Mute

In the near-future, a bartender named Leo, who lost his ability to speak after a childhood accident, searches for his missing girlfriend in the gritty underworld of Berlin. His investigation leads him to a pair of eccentric American surgeons with secrets of their own. Leo must navigate this dangerous landscape and confront his own past to find the woman he loves.

Mute received generally negative reviews from critics, who often found its story convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some praised its visual style and ambition, many felt it failed to deliver on its potential, particularly in comparison to director Duncan Jones's earlier works.

• Praised for its distinct visual aesthetic and noir-influenced atmosphere.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot that ultimately felt unsatisfying.

• The performances, particularly from Alexander Skarsgård, were noted but couldn't salvage the narrative issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film too slow and its plot difficult to follow. Some viewers appreciated the unique setting and visual design, but a significant portion felt the story was ultimately unengaging and predictable.

Director Duncan Jones initially conceived of Mute as a passion project in 2000, years before he directed 'Moon' and 'Source Code', and it was originally intended to be a much smaller, independent film before eventually being picked up by Netflix.