ARQ
ARQ

Movie spotlight

ARQ

2016
Movie
88 min
English

Two old friends living in a dystopic future become trapped in a mysterious time loop — one that may have something to do with an ongoing battle between an omnipotent corporation and a ragtag band of rebels.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users74%
Director: Tony ElliottGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A couple finds themselves trapped in a house during a blackout, only to discover they are reliving the same moments over and over due to a mysterious energy source. As they try to understand the phenomenon and escape the repeating time loop, they uncover a conspiracy involving a powerful corporation and a world-altering technology.

Critical Reception

ARQ received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its inventive premise and engaging performances, particularly from the lead actors. While some found the plot somewhat convoluted and the ending less satisfying than the build-up, it was generally seen as an intelligent and suspenseful sci-fi thriller that made good use of its budget and time-loop concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever use of the time-loop trope within a confined setting.

  • Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor's performances were highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the narrative a bit repetitive or hard to follow by the end.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated ARQ for its suspenseful atmosphere and interesting sci-fi concept, with many enjoying the performances and the tension it built. However, some viewers felt the story became confusing or didn't fully deliver on its intriguing premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single location over 17 days, which contributed to its claustrophobic and intense atmosphere.

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2 reviews
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

ARQ is a neat sci-fi flick that's enjoyable enough to keep you from hitting the fast-forward button. The directing by Tony Elliott is straightforward and effective, keeping the action tight and focused without getting bogged down in unneces...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is quite possibly the slowest burn of a film I have ever seen. It is reminiscent of a video game that you used to play: initially you don't get past the end of level one; then you progress slowly but surely through the game learning fr...