifying consequences.

The 2017 remake of Flatliners received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a pale imitation of the original. While some acknowledged the visual style and performances, the plot was frequently criticized for being predictable and lacking the originality and thematic depth of the 1990 film. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.

• A hollow remake that fails to capture the spirit or intelligence of the original.
• Visually stylish but narratively weak and predictable.
• Lacks the suspense and philosophical depth that made the first film compelling.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disappointing remake, with many expressing that it lacked originality and failed to offer anything new or exciting compared to the 1990 version. While some appreciated the visual aspects, the overall consensus was that the plot was uninspired and the characters underdeveloped.

The film uses a re-imagined score by the original film's composer, James Newton Howard.